Category Archives: progressive Christianity

Be Encouraged

Posted on August 13, 2019 by billtonnis

Allow Love to lead you. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Deuteronomy 31:8 “It is the LORD who goes before you; he will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you. … Continue reading →

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One Human Family

Posted on August 12, 2019 by billtonnis

The Jewish and Christian traditions both call us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Deuteronomy 10:17-19 “For the LORD, your God, is the … Continue reading →

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Give to Live

Posted on August 9, 2019 by billtonnis

Love is the way to your true self. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 16:26 “What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on August 8, 2019 by billtonnis

Take a moment to rest in all your blessings. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 95:6-7 Enter, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us. … Continue reading →

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Boundless Love

Posted on August 7, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion has no borders or lines of division. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 15:22 And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on August 6, 2019 by billtonnis

Be the light in the darkness. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Peter 1:19 We possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on August 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Peace is available in this moment…if you accept it. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 84:3 My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the LORD. My heart and flesh cry … Continue reading →

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Divine Purpose

Posted on July 31, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be compassionately present to everyone and everything. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:45-46 “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. … Continue reading →

Stand in the Light

Posted on July 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Love always perseveres and cannot be defeated. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:40-43 “Just as weeds are collected and burned [up] with fire, so will it be at the … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on July 29, 2019 by billtonnis

Live in the freedom of the eternal love of God. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 11:21-23 Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother … Continue reading →

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