Category Archives: spirituality

Love Unites

Posted on October 10, 2018 by billtonnis

“We are already one. But we imagine that we are not.” – Thomas Merton (Listen to my song “All Are One” on the Mercy Reigns album by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 117:1 Praise the LORD, all you nations! Glorify him, … Continue reading →

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Give All

Posted on October 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Following the way of Love leads to a transformed life. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Galatians 1:22-24 And I was unknown personally to the churches of Judea that are in Christ; … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on October 8, 2018 by billtonnis

May our words and actions be motivated by love. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Galatians 1:10 Am I now currying favor with human beings or God? Or am I seeking to … Continue reading →

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Find Peace

Posted on October 5, 2018 by billtonnis

To those who are awake…God’s love is palpable. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 139:1-3, 5 LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; … Continue reading →

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Be the Gospel

Posted on October 4, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be a channel of God’s love. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:1-2 After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two] others whom he sent ahead of … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on October 1, 2018 by billtonnis

What attachments are keeping us from being our true selves? (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Job 1:21 Job said, “Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem

Posted on September 28, 2018 by billtonnis

Life is a Mystery with Love at the core. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ecclesiastes 3:1-2,4 There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on September 27, 2018 by billtonnis

We are all part of an eternal love story…so don’t miss it. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 90:3,12,14 But humans you return to dust, saying, “Return, you mortals!” Teach … Continue reading →

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Works Required

Posted on September 25, 2018 by billtonnis

What good are religious beliefs if you aren’t helping those in need? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish … Continue reading →

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Peacemaker

Posted on September 21, 2018 by billtonnis

Between fight and flight there is a third way. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of … Continue reading →

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