Tag Archives: be

Be

Posted on November 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Be present to the Divine Presence…now. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells … Continue reading →

Posted in God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be

Posted on March 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 42:2-3 As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. My being thirsts for God, the living God. We each have a deep yearning inside…a yearning that longs to be satisfied. Why … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be

Posted on December 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Do you ever feel lost…like you just really have no idea what your … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be Who You Are

Posted on November 5, 2014 by billtonnis

Philippians 2:13-15 For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works in you both to desire and to work. Do everything without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be

Posted on September 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” “Blessed” is sometimes translated as “happy.” Can Jesus really mean “Happy are you who are poor“? … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be You

Posted on November 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Philippians 1:6 I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. St. Paul knew of the infinite worth and purpose of each person … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be Present

Posted on June 17, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. This whole business about being present and being centered in the now…is not some new age concoction. St. Paul was aware of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be Present

Posted on June 5, 2013 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We are surrounded by God’s blueprint for life…plants, creatures and the very seasons themselves. It’s a continuous cycle of dying and rising. Our … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Truly Free

Posted on October 15, 2012 by billtonnis

Galatians 5:1 For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. So many people think that by following Jesus we will be restricted from doing a lot of fun things…that … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How to Pray

Posted on June 20, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” The instruction Jesus gives us on how to pray … Continue reading →

Posted in Today's Contemplation | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments