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Dying to Live

Posted on March 31, 2021 by billtonnis

“Love, not death, is the eternal thing.” – Richard Rohr, Immortal Diamond +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 26, 2021 by billtonnis

“God loved us before he made us; and his love has never diminished and never shall.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. You can support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on March 4, 2020 by billtonnis

We are spiritual beings on a human journey to discover compassion. +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 51:3 Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love. +++ … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on June 10, 2019 by billtonnis

Love erases lines that separate and divide. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 19:25 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on May 14, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion for another awakens your true self. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:12-13 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on July 31, 2018 by billtonnis

The way to new life is through the struggle…not around it. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 79:11 Let the groaning of the imprisoned come in before you; in accord with the … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 30, 2018 by billtonnis

All struggles are portals to new life. (Listen to my original song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 18:37 “For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the … Continue reading →

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Sign of Jonah

Posted on January 11, 2018 by billtonnis

Love will always lead you home. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 44:24-25 Awake! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Rise up! Do not reject us forever! Why do you hide your face; … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Death leads to life…always. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, God of truth. +++ Let go of all things that won’t last and allow the great Love of God to lead … Continue reading →

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Redemptive Justice

Posted on April 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 24:36 He stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When the risen Christ appeared to His followers there was not a word of retribution or reproach for their abandoning Him. There was total forgiveness, … Continue reading →

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