Category Archives: God

Breath of God

Posted on March 11, 2019 by billtonnis

Our Loving Source is in you, me and every living thing. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 25:40 “And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, … Continue reading →

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Agent of Mercy

Posted on March 8, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to serve in the unique way that only each of us can. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 58:6-7 Is this not, rather, the fasting I wish: releasing … Continue reading →

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This Is the Moment

Posted on March 7, 2019 by billtonnis

Do not fret over past actions…for now is the time of salvation. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Deuteronomy 30:15 See, I have today set before you life and good, death … Continue reading →

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Project Love

Posted on March 6, 2019 by billtonnis

We are meant to be part of the grand, evolving work of creation. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 5:20 We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through … Continue reading →

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Original Unity

Posted on March 5, 2019 by billtonnis

“We are already one. But we imagine we are not.” – Thomas Merton (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 10:31 “But many that are first will be last, and [the] last will … Continue reading →

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Awakening Grace

Posted on March 4, 2019 by billtonnis

How present are you? (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 10:23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the … Continue reading →

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Build Bridges

Posted on March 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Reach out to those who are left out. (Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Sirach 6:14-15 Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds a treasure. +++ If you have a … Continue reading →

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Let It Be Done to Me

Posted on February 28, 2019 by billtonnis

To know a Higher Power…you have to be willing to surrender. (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Sirach 5:1-2 Do not rely on your wealth, or say, “I have the … Continue reading →

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Allow

Posted on February 26, 2019 by billtonnis

It is what it is…for now. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Sirach 2:4-6 Accept whatever happens to you; in periods of humiliation be patient. For in fire gold is tested, and the … Continue reading →

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Let Love Lead You

Posted on February 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Life is not about easy answers…but living through tough questions. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 9:23-24 Jesus said to him, “‘If you can!’ Everything is possible to one … Continue reading →

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