Tag Archives: goodness

Originally Blessed

Posted on May 18, 2021 by billtonnis

“The glory of the omnipresent God bursts through everywhere.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links … Continue reading →

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Grounded in Love

Posted on May 5, 2021 by billtonnis

“You stop fighting and striving…and instead, surrender to your higher purpose and be guided from there…” – Wayne Dyer, The Shift +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on March 17, 2021 by billtonnis

“A saint is not someone who is good but who experiences the goodness of God.” – Brennan Manning +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs … Continue reading →

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Agape

Posted on February 22, 2021 by billtonnis

“God loved us before he made us; and his love has never diminished and never shall.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

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Wonderfully Made

Posted on February 8, 2021 by billtonnis

“Life is not a matter of creating a special name for ourselves, but of uncovering the name we have always had.” – Richard Rohr, Immortal Diamond +++ Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking … Continue reading →

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True Self

Posted on December 10, 2020 by billtonnis

“The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.” – Lao Tzu +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 145:10 All your … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on November 25, 2020 by billtonnis

“God’s dream is that you and I and all of us will realize that we are family, that we are made for togetherness, for goodness, and for compassion.” – Desmond Tutu +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube … Continue reading →

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Divine Alchemy

Posted on October 27, 2020 by billtonnis

“Jesus was not talking about how to be good and how to behave within the framework of a domination system. He was a critic of the domination system itself.” – Marcus Borg, The God We Never Knew +++ Listen to … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on September 29, 2020 by billtonnis

“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 138:1 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on July 30, 2020 by billtonnis

Each of us is in a continual process of renewal. +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Jeremiah 18:6 Indeed, like clay in the hand of the potter, so are … Continue reading →

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