Tag Archives: God

Grace Upon Grace

Posted on January 9, 2019 by billtonnis

It may take time…but love will always win out. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to … Continue reading →

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Top Priority

Posted on January 8, 2019 by billtonnis

May all we say and do be filtered by compassion. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 John 4:8 Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. +++ … Continue reading →

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Be Here Now

Posted on January 7, 2019 by billtonnis

Happiness is found in the present moment. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 4:17 From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at … Continue reading →

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Live in Love

Posted on January 3, 2019 by billtonnis

When you live as your true self…you are truly free. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been … Continue reading →

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Wondrous Journey

Posted on December 19, 2018 by billtonnis

We come from Love and will return to Love on the winding road to wholeness. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 71:16-17 I will speak of the mighty works of … Continue reading →

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Keep Hope Alive

Posted on December 18, 2018 by billtonnis

How will the oppressed and those in need get help…if not for you and me? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed … Continue reading →

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Eternally Safe

Posted on December 13, 2018 by billtonnis

Take refuge in the One who created everything in love. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who … Continue reading →

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Channel Love

Posted on December 11, 2018 by billtonnis

We need more missionaries of compassion. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 40:1 Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. +++ Jesus shows us the face of God. … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on December 10, 2018 by billtonnis

There is healing in the works. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 35:4-5 Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. Then the eyes of … Continue reading →

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Share the Love

Posted on December 7, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is invited to take part in God’s love story in progress. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I … Continue reading →

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