Tag Archives: forgiveness

Love Wins

Posted on October 1, 2019 by billtonnis

The Christian response to injustice is non-violent, compassionate confrontation. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:51-52 When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, and … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart

Posted on September 19, 2019 by billtonnis

Forgiveness is the way to freedom. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 7:36-38 A Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him, and he entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. Now … Continue reading →

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Higher Consciousness

Posted on August 26, 2019 by billtonnis

Laws can be both enforced and tempered with compassion and human dignity. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 23:13 Jesus spoke to the crowds and his disciples, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, … Continue reading →

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Cultivate Compassion

Posted on July 26, 2019 by billtonnis

Be sowers of love and peace…not hate and fear. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:23 “But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and … Continue reading →

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Radically Okay

Posted on July 24, 2019 by billtonnis

“All shall be well.” – Julian of Norwich (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:1-2 On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on July 11, 2019 by billtonnis

When you look through the lens of love instead of fear…transformation is possible. (Listen to the song of the day “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Genesis 45:4-5 “Come closer to me,” Joseph told his brothers. When … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on July 8, 2019 by billtonnis

The Loving Source of all…is always with us. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 91:15 He will call upon me and I will answer; I will be with him in distress. … Continue reading →

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Universal Calling

Posted on June 18, 2019 by billtonnis

God’s love has no boundaries…so ours shouldn’t either. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on the Mercy Reigns album by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:44-46 “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute … Continue reading →

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Reborn

Posted on June 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Mercy and forgiveness transforms hearts. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Such confidence we have through Christ toward God. Not that of ourselves we are qualified to take credit for anything … Continue reading →

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Christ Consciousness

Posted on June 7, 2019 by billtonnis

What if we channeled Love to others without regard to worthiness? (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 21:17 Jesus said to Peter the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you … Continue reading →

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