Tag Archives: Higher Power

Called

Posted on October 18, 2018 by billtonnis

Go where your heart leads you. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 4:16-17 At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it … Continue reading →

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God Saves

Posted on August 23, 2018 by billtonnis

As long as you are breathing…you are being transformed by Love. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit … Continue reading →

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Be at Peace

Posted on December 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life brings with it its share of challenges. Those challenges can become burdens unless we turn to a Higher Power. We can … Continue reading →

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God Centered

Posted on September 29, 2014 by billtonnis

John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” Jesus was fully committed to loving and serving God. He did not have mixed motivations. Jesus could … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on August 5, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 15:14 Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind). If a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a pit.” We are sorely in need of leaders with both wisdom and compassion. These are … Continue reading →

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New Life in Progress

Posted on March 31, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create. God … Continue reading →

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Trust in a Higher Power

Posted on July 8, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:20-22 A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” Jesus turned around and saw … Continue reading →

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Who Is Your Shepherd?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:36 At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. It takes being at the bottom before you realize how much you need … Continue reading →

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