Tag Archives: contemplative

Sacred Unity

Posted on November 13, 2019 by billtonnis

May we all work for the wholeness of each person and all creation. +++ (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 82:3-4 “Defend the lowly and fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and … Continue reading →

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Action Required

Posted on November 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without works is dead. James 2:17 +++ (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 34:16 The LORD has eyes for the just, and ears for their cry. +++ God clearly … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Mystery

Posted on November 11, 2019 by billtonnis

Let us give thanks for the Love that sustains us and everything. +++ (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 139:7 Where can I go from your spirit? From your presence, where … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on November 8, 2019 by billtonnis

When we let go of our egos’ agenda…God’s agenda can begin. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 15:17-18 In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to boast in what pertains to … Continue reading →

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Free Grace

Posted on November 7, 2019 by billtonnis

God’s love is unconditional…meaning no conditions. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 15:4-5 “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert … Continue reading →

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Make Peace

Posted on November 6, 2019 by billtonnis

May we each channel the love that our Creator continually gives us. (Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 13:10 Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the … Continue reading →

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Delusion of Division

Posted on November 5, 2019 by billtonnis

Let’s open our hearts and attempt to build bridges. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 12:5 We, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. +++ … Continue reading →

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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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Gospel

Posted on October 31, 2019 by billtonnis

The Love that is energizing the universe…regards you as the beloved. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against us? +++ God has been creating … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on October 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Enter into the great on-going Dance of Creation. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according … Continue reading →

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