Category Archives: faith

Rooted in Love

Posted on August 29, 2019 by billtonnis

We are called to be whole-makers. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Thessalonians 3:12 May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all. +++ This prayer … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart

Posted on August 23, 2019 by billtonnis

What if everyone made love their top criterion in life’s decisions? (Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 22:35-40 One of the Pharisees [a scholar of the law] tested him by asking, “Teacher, which commandment … Continue reading →

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Enter the Flow

Posted on May 23, 2019 by billtonnis

The Source of Compassion is Infinite. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:9 “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.” +++ God, who is Love … Continue reading →

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Live Your Life

Posted on May 22, 2019 by billtonnis

Letting go is the path to abundance. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:8 “By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.” +++ Before … Continue reading →

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Compassion Calls

Posted on May 21, 2019 by billtonnis

Beneath the turbulent waves is an infinite ocean of tranquility. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on May 20, 2019 by billtonnis

Unconditional Love is the wellspring of creation. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 14:16-17 “In past generations he allowed all Gentiles to go their own ways; yet, in bestowing his goodness, he did … Continue reading →

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Be

Posted on May 17, 2019 by billtonnis

Fear is created when our minds start making up a story about the future. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 14:1 Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” +++ Fear. It can … Continue reading →

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Relational Flow

Posted on May 16, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all connected to the Creative Source of Everything. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” by clicking HERE) +++ John 13:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on May 15, 2019 by billtonnis

To love is the main objective of life. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 12:46 “I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on May 14, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion for another awakens your true self. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:12-13 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, … Continue reading →

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