Tag Archives: calling

Heart’s Desire

Posted on March 21, 2019 by billtonnis

Letting go leads to your most authentic life. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 17:5 Thus says the LORD: Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who makes flesh … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on March 20, 2019 by billtonnis

“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” – Frederick Buechner (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 20:26 “Whoever wishes … Continue reading →

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Original Unity

Posted on March 5, 2019 by billtonnis

“We are already one. But we imagine we are not.” – Thomas Merton (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 10:31 “But many that are first will be last, and [the] last will … Continue reading →

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Christ Calling

Posted on February 20, 2019 by billtonnis

May we be healers and restorers. Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 8:25-26 Then Jesus laid hands on the blind man’s eyes a second time and he saw clearly; his sight was restored … Continue reading →

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Walk the Talk

Posted on February 18, 2019 by billtonnis

May our words and actions reflect the light of Love. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 50:16,19-20 But to the wicked God says: “Why do you recite my commandments and profess … Continue reading →

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Higher Purpose

Posted on February 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Before acting or speaking…let love be your motivation. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” He went on to say, … Continue reading →

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Love Abounds

Posted on February 11, 2019 by billtonnis

All creation is connected in the flow of life. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 104:24 How varied are your works, LORD! In wisdom you have made them all; the … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on February 6, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be the unique person we were made to be. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 6:4-5 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on February 1, 2019 by billtonnis

The Love of God calls each of us to change so we can better love. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Hebrews 10:32, 36 Remember the days past when, after you … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on January 16, 2019 by billtonnis

“Silence is God’s first language.” – St. John of the Cross (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted … Continue reading →

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