Tag Archives: Beatitudes

Open Hands

Posted on November 1, 2021 by billtonnis

“Attachment is the root of suffering.” – Buddhism quote +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart). Thank you! +++ Matthew 5:3 “Blessed … Continue reading →

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Big Picture

Posted on September 9, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Enlightening Images from Pixabay “There is no ‘them and us.’ There is only us.” – Greg Boyle, SJ +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Do Good

Posted on January 29, 2021 by billtonnis

“Each day, in itself, brings with it an eternity.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist +++ Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following the … Continue reading →

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True Disciple

Posted on November 4, 2020 by billtonnis

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others.” – Dalai Lama +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 14:26 Jesus said, “If any one comes to me without … Continue reading →

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Love Changes Everything

Posted on July 1, 2020 by billtonnis

Allow the path of compassion to transform you. +++ As part of today’s reflection, listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Amos 5:14 Seek good and not evil, that you may live. +++ … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on June 8, 2020 by billtonnis

The Spirit’s voice is heard in the inner room of your soul. +++ As part of the following reflection, listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Consider purchasing on Amazon Music to support my … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on May 6, 2020 by billtonnis

What the world needs from each of us…is compassion. +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 12:46 “I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 1, 2020 by billtonnis

Since God is love and love drives out fear…be at peace. +++ Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 8:31-32 Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, “If … Continue reading →

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Churchianity or Christianity?

Posted on March 2, 2020 by billtonnis

Jesus wanted followers…not fans. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 25:35-36 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger … Continue reading →

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Prophets Needed

Posted on February 5, 2020 by billtonnis

Who will stand up for those who have no power or voice? +++ Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 6:4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native … Continue reading →

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