Category Archives: progressive Christianity

Cultivate Compassion

Posted on July 26, 2019 by billtonnis

Be sowers of love and peace…not hate and fear. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:23 “But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and … Continue reading →

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Counterculture

Posted on July 25, 2019 by billtonnis

We are called not to be served…but to serve. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 20:20-21 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached him with her sons and did … Continue reading →

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Radically Okay

Posted on July 24, 2019 by billtonnis

“All shall be well.” – Julian of Norwich (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:1-2 On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on July 23, 2019 by billtonnis

We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic and ideological differences. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 12:47-50 Someone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, … Continue reading →

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Honoring Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 22, 2019 by billtonnis

The “Apostle of the Apostles” (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means Teacher. +++ Today … Continue reading →

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Compassion Needed

Posted on July 19, 2019 by billtonnis

We can be both just and merciful when seeing through the lens of love. (Listen to the song of the day “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 12:7 “If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, … Continue reading →

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The Great I Am

Posted on July 18, 2019 by billtonnis

One sure way to know and experience God…is by being present. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Exodus 3:13-14 “But,” said Moses to God, “if I go to the Israelites and say to them, … Continue reading →

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In the Name of Love

Posted on July 17, 2019 by billtonnis

God wants to collaborate with you…just as you are. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Exodus 3:10-11 Now, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on July 16, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is being called to help those in need. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 69:33-34 “See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, take heart! For … Continue reading →

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Kenosis

Posted on July 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Dying to our ego’s pursuits…leads to the fullness of life. (Listen to the song of the day “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 19:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life … Continue reading →

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