Category Archives: faith

Open to Serve

Posted on December 18, 2019 by billtonnis

May our hearts be inspired to reach out to those on the margins. +++ (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on December 17, 2019 by billtonnis

May we all aspire to collaborate for the common good. +++ (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:2-4 O God, give your judgment to the king; your justice to the king’s son; That … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on December 16, 2019 by billtonnis

Love and forgiveness are always given by God. +++ (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 25:6 Remember your compassion and your mercy, O LORD, for they are ages old. +++ Did you … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on December 13, 2019 by billtonnis

The Spirit is yearning to guide you to new life. +++ (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am … Continue reading →

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Blessed

Posted on December 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Be the love that you are. +++ (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:46-47 “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” +++ Each of … Continue reading →

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Christ Consciousness

Posted on December 11, 2019 by billtonnis

Beyond the delusion of human-made chaos…is a Peace beyond understanding. +++ (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I … Continue reading →

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Peace Be with You

Posted on December 10, 2019 by billtonnis

The Light of Love will always overcome the darkness. +++ (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 40:1 Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. +++ This time of year … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on December 9, 2019 by billtonnis

When we are simply being our unique selves…we are praising God. +++ (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 1:11-12 In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose … Continue reading →

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Transformation in Progress

Posted on December 6, 2019 by billtonnis

Trust that new life is always in the making. +++ (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 29:17-18 Surely, in a very little while, Lebanon shall be changed into an orchard, and … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on December 5, 2019 by billtonnis

May our actions be living signs of God’s love. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but … Continue reading →

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