Tag Archives: joy

News of Great Joy

Posted on December 31, 2022 by billtonnis

“May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven around the heart of wonder.” – John O’Donohue Click HERE to listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation My 4 albums and 2 books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart) are available for purchase HERE. Also available on Amazon. Stream and/or … Continue reading →

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Trust the Process

Posted on June 8, 2022 by billtonnis

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” – Brene Brown +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available for purchase HERE. Also available on Amazon. +++ … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Dance

Posted on March 28, 2022 by billtonnis

“Our duty, as men and women, is to proceed as if limits to our ability did not exist. We are collaborators in creation.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my … Continue reading →

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Open to Awe

Posted on July 14, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Lalelu2000 from Pixabay “I am youth. I am joy. I am freedom!” said Peter Pan. – J.M. Barrie +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on July 9, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay “Some people around you will not understand your journey. They don’t need to; it’s not for them.” – Paulo Coelho +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on May 13, 2021 by billtonnis

“The best time to show love is when life is forcing you to show hatred.” – Mitta Xinindlu +++ Listen to my song “Let the Joy Rise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

Awaken

Posted on March 18, 2021 by billtonnis

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2020 by billtonnis

“By virtue of Creation, and still more the Incarnation, nothing here below is profane for those who know how to see.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious by clicking HERE. +++ … Continue reading →

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Glory Be

Posted on November 24, 2020 by billtonnis

“Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” – Rumi +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 96:11-12 … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on October 14, 2020 by billtonnis

“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” – Rumi +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, … Continue reading →

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