Tag Archives: Jesus

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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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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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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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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