Tag Archives: awake

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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Open Your Heart

Posted on August 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Many are missing their lives because they’re stuck in their heads. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 25:13 “Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” +++ This is … Continue reading →

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Be Here

Posted on March 22, 2019 by billtonnis

Now is sacred to those who are awake. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given … Continue reading →

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Be Here Now

Posted on January 7, 2019 by billtonnis

Happiness is found in the present moment. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 4:17 From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on August 30, 2018 by billtonnis

Stop! (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 24:42 Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. +++ How often are you awake? I’m not talking about … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on October 6, 2016 by billtonnis

Each moment is a gift. That’s why it’s called the “present”. (Listen to the song of the day “The Spirit’s Alive” by clicking HERE) (Learn more about and/or contribute to my new album project by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:13 … Continue reading →

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God Is Present

Posted on August 26, 2016 by billtonnis

If you are not focused on this moment…you are missing your life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 25:13 “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” +++ Many times … Continue reading →

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Let Love Shine

Posted on September 1, 2015 by billtonnis

1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober. … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on August 29, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 24:42 Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. God is present in all of creation. God is present in this moment. Are you? Are you fully alive and experiencing this moment of … Continue reading →

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Awaken!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 57:8-9 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise. Awake, my soul! Is your soul awake? That might seem like a strange question…but it just might be the most profound question that … Continue reading →

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