Category Archives: religion

Social Justice

Posted on April 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without works is dead. – James 2:17 (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 42:6-7 I, the LORD, have called you for justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, … Continue reading →

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Let Go…Let God

Posted on April 5, 2019 by billtonnis

God’s love for us and everything is eternal. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) (Buy my new devotional Mercy Reigns covering every day of the year by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 34:19 The LORD … Continue reading →

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Your Calling

Posted on April 4, 2019 by billtonnis

Nothing is more important than being your true self. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 5:44 “How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not … Continue reading →

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Gospel

Posted on April 3, 2019 by billtonnis

There is a Benevolence in the fabric of all that exists. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 145:9 The LORD is good to all, compassionate toward all your works. +++ … Continue reading →

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One Body

Posted on March 28, 2019 by billtonnis

The law of love calls us to include…not divide. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:23 “Whoever does not gather with me scatters.” +++ Jesus was a “whole-maker.” He went around curing … Continue reading →

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Lesson in Life

Posted on February 14, 2019 by billtonnis

Be present to all in awe, wonder and gratefulness. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 128:1 Blessed are all who fear the LORD, and who walk in his ways. +++ My … Continue reading →

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Cycle of Love

Posted on February 13, 2019 by billtonnis

When we let go…we open ourselves to new life. (Listen to my song “Seasons” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 104:29-30 When you take away their breath, they perish and return to the dust. When you send forth your … Continue reading →

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Higher Purpose

Posted on February 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Before acting or speaking…let love be your motivation. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” He went on to say, … Continue reading →

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Love Abounds

Posted on February 11, 2019 by billtonnis

All creation is connected in the flow of life. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 104:24 How varied are your works, LORD! In wisdom you have made them all; the … Continue reading →

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