Tag Archives: happiness

Grace

Posted on October 17, 2018 by billtonnis

Love, mercy and forgiveness…changes hearts. (Listen to the song of the day “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:46 And Jesus said, “Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to … Continue reading →

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Glory Abounds

Posted on October 15, 2018 by billtonnis

May our lives be a song of thanksgiving. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 113:3 From the rising of the sun to its setting let the name of the LORD be praised. … Continue reading →

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Amazing Love

Posted on October 12, 2018 by billtonnis

Beyond the human-created delusions…a magnificent creation continues. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 111:2-3 Great are the works of the LORD, exquisite in all their delights. Majestic and glorious are … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on October 11, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is the way and destination. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:9 “And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will … Continue reading →

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Love Unites

Posted on October 10, 2018 by billtonnis

“We are already one. But we imagine that we are not.” – Thomas Merton (Listen to my song “All Are One” on the Mercy Reigns album by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 117:1 Praise the LORD, all you nations! Glorify him, … Continue reading →

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Give All

Posted on October 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Following the way of Love leads to a transformed life. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Galatians 1:22-24 And I was unknown personally to the churches of Judea that are in Christ; … Continue reading →

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Find Peace

Posted on October 5, 2018 by billtonnis

To those who are awake…God’s love is palpable. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 139:1-3, 5 LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; … Continue reading →

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Be the Gospel

Posted on October 4, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be a channel of God’s love. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:1-2 After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two] others whom he sent ahead of … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on October 3, 2018 by billtonnis

The now is the portal to peace and an abundant life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:61-62 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on October 1, 2018 by billtonnis

What attachments are keeping us from being our true selves? (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Job 1:21 Job said, “Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go … Continue reading →

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