Category Archives: religion

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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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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Compassion Now

Posted on January 14, 2020 by billtonnis

Be ready to be the bearer of mercy. +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE +++ 1 Samuel 2:8 God raises the needy from the dust. +++ Have you ever had the experience of looking … Continue reading →

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Infinite Compassion

Posted on January 13, 2020 by billtonnis

No matter what you’ve done in the past…God still loves you. +++ (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 116:12 How can I repay the LORD for all the great good done … Continue reading →

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All Inclusive

Posted on January 10, 2020 by billtonnis

When looking through the lens of love…everything belongs. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE +++ Luke 5:12-13 Now there was a man full of leprosy in one of the towns where he … Continue reading →

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Child of God

Posted on January 9, 2020 by billtonnis

May we all make the effort to see the inner goodness of everyone. +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 1 John 4:19-20 We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I … Continue reading →

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