Tag Archives: contemplative

Transformation in Progress

Posted on December 6, 2019 by billtonnis

Trust that new life is always in the making. +++ (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 29:17-18 Surely, in a very little while, Lebanon shall be changed into an orchard, and … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on December 5, 2019 by billtonnis

May our actions be living signs of God’s love. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but … Continue reading →

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Eternal Compassion

Posted on December 4, 2019 by billtonnis

The love of God is pouring forth from an endless ocean. +++ (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 15:32 Jesus summoned his disciples and said, “My heart is moved with pity … Continue reading →

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Meaning of Life

Posted on December 3, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to love. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 11:6 Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on December 2, 2019 by billtonnis

Grace has no rules or prerequisites. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 8:10-11 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Amen, I say to you, in … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Take It with You

Posted on November 26, 2019 by billtonnis

What is the top priority in how you live your life? +++ (Listen to the song of the day “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 21:5-6 While some people were speaking about how the temple … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on November 25, 2019 by billtonnis

When we give all…we gain all. +++ (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 21:1-4 When he looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed … Continue reading →

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All Belong

Posted on November 19, 2019 by billtonnis

Let’s look for ways to enter into positive dialogue. +++ (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 19:5 Jesus looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must … Continue reading →

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Wholemaker

Posted on November 18, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be the compassionate change that is needed. +++ (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 18:35-38 Now as he approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside … Continue reading →

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Sacrament of Presence

Posted on November 14, 2019 by billtonnis

The incredible unconditional love of God is available right now. +++ (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in … Continue reading →

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