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Love Unites

Posted on February 8, 2018 by billtonnis

May each of us be missionaries of peace and justice. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 7:24 From that place Jesus went off to the district of Tyre. He entered a house … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on February 7, 2018 by billtonnis

When you give your life for Love…you will receive abundant blessings. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust that God will act. +++ … Continue reading →

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Shades of Gray

Posted on February 6, 2018 by billtonnis

Let love of God, neighbor and self be your guide. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” Jesus went on to say, “How well you have … Continue reading →

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Be Healed

Posted on February 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Be present to the Divine Presence. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 6:56 Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him … Continue reading →

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Let It Be Done to Me

Posted on November 20, 2017 by billtonnis

If you want to grow…you have to be willing to change. (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 18:41-43 Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on July 17, 2017 by billtonnis

To live your calling requires listening and letting go. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 10:39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on May 23, 2016 by billtonnis

Attachments block the flow of life. +++ Mark 10:21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure … Continue reading →

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Trust Your Heart

Posted on September 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 5:11 When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. These were expert fishermen. It was all they knew to make a living. It was their identity. After catching nothing all night, Jesus gave them some … Continue reading →

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Go Make a Difference

Posted on May 22, 2015 by billtonnis

John 21:18 Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and … Continue reading →

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Living Spirit

Posted on May 4, 2015 by billtonnis

John 14:26 “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” Have you ever experienced receiving a positive thought or urge to do … Continue reading →

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