Tag Archives: Christianity

God Saves

Posted on January 6, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 6:50-51 “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were completely astounded. The disciples were already afraid as their boat was being tossed about by heavy … Continue reading →

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Life Changing

Posted on January 5, 2016 by billtonnis

1 John 4:8-9 Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through … Continue reading →

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Turn Toward Love

Posted on January 4, 2016 by billtonnis

Matthew 4:17 From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” What better way to start the year than with the words of Jesus at the very beginning of his … Continue reading →

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Happy New Moment

Posted on January 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Each moment is called the present because each is a gift. Be present to that gift.   Thanks to you for reading my blog! With much gratitude, ~ Bill All my songs can be heard for free on YouTube. To … Continue reading →

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Eternal Acceptance

Posted on December 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 89:3 For you said, “My love is established forever; my loyalty will stand as long as the heavens.” God’s love for us is beyond our understanding. It’s eternal. God’s Love became flesh in Jesus. In Jesus we see all that God Is. … Continue reading →

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Compassion Calls

Posted on December 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. We are all here for a reason. Why else would we be created? … Continue reading →

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Unconditionally Loved

Posted on December 22, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 1:46-49 And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has … Continue reading →

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Be Open

Posted on December 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 33:20-21 Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and shield. For in God our hearts rejoice; in your holy name we trust. Do we spend most of our time “wanting”…or “waiting”? In a consumeristic culture that tells … Continue reading →

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Love Will Light Your Path

Posted on December 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 1:20 Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this … Continue reading →

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Be Yourself

Posted on December 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 1:17 Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations. The lineage of humankind is long. Life continues … Continue reading →

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