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Compassion Transforms

Posted on February 9, 2021 by billtonnis

“Instead of putting others in their place, put yourself in their place.” – Amish Proverb +++ Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links … Continue reading →

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Compassion Counts

Posted on January 19, 2021 by billtonnis

“Instead of putting others in their place, put yourself in their place.” – Amish Proverb +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books below. Thanks! +++ Mark … Continue reading →

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Choose Compassion

Posted on October 8, 2020 by billtonnis

“To be risen with Christ means not only that one has a choice and that one may live by a higher law – the law of grace and love – but that one must do so.” – Thomas Merton +++ … Continue reading →

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Come Together

Posted on September 7, 2020 by billtonnis

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 6:6-7 On another Sabbath he went … Continue reading →

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WWJD?

Posted on July 17, 2020 by billtonnis

Christianity calls for compassion to counter-balance law. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 12:1-2 At that time Jesus was going through a field of grain on the Sabbath. His disciples were … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on March 11, 2020 by billtonnis

Trust that a Great Compassion will lead you if you allow it. +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, … Continue reading →

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Both – And

Posted on January 21, 2020 by billtonnis

May our words and actions be determined by wisdom and compassion. +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 2:23-24 As Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the Sabbath, his disciples … Continue reading →

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One Human Family

Posted on August 12, 2019 by billtonnis

The Jewish and Christian traditions both call us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Deuteronomy 10:17-19 “For the LORD, your God, is the … 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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Divine Transformation

Posted on December 20, 2017 by billtonnis

Trust that God is making all things new…including you. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) (Sample and/or purchase my songs on iTunes by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:36-37 “And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived … Continue reading →

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