Category Archives: music

One Body

Posted on May 10, 2019 by billtonnis

We’re all on the same team but many don’t realize it. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 9:1-4 Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to … Continue reading →

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Road to Resurrection

Posted on May 9, 2019 by billtonnis

There is an Eternal Love permeating all things. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:44 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I … Continue reading →

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Missioned

Posted on May 8, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all called to be whole-makers. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 8:5-7 Thus Philip went down to [the] city of Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. With one accord, the … Continue reading →

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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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Soul Food

Posted on May 6, 2019 by billtonnis

“We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the … 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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Grace

Posted on April 18, 2018 by billtonnis

There is an Infinite Love that cannot be defeated. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:37-39 “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on April 17, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is the only thing that will transform the world. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 7:59—8:1 As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Gift

Posted on April 16, 2018 by billtonnis

The unconditional Love of God is continuously offered to all. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on April 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us has an integral role in the unfolding, epic Love story of creation. (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid … Continue reading →

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