Category Archives: faith

Radical Love

Posted on May 7, 2019 by billtonnis

Forgiveness has the power to change the world. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 7:58-60 They threw him out of the city, and began to stone him. The witnesses laid down their cloaks … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on May 3, 2019 by billtonnis

There is a Love drawing all things to the fullness of life. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 14:7 “If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on … Continue reading →

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Being You

Posted on April 29, 2019 by billtonnis

New life is always in the making…so let go and lean in to the process. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, … Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on April 18, 2019 by billtonnis

When we serve another…we serve God. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) John 13:3-5 Fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was … Continue reading →

Be

Posted on April 17, 2019 by billtonnis

To hear God’s voice…we must awaken. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 50:4-5 Morning after morning he wakens my ear to hear as disciples do; The Lord GOD opened my ear; I … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on April 16, 2019 by billtonnis

When you do what is just and compassionate…you will never regret it. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 49:4 Though I thought I had toiled in vain, for nothing … Continue reading →

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Social Justice

Posted on April 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without works is dead. – James 2:17 (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 42:6-7 I, the LORD, have called you for justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, … Continue reading →

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Lesson in Life

Posted on February 14, 2019 by billtonnis

Be present to all in awe, wonder and gratefulness. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 128:1 Blessed are all who fear the LORD, and who walk in his ways. +++ My … Continue reading →

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Cycle of Love

Posted on February 13, 2019 by billtonnis

When we let go…we open ourselves to new life. (Listen to my song “Seasons” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 104:29-30 When you take away their breath, they perish and return to the dust. When you send forth your … Continue reading →

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Higher Purpose

Posted on February 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Before acting or speaking…let love be your motivation. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” He went on to say, … Continue reading →

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