Tag Archives: ego

Be Free

Posted on October 12, 2020 by billtonnis

“Yet the fact remains that we are invited to forget ourselves on purpose, cast our awful solemnity to the winds and join in the general dance.” – Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation +++ Listen to my song “Love Will … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on March 11, 2020 by billtonnis

Trust that a Great Compassion will lead you if you allow it. +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, … Continue reading →

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Golden Rule

Posted on March 5, 2020 by billtonnis

If we treated everyone as if they were us…the world would change. +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 7:12 “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This … Continue reading →

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Good Motives

Posted on February 24, 2020 by billtonnis

EGO stands for: Edge God Out. +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ James 3:16-17 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. But the wisdom from … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on November 8, 2019 by billtonnis

When we let go of our egos’ agenda…God’s agenda can begin. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 15:17-18 In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to boast in what pertains to … Continue reading →

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Divine Success

Posted on September 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Serving others is the fruition of self-emptying. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:48 Jesus said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever … Continue reading →

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Reason to Rejoice

Posted on August 16, 2019 by billtonnis

We exist within Eternal Love so that we might receive it and give it. (Listen to my song “Lift Up Our Voices” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 136:2 Praise the God of gods; for his mercy endures forever. … Continue reading →

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Empty Yet Full

Posted on June 5, 2019 by billtonnis

To serve is to bring your true self to life. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 20:33-35 “I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You know well that these … Continue reading →

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Live Your Life

Posted on May 22, 2019 by billtonnis

Letting go is the path to abundance. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:8 “By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.” +++ Before … Continue reading →

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Allow

Posted on February 26, 2019 by billtonnis

It is what it is…for now. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Sirach 2:4-6 Accept whatever happens to you; in periods of humiliation be patient. For in fire gold is tested, and the … Continue reading →

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