Category Archives: Self Help

Dying and Rising

Posted on February 27, 2020 by billtonnis

When you let go…you can actually live. +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 9:24-25 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life … Continue reading →

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Good Motives

Posted on February 24, 2020 by billtonnis

EGO stands for: Edge God Out. +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ James 3:16-17 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. But the wisdom from … Continue reading →

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Gut Check

Posted on February 20, 2020 by billtonnis

Love is supposed to be the bottom line for all Christians. +++ Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ James 2:8-9 If you fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your … Continue reading →

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Be Peace

Posted on February 19, 2020 by billtonnis

Before reacting – pause, reflect, then respond from a place of non-violence. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ James 1:19-20 Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, … Continue reading →

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Bathed in Glory

Posted on February 18, 2020 by billtonnis

The light of God’s love is constant and eternal. +++ Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ James 1:16-17 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters: all good giving and … Continue reading →

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One Body

Posted on February 13, 2020 by billtonnis

Each person is a child of God. +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:25-28 Soon a woman whose daughter had an unclean spirit heard about him. She came and fell at … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on February 12, 2020 by billtonnis

A healthy dose of silence could be the cure you’ve been looking for. +++ Listen to my song “Turn off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:14-15 Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear … Continue reading →

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Compassion Rules

Posted on February 11, 2020 by billtonnis

Love takes precedent over law. +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:9 “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” +++ The religious leaders … Continue reading →

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Healing Underway

Posted on February 10, 2020 by billtonnis

The Love that is animating all that exists is drawing you to wholeness. +++ Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 6:54-55 As Jesus and his disciples were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized … Continue reading →

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Let Love Define You

Posted on February 7, 2020 by billtonnis

May our lives give glory to God. +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with me on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 18:47, 50 The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock! Exalted be God, my savior! Thus I will … Continue reading →

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