Category Archives: progressive Christianity

Sweet Surrender

Posted on November 8, 2019 by billtonnis

When we let go of our egos’ agenda…God’s agenda can begin. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 15:17-18 In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to boast in what pertains to … Continue reading →

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Free Grace

Posted on November 7, 2019 by billtonnis

God’s love is unconditional…meaning no conditions. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 15:4-5 “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert … Continue reading →

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Make Peace

Posted on November 6, 2019 by billtonnis

May we each channel the love that our Creator continually gives us. (Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 13:10 Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the … Continue reading →

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Delusion of Division

Posted on November 5, 2019 by billtonnis

Let’s open our hearts and attempt to build bridges. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 12:5 We, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. +++ … Continue reading →

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Solidarity of One Human Family

Posted on November 4, 2019 by billtonnis

We are called to reach out to all people…especially the marginalized. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 14:13-14 “When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed … Continue reading →

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The Way of Jesus

Posted on November 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Justice + Compassion + Non-violence = Kingdom of God (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” +++ You seldom … Continue reading →

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Gospel

Posted on October 31, 2019 by billtonnis

The Love that is energizing the universe…regards you as the beloved. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against us? +++ God has been creating … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on October 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Enter into the great on-going Dance of Creation. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on October 29, 2019 by billtonnis

Cultivate an interior awareness of God’s love for you. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 13:18-19 Then he said, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on October 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Forgiveness transforms faults and failures. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 7:19 For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. +++ … Continue reading →

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