Tag Archives: inspiration

Divine Justice

Posted on October 7, 2019 by billtonnis

True Love uplifts and restores. (Listen to my song Love Will Always Lead You Home on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jonah 2:1-3; 11 But the LORD sent a great fish to swallow Jonah, and he remained in the belly … Continue reading →

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Gut Check

Posted on October 4, 2019 by billtonnis

What if love was our main motivation in life? (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Baruch 1:21-22 For we did not listen to the voice of the LORD, our God, in all … Continue reading →

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Go Forth

Posted on October 3, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is being called to be compassion to all. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:1-2 After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two] others whom he sent ahead of him … Continue reading →

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Eternal Now

Posted on October 2, 2019 by billtonnis

(Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:3 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” +++ Do you … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on October 1, 2019 by billtonnis

The Christian response to injustice is non-violent, compassionate confrontation. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:51-52 When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, and … Continue reading →

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Divine Success

Posted on September 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Serving others is the fruition of self-emptying. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:48 Jesus said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on September 27, 2019 by billtonnis

Are you a fan…or a follower? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:20 Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” +++ How you answer this question…will shape … Continue reading →

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Radical Trust

Posted on September 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Blessed, broken and sent. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:3 Jesus said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take … Continue reading →

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Compassion Required

Posted on September 24, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without action is dead (James 2:17). (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He … Continue reading →

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Let Your Life Shine

Posted on September 23, 2019 by billtonnis

Be a beacon of the love of God. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:16 Jesus said, “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it … Continue reading →

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