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Source of Life

Posted on April 11, 2016 by billtonnis

If you are rich in love, kindness and generosity…you are truly wealthy. +++ John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” +++ … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on April 8, 2016 by billtonnis

Be still and know the Goodness of God. +++ Psalm 27:13-14 But I believe I shall enjoy the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord! +++ Life … Continue reading →

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Gut Check

Posted on April 7, 2016 by billtonnis

Am I reflecting the light of God’s unconditional Love? +++ Acts 5:29 But Peter and the apostles said in reply, “We must obey God rather than men.” +++ Peer pressure and the ways of our culture can be tough to … Continue reading →

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Eternal Now

Posted on April 6, 2016 by billtonnis

Letting go is the path to true life. +++ John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God … Continue reading →

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Faith Requires Service

Posted on April 5, 2016 by billtonnis

How am I being called to help someone in need? +++ Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in … Continue reading →

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Be a Peacemaker

Posted on March 31, 2016 by billtonnis

Build bridges…not walls. +++ Luke 24:36 He stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” +++ How many times are we tempted to say “I told you so” when we are right and someone else is … Continue reading →

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Sing Your Lifesong

Posted on March 30, 2016 by billtonnis

When we use our gifts and talents in service…it is like a sacred symphony. +++ Psalm 105:1-2 Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; make known among the peoples his deeds! Sing praise, play music; proclaim all his wondrous deeds! … Continue reading →

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Rejuvenation

Posted on March 28, 2016 by billtonnis

God is with you and for you in every moment. +++ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. +++ It’s that nagging perpetual question: What … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Death leads to life…always. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, God of truth. +++ Let go of all things that won’t last and allow the great Love of God to lead … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on March 24, 2016 by billtonnis

How are you being called to serve the world? +++ John 13:14-15 “If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that … Continue reading →

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