Tag Archives: contemplation

Bathed in Glory

Posted on February 18, 2020 by billtonnis

The light of God’s love is constant and eternal. +++ Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ James 1:16-17 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters: all good giving and … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Presence

Posted on February 14, 2020 by billtonnis

Ponder how you might be an instrument of healing. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:32-35 And people brought to Jesus a deaf man who had a speech impediment and … Continue reading →

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One Body

Posted on February 13, 2020 by billtonnis

Each person is a child of God. +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:25-28 Soon a woman whose daughter had an unclean spirit heard about him. She came and fell at … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on February 12, 2020 by billtonnis

A healthy dose of silence could be the cure you’ve been looking for. +++ Listen to my song “Turn off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:14-15 Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear … Continue reading →

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Compassion Rules

Posted on February 11, 2020 by billtonnis

Love takes precedent over law. +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:9 “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” +++ The religious leaders … Continue reading →

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Healing Underway

Posted on February 10, 2020 by billtonnis

The Love that is animating all that exists is drawing you to wholeness. +++ Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 6:54-55 As Jesus and his disciples were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized … Continue reading →

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Let Love Define You

Posted on February 7, 2020 by billtonnis

May our lives give glory to God. +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with me on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 18:47, 50 The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock! Exalted be God, my savior! Thus I will … Continue reading →

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Preach

Posted on February 6, 2020 by billtonnis

How are we sharing the good news of God’s unconditional love? +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 6:7-8 He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two … Continue reading →

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Prophets Needed

Posted on February 5, 2020 by billtonnis

Who will stand up for those who have no power or voice? +++ Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 6:4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native … Continue reading →

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God Is Good

Posted on February 4, 2020 by billtonnis

Know that the Love that made the universe will triumph. +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 86:4-5 Gladden the soul of your servant; to you, Lord, I lift up my soul. Lord, … Continue reading →

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