Tag Archives: Christian

Social Justice

Posted on April 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without works is dead. – James 2:17 (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 42:6-7 I, the LORD, have called you for justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, … 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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Be a Light

Posted on January 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Being a fan of Jesus…is not the same as being a follower. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 9:1-2 Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, … Continue reading →

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Law of Love

Posted on January 23, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion is always a requirement in a Christian response. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 3:1-4 Again Jesus entered the synagogue. There was a man there who had a withered … Continue reading →

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Keep Hope Alive

Posted on December 18, 2018 by billtonnis

How will the oppressed and those in need get help…if not for you and me? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed … 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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Awaken

Posted on October 11, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is the way and destination. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:9 “And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on August 10, 2018 by billtonnis

Your ego will never lead you to your true self. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 12:24-26 “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground … Continue reading →

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Let It Flow

Posted on June 1, 2018 by billtonnis

May we be channels of God’s eternal love. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good … Continue reading →

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