Tag Archives: Divine

Leap of Faith

Posted on April 17, 2023 by billtonnis

“The unknown is simply the Divine in motion, ready to take your hand.” – Kris Franken Click HERE to listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My 4 albums and 2 books (Mercy … Continue reading →

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Sacred Identity

Posted on October 14, 2022 by billtonnis

“Do you know what you are? You are a manuscript of a divine letter.” – Rumi +++ PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation: click HERE. Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available for purchase HERE. Also available … Continue reading →

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Winds of Change

Posted on April 26, 2022 by billtonnis

“There is an irreducible opposition between the deep transcendent self that awakens only in contemplation, and the superficial, external self which we commonly identify with the first person singular.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Life

Posted on March 29, 2022 by billtonnis

“If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees.” – Rainer Maria Rilke +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Silence Speaks

Posted on June 8, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay “Awareness of the sacred in life is what holds our world together, and the lack of awareness of the sacred is what is tearing it apart.” – Joan Chittister +++ Listen to my song “I Stand in … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on April 29, 2021 by billtonnis

“The God who existed before any religion counts on you to make the oneness of the human family known and celebrated.” – Desmond Tutu +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on April 16, 2021 by billtonnis

“As you walk upon the sacred earth, treat each step as a prayer.” – Black Elk +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the … Continue reading →

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Circle of Life

Posted on December 22, 2020 by billtonnis

“No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Please support my ministry by scrolling down past the reflection to purchase my songs and books. … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on December 5, 2019 by billtonnis

May our actions be living signs of God’s love. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but … Continue reading →

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Sacrament of Presence

Posted on November 14, 2019 by billtonnis

The incredible unconditional love of God is available right now. +++ (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in … Continue reading →

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