Tag Archives: contemplative

Transformation

Posted on October 29, 2019 by billtonnis

Cultivate an interior awareness of God’s love for you. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 13:18-19 Then he said, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on October 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Forgiveness transforms faults and failures. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 7:19 For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. +++ … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on October 24, 2019 by billtonnis

When you follow the path of love, life may be difficult…but always energized and abundant. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:49 “I have come to set the earth on fire, … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Way

Posted on October 23, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all in the midst of a Benevolent Creative Flow. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 124:7-8 We escaped with our lives like a bird from the fowler’s … Continue reading →

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Enjoy

Posted on October 22, 2019 by billtonnis

When you awaken to the now…you find peace. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 40:9 “I delight to do your will, my God; your law is in my inner being!” +++ … Continue reading →

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Purpose in Life

Posted on October 21, 2019 by billtonnis

As a spiritual being having an earthly experience…what’s your mission? (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out”on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:15 “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on October 18, 2019 by billtonnis

When you let love lead you…even in adversity you are free. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 4:16-17 At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but … Continue reading →

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Now Here

Posted on October 17, 2019 by billtonnis

Slow down and enjoy each magical moment. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 130:6 My soul waits for the LORD more than sentinels wait for the dawn. +++ This scripture verse speaks … Continue reading →

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Empty Yet Full

Posted on October 16, 2019 by billtonnis

As ego recedes…true self rises. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 62:2 My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. +++ My soul…my truest self…is yearning for something…something to … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart

Posted on October 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassionate actions are more important than mental beliefs. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:38-40 The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. … Continue reading →

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