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Thy Will Be Done

Posted on March 21, 2017 by billtonnis

It is in letting go…that new life can begin. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 25:4 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. +++ Most people have no idea that … Continue reading →

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Divine Presence

Posted on March 19, 2017 by billtonnis

The key to peace and contentment…is being attuned to the now. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 1:20 The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son … Continue reading →

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Vineyard of God

Posted on March 17, 2017 by billtonnis

What if we all cultivated a more compassionate community? (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on March 16, 2017 by billtonnis

Let Love lead you. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 17:5 Thus says the Lord: Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength in flesh, whose heart turns away … Continue reading →

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Saved by Grace

Posted on March 15, 2017 by billtonnis

Fall into the loving arms of God. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. +++ It seems it is only when … Continue reading →

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Counter Culture

Posted on March 14, 2017 by billtonnis

Giving leads to receiving abundant life. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” … Continue reading →

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Love Includes

Posted on March 13, 2017 by billtonnis

When we take part in exclusion…we take part in delusion. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:37 “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and … Continue reading →

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True Sacrifice

Posted on March 3, 2017 by billtonnis

What if we saw the “other” as “us”? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 58:6-7 “This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free … Continue reading →

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Path to Wholeness

Posted on March 2, 2017 by billtonnis

The more we lose our egos’ cravings…the more peace we gain. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and … Continue reading →

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Dying to Live

Posted on March 1, 2017 by billtonnis

When we let go of the need to control…our transformation can begin. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day … Continue reading →

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