Category Archives: progressive Christianity

Awakening Grace

Posted on March 4, 2019 by billtonnis

How present are you? (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 10:23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the … Continue reading →

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Build Bridges

Posted on March 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Reach out to those who are left out. (Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Sirach 6:14-15 Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds a treasure. +++ If you have a … Continue reading →

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Let It Be Done to Me

Posted on February 28, 2019 by billtonnis

To know a Higher Power…you have to be willing to surrender. (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Sirach 5:1-2 Do not rely on your wealth, or say, “I have the … Continue reading →

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Allow

Posted on February 26, 2019 by billtonnis

It is what it is…for now. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Sirach 2:4-6 Accept whatever happens to you; in periods of humiliation be patient. For in fire gold is tested, and the … Continue reading →

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Let Love Lead You

Posted on February 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Life is not about easy answers…but living through tough questions. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 9:23-24 Jesus said to him, “‘If you can!’ Everything is possible to one … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on February 22, 2019 by billtonnis

When Love is our guide…concerns disappear. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. +++ When I am attached to material things…I’m in chains. … Continue reading →

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Christ Calling

Posted on February 20, 2019 by billtonnis

May we be healers and restorers. Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 8:25-26 Then Jesus laid hands on the blind man’s eyes a second time and he saw clearly; his sight was restored … Continue reading →

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Glory Be

Posted on February 19, 2019 by billtonnis

Be you and be free. (Listen to the song of the day “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 29:1-2 Give to the LORD, you sons and daughters of God, give to the LORD glory and might; … Continue reading →

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Walk the Talk

Posted on February 18, 2019 by billtonnis

May our words and actions reflect the light of Love. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 50:16,19-20 But to the wicked God says: “Why do you recite my commandments and profess … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Grace

Posted on February 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Let the unconditional love of God…set you free. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 32:5 Then I declared my sin to you; my guilt I did not hide. I said, “I confess … Continue reading →

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