Tag Archives: calling

Be You

Posted on December 12, 2018 by billtonnis

“When the ego weeps for what it has lost, the spirit rejoices in what it has found.” (Sufi Proverb) (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:38 “May it be … Continue reading →

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Called

Posted on November 30, 2018 by billtonnis

You are here for an eternal purpose. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 4:21-22 Jesus walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on October 26, 2018 by billtonnis

Are you being an advocate of love, peace and unity? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of … Continue reading →

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Practice Presence

Posted on October 23, 2018 by billtonnis

Stop. Let go. Listen. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:37 “Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.” +++ Jesus says that “blessed” (or happy) are those … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on October 22, 2018 by billtonnis

What are the attachments preventing you from being your true self? (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:15 Then he said to the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on October 8, 2018 by billtonnis

May our words and actions be motivated by love. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Galatians 1:10 Am I now currying favor with human beings or God? Or am I seeking to … Continue reading →

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Be the Gospel

Posted on October 4, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be a channel of God’s love. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:1-2 After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two] others whom he sent ahead of … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on September 26, 2018 by billtonnis

What are the things that are keeping you from being your true self? (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:3 Jesus said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking … Continue reading →

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Peacemaker

Posted on September 21, 2018 by billtonnis

Between fight and flight there is a third way. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of … 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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