Category Archives: progressive Christianity

Bridge Builder

Posted on January 28, 2020 by billtonnis

We are all in this together. +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 3:35 “For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” +++ Jesus was teaching … Continue reading →

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God Calling

Posted on January 27, 2020 by billtonnis

How are you being called to serve? +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 89:21 I have chosen David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him. +++ Did … Continue reading →

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Peace Be with You

Posted on January 24, 2020 by billtonnis

In troubled times…know that the Love that created everything is holding you. +++ Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 57:2 Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me. In … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on January 23, 2020 by billtonnis

All struggles and losses are birth canals leading to new life. +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 56:13-14 I have made vows to you, God; with offerings I will fulfill … Continue reading →

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Glory Be

Posted on January 22, 2020 by billtonnis

When you are creative…you are connected to the Sacred. +++ Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 144:9 O God, a new song I will sing to you; on a ten-stringed lyre I … Continue reading →

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Both – And

Posted on January 21, 2020 by billtonnis

May our words and actions be determined by wisdom and compassion. +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 2:23-24 As Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the Sabbath, his disciples … Continue reading →

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Transformation Needed

Posted on January 20, 2020 by billtonnis

Change is necessary to grow…physically and spiritually. +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE +++ Mark 2:22 “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, … Continue reading →

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Gospel

Posted on January 17, 2020 by billtonnis

Before taking action…ask yourself how you can be a channel of peace and truth. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it … Continue reading →

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Lose Your Life to Find It

Posted on January 16, 2020 by billtonnis

When you let go of your ego’s wants…you get what your true self needs. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 1:45 Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming … Continue reading →

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Open Heart

Posted on January 15, 2020 by billtonnis

“God’s first language is silence.” – St. John of the Cross +++ Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 1 Samuel 3:4 The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, “Here I am.” +++ … Continue reading →

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