Tag Archives: true self

Release Attachments

Posted on December 22, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty will many times turn to God for help. They are open to God’s loving care because their … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on December 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. Loving God…I thank You for all the blessings in my life. All my pain and difficulties I hand over to You knowing that with Your help You … Continue reading →

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Yahweh Saves

Posted on December 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. God loves each of us unconditionally. Our loving Creator wants to rescue us. When you feel oppressed and in need…call out … Continue reading →

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Go With the Flow

Posted on December 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. We always seem like we are on the fast-track to somewhere…but where? Are we pursuing possessions, prestige, position…or perhaps we are on a treadmill to nowhere? We … Continue reading →

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Christmas Request

Posted on December 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Thanks for reading my daily devotional blog! I also have 3 albums of original music that I’m sure you would enjoy: Listen to Your Heart; Live to Love; and Give Praise and Thanks. Please consider buying CD’s as Holiday/Christmas presents … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on December 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” The prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Jesus but he made some incredibly … Continue reading →

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Surrender and Win

Posted on December 8, 2014 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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Nothing To Fear

Posted on December 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:3-4 You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name. Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. Sooner or later you will realize that … Continue reading →

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Bring Forth the Kingdom

Posted on November 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 21:29-31 Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 17:15-16 And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. He was a Samaritan. Jesus had just healed ten lepers and … Continue reading →

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