Tag Archives: compassion

Action Required

Posted on October 4, 2017 by billtonnis

Beliefs are meaningless without action. (Listen to my song  “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:59-60 And to another Jesus said, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But … Continue reading →

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Restoration – Not Revenge

Posted on October 3, 2017 by billtonnis

Respond to hate with both compassion and conviction for justice. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for … Continue reading →

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Grace Is Free

Posted on October 2, 2017 by billtonnis

The Unconditional Love of God is always available if you accept it. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:3 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you … Continue reading →

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Big Picture

Posted on September 28, 2017 by billtonnis

When all the bickering is over…all that will matter is how well you loved. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Haggai 1:6 You have eaten, but have not been satisfied; … Continue reading →

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Be the Gospel

Posted on September 27, 2017 by billtonnis

Are you an agent of peace and harmony or dissension and division? (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:2 Jesus sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. +++ … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on September 26, 2017 by billtonnis

We are one human family. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:19-21 Then his mother and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Be a Peacemaker

Posted on September 25, 2017 by billtonnis

Plant seeds of love in the soils of discord and hatred. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 126:5 Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy. +++ None of us … Continue reading →

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Eternal Perspective

Posted on September 22, 2017 by billtonnis

To let go…and to love…leaves a lasting legacy. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on September 21, 2017 by billtonnis

How can we live for the greater good of all? (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on September 20, 2017 by billtonnis

Reach out to those who are left out. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 7:34 “The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and … Continue reading →

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