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Incarnation

Posted on December 24, 2022 by billtonnis

“From all eternity God lies on a maternity bed giving birth.” – Meister Eckhart Click HERE to listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation +++ John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on December 24, 2020 by billtonnis

“You are forever being born, O God! The whole universe is a Christmas story.” – Ilia Delio, Christmas Reflection +++ Listen to my song “Lift Up Our Voices” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by scrolling down past … Continue reading →

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True Self

Posted on December 21, 2020 by billtonnis

“It is the self-planted in us by the God who made us in God’s own image – the self that wants nothing more, or less, than for us to be who we were created to be.” – Parker Palmer, Let … Continue reading →

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The Word Became Flesh

Posted on December 24, 2018 by billtonnis

“Into this world, this demented inn in which there is absolutely no room for him at all, Christ comes uninvited. But because he cannot be at home in it, because he is out of place in it, and yet he … Continue reading →

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Circle of Life

Posted on December 21, 2016 by billtonnis

God invites each of us into the Great Flow of giving and receiving. (Listen to my song “Seasons” by clicking HERE) +++ Song of Songs 2:11-12 “For see, the winter is past, the rains are over and gone. The flowers … Continue reading →

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The Gospel

Posted on December 19, 2016 by billtonnis

Our Source is Eternal Love. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. +++ Let’s be honest. When things are going well…we aren’t relying … Continue reading →

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Divine Presence

Posted on December 2, 2016 by billtonnis

The Great Love that made you and all things is with you and for you. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 27:1,14 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? Wait … Continue reading →

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Body of Christ

Posted on December 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Who are the ones in need today that God is calling each of us to help? (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 26:5-6 He humbles those in high places, and the lofty city … 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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Christmas Request

Posted on December 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Thanks for reading my daily devotional blog! I also have 3 albums of original music that I’m sure you would enjoy: Listen to Your Heart; Live to Love; and Give Praise and Thanks. Please consider buying CD’s as Holiday/Christmas presents … Continue reading →

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