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Pour Me Out

Posted on August 14, 2017 by billtonnis

One act of love can extinguish a firestorm of hate. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 17:22-23 As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is to be … Continue reading →

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Take Flight

Posted on August 11, 2017 by billtonnis

Letting go of stuff leads to a full life. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on August 10, 2017 by billtonnis

Service is the path that leads to your true self. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be.” +++ … Continue reading →

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Transformation in Progress

Posted on August 9, 2017 by billtonnis

Every struggle leads to a new awakening in God’s time. (Listen to my song “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 106:13-14 But they soon forgot all he had done; they had no patience for his plan. In the desert they … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on August 8, 2017 by billtonnis

What if each of us helped others know they are loved by God? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 15:14 Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind). If a blind person leads … Continue reading →

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Action Required

Posted on August 7, 2017 by billtonnis

One small act of kindness will start ripples of positive change. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 14:16 [Jesus] said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on August 4, 2017 by billtonnis

Finding your calling requires growth and courage. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:54-55 Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where … Continue reading →

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Soul Longing

Posted on August 3, 2017 by billtonnis

Let go and live. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 84:3 My heart and flesh cry out for the living God. +++ Is there a yearning inside of you? Is there an inner emptiness? … Continue reading →

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Priceless

Posted on August 2, 2017 by billtonnis

Finding your true self requires a lot of letting go. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on August 1, 2017 by billtonnis

All of creation is the product of Love itself. (Listen to my song “Lift Up Our Voices” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 103:12-13 As far as the east is from the west, so far have our sins been removed from … Continue reading →

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