Tag Archives: calling

God Calling

Posted on January 27, 2020 by billtonnis

How are you being called to serve? +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 89:21 I have chosen David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him. +++ Did … Continue reading →

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Lose Your Life to Find It

Posted on January 16, 2020 by billtonnis

When you let go of your ego’s wants…you get what your true self needs. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 1:45 Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming … Continue reading →

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Share the Good News

Posted on January 6, 2020 by billtonnis

Christians are called to follow Jesus’ example in words and actions. +++ (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 4:23 Jesus went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on December 13, 2019 by billtonnis

The Spirit is yearning to guide you to new life. +++ (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on December 9, 2019 by billtonnis

When we are simply being our unique selves…we are praising God. +++ (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 1:11-12 In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose … Continue reading →

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Sacrament of Presence

Posted on November 14, 2019 by billtonnis

The incredible unconditional love of God is available right now. +++ (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in … Continue reading →

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Sacred Unity

Posted on November 13, 2019 by billtonnis

May we all work for the wholeness of each person and all creation. +++ (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 82:3-4 “Defend the lowly and fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and … Continue reading →

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Delusion of Division

Posted on November 5, 2019 by billtonnis

Let’s open our hearts and attempt to build bridges. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 12:5 We, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. +++ … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on October 18, 2019 by billtonnis

When you let love lead you…even in adversity you are free. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 4:16-17 At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but … Continue reading →

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Contemplation and Action

Posted on October 8, 2019 by billtonnis

How will we know God’s will…if we aren’t listening? (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:38-40 As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha … Continue reading →

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