Category Archives: music

Shine

Posted on June 11, 2019 by billtonnis

When we are compassionate and just…we reflect the glory of God. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus said to his disciples, “You are the light of the world. A … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on June 10, 2019 by billtonnis

Love erases lines that separate and divide. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 19:25 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, … Continue reading →

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Christ Consciousness

Posted on June 7, 2019 by billtonnis

What if we channeled Love to others without regard to worthiness? (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 21:17 Jesus said to Peter the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on June 6, 2019 by billtonnis

Love is the beginning and the end. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 17:22-24 “I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one, … Continue reading →

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Empty Yet Full

Posted on June 5, 2019 by billtonnis

To serve is to bring your true self to life. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 20:33-35 “I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You know well that these … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on June 4, 2019 by billtonnis

You were, are, and always will be loved by God. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 20:22-24 But now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem. What will happen … Continue reading →

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Sacred Presence

Posted on June 3, 2019 by billtonnis

God is not in some distant place…but intimately close. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 16:32 “Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to … Continue reading →

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Genuine Christianity

Posted on May 31, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion is the way to a transformed life. (Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 12:13-15 Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. Bless those who persecute [you], bless and … Continue reading →

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Called

Posted on May 30, 2019 by billtonnis

We all have been created for an infinite purpose. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 1:17-18 “May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on May 29, 2019 by billtonnis

Let go…and awaken to life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 17:26-28 “(God) fixed the ordered seasons and the boundaries of their regions, so that people might seek God, even perhaps grope … Continue reading →

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