Category Archives: spirituality

Mercy Reigns

Posted on October 9, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion is the Guiding Force of the universe. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jonah 4:1-2 Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry that God did not carry out the evil he threatened against … Continue reading →

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Contemplation and Action

Posted on October 8, 2019 by billtonnis

How will we know God’s will…if we aren’t listening? (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:38-40 As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha … Continue reading →

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Divine Justice

Posted on October 7, 2019 by billtonnis

True Love uplifts and restores. (Listen to my song Love Will Always Lead You Home on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jonah 2:1-3; 11 But the LORD sent a great fish to swallow Jonah, and he remained in the belly … Continue reading →

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Gut Check

Posted on October 4, 2019 by billtonnis

What if love was our main motivation in life? (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Baruch 1:21-22 For we did not listen to the voice of the LORD, our God, in all … Continue reading →

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Go Forth

Posted on October 3, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is being called to be compassion to all. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:1-2 After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two] others whom he sent ahead of him … Continue reading →

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Eternal Now

Posted on October 2, 2019 by billtonnis

(Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:3 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” +++ Do you … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on October 1, 2019 by billtonnis

The Christian response to injustice is non-violent, compassionate confrontation. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:51-52 When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, and … Continue reading →

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Divine Success

Posted on September 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Serving others is the fruition of self-emptying. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:48 Jesus said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on September 27, 2019 by billtonnis

Are you a fan…or a follower? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:20 Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” +++ How you answer this question…will shape … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Music

Posted on September 26, 2019 by billtonnis

When we share our gifts and talents…the universe rejoices. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 149:3 Let them praise his name in dance, make music with tambourine and lyre. +++ There is … Continue reading →

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