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Wake Up

Posted on February 26, 2014 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 6:3 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We spend so much time either carrying the weight of past hurts or injustice or worrying about the future. But, as St. Paul … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on December 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 15:29-30 Moving on from there Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many … 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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Endure

Posted on July 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:21-22 Brother will hand over brother to death, and the father his child; children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to … Continue reading →

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Reflection and Action

Posted on March 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper. “The … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on February 27, 2013 by billtonnis

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 like everyone and everything is conspiring … Continue reading →

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Wonderfully Made

Posted on February 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 104:24 How varied are your works, Lord! In wisdom you have wrought them all. God has made all things and deemed them “good.” Scripture says that we are all made in God’s image. That means you! But that also … Continue reading →

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Savior

Posted on December 18, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:7 In my misfortune I called, the Lord heard and saved me from all distress. Is there something you are struggling with? That very thing can lead you to your salvation. It is the very place where you cannot … Continue reading →

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Redeeming Grace

Posted on October 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Galatians 3:10 All who depend on works of the law are under a curse. Sounds confusing. We are told to follow the rules…but then St. Paul tells us that if we depend on “works of the law” that we “are … Continue reading →

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God Is On Your Side

Posted on July 24, 2012 by billtonnis

Micah 7:19 You will cast into the depths of the sea all our sins. God has a goal for each of us and will never give up on achieving it. The goal is for each of us to become whole. … Continue reading →

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