Category Archives: spirituality

Grateful

Posted on September 20, 2018 by billtonnis

Take stock of your blessings…beginning with your next breath. (Listen to the song of the day “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures … Continue reading →

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Main Motivation

Posted on September 19, 2018 by billtonnis

Enter the present moment with compassion. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, it … Continue reading →

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Calling

Posted on September 18, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is meant to be a missionary of compassion. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 12:27-28 Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it. Some people God … Continue reading →

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Path to Peace

Posted on September 17, 2018 by billtonnis

Less is more on the spiritual journey. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 40:17 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. May those who long for … Continue reading →

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How to Be You

Posted on September 14, 2018 by billtonnis

Letting go leads to life to the full. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Philippians 2:5-8 Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, … Continue reading →

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Radical Grace

Posted on September 13, 2018 by billtonnis

Forgiveness is the key that opens the doors to freedom. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:27-28 Jesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good … Continue reading →

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Thanks to “Espirational” for interviewing me on their wonderful site!

Posted on September 12, 2018 by billtonnis

Today I would like to introduce you to singer-songwriter Bill Tonnis. I am so grateful for Bill and others who are writing and singing such beautiful music while spreading their inspiring spiritual message. Bill has graciously agreed to “chat” with … Continue reading →

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Transforming Silence

Posted on September 11, 2018 by billtonnis

A daily practice of stillness and quiet…will change your life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:12 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray and he spent the night … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on September 10, 2018 by billtonnis

When you follow the Way of Jesus, love always trumps law. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:9-11 Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the … Continue reading →

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What the World Needs Now

Posted on September 7, 2018 by billtonnis

Let fear dissolve in the Light of Love. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, … Continue reading →

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