Tag Archives: Christian

Glorious Oblivion

Posted on May 22, 2018 by billtonnis

When we seek to serve…we discover great treasure. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house, Jesus began to ask them, “What were … Continue reading →

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Share the Gospel

Posted on May 9, 2018 by billtonnis

All creation is imbued and energized with the love of God. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 17:24-25 “The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on April 20, 2018 by billtonnis

Compassion can transform the world…one person at a time. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 9:17 “Saul, my brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way by … Continue reading →

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Faith Requires Service

Posted on April 5, 2016 by billtonnis

How am I being called to help someone in need? +++ Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in … Continue reading →

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Be For Unity

Posted on October 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:2 Jesus said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” Jesus told his followers that they should pray for God’s kingdom to come. Let’s face it. Our culture preaches that each of us … Continue reading →

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Finding Your True Self

Posted on September 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 9:18-20 “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Ah…that … Continue reading →

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Christ Follower

Posted on September 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “To the other towns … Continue reading →

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The Time Is Now

Posted on October 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 12:35-37 …light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I … Continue reading →

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Be You with Joy

Posted on August 25, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 96:1 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all you lands. All of creation symbolically sings a song in its very being. Every living thing in its very nature…pours out all that it is without … Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on August 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage. The path of love will lead us through many a dark valley. To … Continue reading →

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