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Cultivate Compassion

Posted on July 31, 2017 by billtonnis

One small act of mercy can make a HUGE difference. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:31-32 “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. … Continue reading →

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Persevere

Posted on July 28, 2017 by billtonnis

The path to wholeness is narrow and difficult…unless we trust. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:20-21 “The seed down on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and receives … Continue reading →

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Live the Questions

Posted on July 27, 2017 by billtonnis

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart.” – Rainer Maria Rilke (Listen to the song of the day “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:13 “This is why I speak to them in parables, because ‘they look … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on July 26, 2017 by billtonnis

Times of struggle are birth pangs of new life. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Exodus 16:2 Here in the wilderness the whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. +++ Despite God’s record of … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on July 25, 2017 by billtonnis

The key to experiencing new life…is letting go. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so that … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on July 24, 2017 by billtonnis

The Presence of God is everywhere. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 12:38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.” +++ … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on July 21, 2017 by billtonnis

May compassion guide our words and actions. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 12:7 “If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men.” +++ The … Continue reading →

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God Is Present

Posted on July 20, 2017 by billtonnis

Renewal begins now…and now…and now…etc. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” +++ Does it seem … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart

Posted on July 19, 2017 by billtonnis

No college degrees are needed to know God. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 11:25 Jesus said in reply, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on July 18, 2017 by billtonnis

Our Source is an Eternal Fount of Unconditional Love. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 69:33-34 “See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, take heart! For the Lord hears the poor, does … Continue reading →

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