Tag Archives: empathy

Solidarity

Posted on November 18, 2021 by billtonnis

“In compassion, when we feel with the other, we dethrone ourselves from the center of our world and we put another person there.” – Karen Armstrong +++ As part of this reflection, listen to my song “Take the Road Less … Continue reading →

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Consider Empathy

Posted on September 6, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay “Until you have real compassion, you cannot recognize love.” – Bob Thurman +++ Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on August 13, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay “A saint is not someone who is good but who experiences the goodness of God.” – Brennan Manning +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

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Be Open

Posted on January 5, 2021 by billtonnis

“Silence is God’s first language.” – St. John of the Cross +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by scrolling down past the scripture reflection and purchase my songs and books. … Continue reading →

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Bring Hope

Posted on July 7, 2020 by billtonnis

“Be human in the most inhuman of ages.” – Thomas Merton, Raids on the Unspeakable +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 9:36 At the sight of the crowds, his … Continue reading →

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Christ-like

Posted on March 18, 2019 by billtonnis

May we be both just AND compassionate. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:36 “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” +++ How do you know that someone is a Christian? I’m … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on April 12, 2017 by billtonnis

Despite the dreadful happenings in the world…Love is still winning. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 69:21 Insult has broken my heart, and I am weak; I looked for compassion, but there was none, for … Continue reading →

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