Tag Archives: Take the Road Less Traveled

God Saves

Posted on February 24, 2016 by billtonnis

Let go and live. ~~~ Psalm 31:5-6 Free me from the net they have set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. ~~~ Sometimes it feels … Continue reading →

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Take the Road Less Traveled

Posted on September 1, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 4:24 “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place.” Jesus had just told the leaders in the synagogue that He was the one the prophet Isaiah had foretold…who would “proclaim liberty to captives … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Promised

Posted on May 29, 2014 by billtonnis

John 16:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” Jesus knew his followers would grieve when he was killed…but he also knew that … Continue reading →

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Life-Giving Words

Posted on April 9, 2014 by billtonnis

John 8:31-32 “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What would you give to be free? What about surrendering all the things … Continue reading →

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God First

Posted on April 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 106:19-20 At Horeb they fashioned a calf, worshiped a metal statue. They exchanged their glorious God for the image of a grass-eating bull. When we hear what God’s people did after God had faithfully freed them from oppression through … Continue reading →

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Dying to Live

Posted on March 5, 2014 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Ash Wednesday is a great time for a new beginning. We are surrounded by God’s blueprint for life…plants, creatures and the very seasons … Continue reading →

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Unique Path

Posted on December 9, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” This is Mary’s response to the angel’s news that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and give … Continue reading →

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Paschal Mystery

Posted on July 25, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. St. Paul understood what Jesus meant when he … Continue reading →

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Top Priority

Posted on July 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:19-22 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on June 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 15:7 I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. We all need to repent…which simply means … Continue reading →

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