Tag Archives: contemplative

Christianity 101

Posted on September 27, 2019 by billtonnis

Are you a fan…or a follower? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:20 Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” +++ How you answer this question…will shape … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Music

Posted on September 26, 2019 by billtonnis

When we share our gifts and talents…the universe rejoices. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 149:3 Let them praise his name in dance, make music with tambourine and lyre. +++ There is … Continue reading →

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Radical Trust

Posted on September 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Blessed, broken and sent. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:3 Jesus said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take … Continue reading →

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Compassion Required

Posted on September 24, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without action is dead (James 2:17). (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He … Continue reading →

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Let Your Life Shine

Posted on September 23, 2019 by billtonnis

Be a beacon of the love of God. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:16 Jesus said, “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it … Continue reading →

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Road to Resurrection

Posted on May 9, 2019 by billtonnis

There is an Eternal Love permeating all things. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:44 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on June 29, 2017 by billtonnis

Transitions lead to new life…if we allow them. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is … Continue reading →

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God Centered

Posted on June 22, 2016 by billtonnis

Let Love lead you. +++ Psalm 119:36-37 Direct my heart toward your decrees and away from unjust gain. Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. +++ Who is at the center of my existence? … Continue reading →

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God Is Present. Are You?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. This whole business about being present and being centered in the now…is not some new age concoction. St. Paul was aware of the importance … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on October 28, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 6:12-13 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named … Continue reading →

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