Tag Archives: contemplative

Contemplative Prayer

Posted on March 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 130:5-6 I wait with longing for the Lord, my soul waits for his word. My soul looks for the Lord more than sentinels for daybreak. How attentive are you for God’s word? Is your soul looking for God? Most … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on November 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the Lord who will give you your heart’s desire. What is your heart’s desire? Maybe it is clear to you…but due to the many mixed messages and noise of this world…our heart’s desire is … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on August 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on June 17, 2013 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 … Continue reading →

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Divine Presence

Posted on February 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. Is God at the center of your life…or you? What is the motivating source? Are you trying to please God or your ego…or others? When we let go … Continue reading →

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How to Pray

Posted on June 20, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” The instruction Jesus gives us on how to pray … Continue reading →

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