Tag Archives: contemplation

The Way of Jesus

Posted on November 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Justice + Compassion + Non-violence = Kingdom of God (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” +++ You seldom … Continue reading →

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Contemplation and Action

Posted on October 8, 2019 by billtonnis

How will we know God’s will…if we aren’t listening? (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:38-40 As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha … Continue reading →

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Women in Ministry

Posted on September 20, 2019 by billtonnis

The Spirit calls everyone to serve. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:1-3 Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart

Posted on September 19, 2019 by billtonnis

Forgiveness is the way to freedom. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 7:36-38 A Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him, and he entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. Now … Continue reading →

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Everything Is Beautiful

Posted on September 18, 2019 by billtonnis

Be your unique self with gusto and glee. (Listen to my song “Show Me…Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 7:33-35 “For John the Baptist came neither eating food nor drinking wine, and you said, ‘He is possessed by … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on September 17, 2019 by billtonnis

When justice is tempered with compassion…transformation is possible. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 101:1-2 I sing of mercy and justice; to you, LORD, I sing praise. I study the way of integrity. … Continue reading →

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Reach Out

Posted on September 16, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all connected in the creative energy of God’s Love. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 28:2 Hear the sound of my pleading when I cry to you for help when … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on September 13, 2019 by billtonnis

We are receiving blessings upon blessings through Grace. (Listen to the song of the day “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Timothy 1:12-13 I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on September 12, 2019 by billtonnis

The path of Jesus is non-violent justice. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:27-28 “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on September 11, 2019 by billtonnis

Letting go of things that won’t last…opens us to life with no end. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Colossians 3:3-4 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ … Continue reading →

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