Tag Archives: humility

True Self

Posted on March 15, 2022 by billtonnis

“My false and private self is the one who wants to exist outside the reach of God’s will and God’s love—outside of reality and outside of life. And such a self cannot help but be an illusion.” – Thomas Merton … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on September 21, 2021 by billtonnis

“Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” – Rainer Maria Rilke +++ Listen to the song of the day “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Wholemaking

Posted on September 16, 2021 by billtonnis

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” – Mahatma Gandhi +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart). Thank … Continue reading →

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From the Heart

Posted on September 13, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay “Compassion is an action word with no boundaries. It is never wasted.” – Prince +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Restoration in Progress

Posted on July 2, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by danaz from Pixabay “Humility is the surest sign of strength.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following the scripture reflection … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on October 23, 2020 by billtonnis

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in … Continue reading →

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Purpose Driven

Posted on July 20, 2020 by billtonnis

The keys to a life well-lived are in the following scripture verse. +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Micah 6:8 You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the … Continue reading →

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Humility Required

Posted on June 22, 2020 by billtonnis

May our eyes be open to new perspectives. +++ Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Purchase and/or stream my songs on Amazon Music by clicking HERE. Purchase my book “Mercy Reigns: A Daily Devotional of … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on October 26, 2018 by billtonnis

Are you being an advocate of love, peace and unity? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of … Continue reading →

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Peacemaker

Posted on September 21, 2018 by billtonnis

Between fight and flight there is a third way. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of … Continue reading →

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