Category Archives: progressive Christianity

Wondrous Journey

Posted on December 19, 2018 by billtonnis

We come from Love and will return to Love on the winding road to wholeness. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 71:16-17 I will speak of the mighty works of … Continue reading →

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Keep Hope Alive

Posted on December 18, 2018 by billtonnis

How will the oppressed and those in need get help…if not for you and me? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed … Continue reading →

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Eternally Safe

Posted on December 13, 2018 by billtonnis

Take refuge in the One who created everything in love. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on December 12, 2018 by billtonnis

“When the ego weeps for what it has lost, the spirit rejoices in what it has found.” (Sufi Proverb) (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:38 “May it be … Continue reading →

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Channel Love

Posted on December 11, 2018 by billtonnis

We need more missionaries of compassion. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 40:1 Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. +++ Jesus shows us the face of God. … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on December 10, 2018 by billtonnis

There is healing in the works. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 35:4-5 Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. Then the eyes of … Continue reading →

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Share the Love

Posted on December 7, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is invited to take part in God’s love story in progress. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I … Continue reading →

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Walk the Talk

Posted on December 6, 2018 by billtonnis

What good are beliefs without practicing love? (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:24 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on December 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Self-emptying leads to abundant life. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. +++ This scripture verse is sometimes translated as, “there is nothing … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on December 4, 2018 by billtonnis

Who are those in need…who need you? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. He shows … Continue reading →

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