Tag Archives: human

Epic Existence

Posted on July 20, 2020 by billtonnis

“Life in God should be a daring adventure of love – a continuous journey of putting aside our securities to enter more profoundly into the uncharted depths of God.” – Ilia Delio +++ Listen to my song “I Stand in … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on March 4, 2020 by billtonnis

We are spiritual beings on a human journey to discover compassion. +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 51:3 Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love. +++ … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on October 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Forgiveness transforms faults and failures. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 7:19 For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. +++ … Continue reading →

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Soul Food

Posted on May 6, 2019 by billtonnis

“We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem

Posted on September 28, 2018 by billtonnis

Life is a Mystery with Love at the core. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ecclesiastes 3:1-2,4 There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on November 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Philippians 1:6 I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. St. Paul knew of the infinite worth and purpose of each person … Continue reading →

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Eternal Giver

Posted on May 8, 2013 by billtonnis

Acts 17:24-25 “The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in sanctuaries made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands because he needs anything. … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on April 18, 2013 by billtonnis

John 6:45 “Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me.” It’s not what we do that brings us closer to God but what we let be done to us by God. It is not an … Continue reading →

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Follow Jesus

Posted on April 11, 2013 by billtonnis

John 3:35-36 The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to him. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life. We have a lot of information about Jesus and … Continue reading →

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Eternal Hope

Posted on March 18, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. When you feel rejected…buried in troubles…lost…remember that Jesus felt the same feelings in the most extreme way. The Son of … Continue reading →

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