Tag Archives: forgive

Called and Sent

Posted on June 3, 2020 by billtonnis

May each of us bring the light of love into the darkness. +++ Along with the following reflection, please listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” and consider purchasing it on Amazon Music. Thank you! +++ 2 Timothy 1:8 So do … 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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True Fasting

Posted on February 28, 2020 by billtonnis

Maybe we should give up our egos for Lent? +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Isaiah 58:6-7 Is this not, rather, the fast that I choose: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the … Continue reading →

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Purpose in Life

Posted on October 21, 2019 by billtonnis

As a spiritual being having an earthly experience…what’s your mission? (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out”on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:15 “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on October 18, 2019 by billtonnis

When you let love lead you…even in adversity you are free. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 4:16-17 At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart

Posted on October 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassionate actions are more important than mental beliefs. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:38-40 The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on October 9, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion is the Guiding Force of the universe. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jonah 4:1-2 Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry that God did not carry out the evil he threatened against … Continue reading →

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Gut Check

Posted on October 4, 2019 by billtonnis

What if love was our main motivation in life? (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Baruch 1:21-22 For we did not listen to the voice of the LORD, our God, in all … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on September 27, 2019 by billtonnis

Are you a fan…or a follower? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:20 Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” +++ How you answer this question…will shape … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on June 11, 2019 by billtonnis

When we are compassionate and just…we reflect the glory of God. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus said to his disciples, “You are the light of the world. A … Continue reading →

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