Category Archives: faith

Free Grace

Posted on November 7, 2019 by billtonnis

God’s love is unconditional…meaning no conditions. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 15:4-5 “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert … Continue reading →

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Solidarity of One Human Family

Posted on November 4, 2019 by billtonnis

We are called to reach out to all people…especially the marginalized. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 14:13-14 “When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on October 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Enter into the great on-going Dance of Creation. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on October 29, 2019 by billtonnis

Cultivate an interior awareness of God’s love for you. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 13:18-19 Then he said, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on October 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Forgiveness transforms faults and failures. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 7:19 For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. +++ … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on October 24, 2019 by billtonnis

When you follow the path of love, life may be difficult…but always energized and abundant. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:49 “I have come to set the earth on fire, … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Way

Posted on October 23, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all in the midst of a Benevolent Creative Flow. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 124:7-8 We escaped with our lives like a bird from the fowler’s … Continue reading →

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Enjoy

Posted on October 22, 2019 by billtonnis

When you awaken to the now…you find peace. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 40:9 “I delight to do your will, my God; your law is in my inner being!” +++ … Continue reading →

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Purpose in Life

Posted on October 21, 2019 by billtonnis

As a spiritual being having an earthly experience…what’s your mission? (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out”on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:15 “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on September 27, 2019 by billtonnis

Are you a fan…or a follower? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:20 Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” +++ How you answer this question…will shape … Continue reading →

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