Tag Archives: change

Called to Change

Posted on December 29, 2020 by billtonnis

“Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk-free; actually following Jesus changes everything.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 1 John 2:4-6 Whoever says, “I know Jesus,” but does not … Continue reading →

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Transition

Posted on November 17, 2020 by billtonnis

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 19:2-3 Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on October 23, 2020 by billtonnis

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi +++ 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 … Continue reading →

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Transformation Needed

Posted on January 20, 2020 by billtonnis

Change is necessary to grow…physically and spiritually. +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE +++ Mark 2:22 “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, … 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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Awaken

Posted on June 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 15:7 I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. We all need to repent…which simply means … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on May 9, 2013 by billtonnis

John 16:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” Jesus knew that His followers would grieve when He was killed…but He also knew … Continue reading →

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A Better Way

Posted on October 2, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James … Continue reading →

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Something to Live For

Posted on September 21, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 8:1-3 Afterward Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, … Continue reading →

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