Tag Archives: wealth

All Are One

Posted on May 6, 2015 by billtonnis

John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” Sometimes our egos can get carried away and believe it is all … Continue reading →

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True Wealth

Posted on November 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 21:5-6 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, he said, “All that you see here–the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on March 26, 2014 by billtonnis

Deuteronomy 4:9 “However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children … Continue reading →

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Ego Mania

Posted on February 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 9:34-35 The Apostles had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest. Then Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all … Continue reading →

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True Freedom

Posted on December 31, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. The world’s (popular culture’s) way of love is the self-gratifying, self-centered, ego-centric … Continue reading →

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Live to Love

Posted on November 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 21:1-4 Jesus saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Riches

Posted on November 19, 2013 by billtonnis

Revelation 3:17-18 For you say, ‘I am rich and affluent and have no need of anything,’ and yet do not realize that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I advise you to buy from me gold refined by … Continue reading →

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Soul Cries

Posted on September 11, 2013 by billtonnis

(Listen to a free clip of Bill’s song “Pour Me Out” by clicking on “Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes” below and to the right under “Blogroll”) Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you … Continue reading →

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Beatitudes

Posted on June 10, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:3, 9 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. In these “Beatitudes” that Jesus preached you can replace the word “Blessed” … Continue reading →

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Less Is More

Posted on May 31, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 149:4 For the Lord takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory. While the consumeristic culture urges us to add more to our lives…amass more and more wealth, power and prestige…the inner spirit urges us to do … Continue reading →

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