Category Archives: inspiration

Be

Posted on November 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Be present to the Divine Presence…now. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells … Continue reading →

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Everything Belongs

Posted on November 8, 2018 by billtonnis

God pursues each of us with a love that never ends. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 15:4-6 “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not … Continue reading →

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Meaning-FULL Life

Posted on November 7, 2018 by billtonnis

To find your true self…you must lose your false self. (Listen to the song of the day “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Philippians 2:13 For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on November 6, 2018 by billtonnis

Letting go leads to life to the full. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Philippians 2:5-7 Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Living

Posted on November 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Give your mind a rest and find peace. (Listen to the my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 131:2 I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child to its mother. Like a … Continue reading →

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The Gospel

Posted on October 31, 2018 by billtonnis

Heaven is available for all who seek it. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 13:29-30 “And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south … Continue reading →

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My First Published Book

Posted on October 27, 2018 by billtonnis

It’s a culmination of ten years of writing scripture reflections…my first book is now available on Amazon: Mercy Reigns – A Daily Devotional of Compassion, Comfort and Healing +++ Give yourself a daily dose of inspiration and peace! Check it … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on October 26, 2018 by billtonnis

Are you being an advocate of love, peace and unity? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of … Continue reading →

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Divine Dance

Posted on October 25, 2018 by billtonnis

Turn over control to the Eternal Love that sustains you and all things. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on October 24, 2018 by billtonnis

A Great Goodness will lead you to your true self…if you surrender to it. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 3:7 Of this I became a minister by the gift of … Continue reading →

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