Tag Archives: happiness

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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The Word Became Flesh

Posted on December 24, 2018 by billtonnis

“Into this world, this demented inn in which there is absolutely no room for him at all, Christ comes uninvited. But because he cannot be at home in it, because he is out of place in it, and yet he … 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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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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Be You

Posted on December 12, 2018 by billtonnis

“When the ego weeps for what it has lost, the spirit rejoices in what it has found.” (Sufi Proverb) (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:38 “May it be … 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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Let Go

Posted on December 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Self-emptying leads to abundant life. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. +++ This scripture verse is sometimes translated as, “there is nothing … Continue reading →

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