Tag Archives: joy

Rejoice

Posted on May 8, 2018 by billtonnis

We exist by the grace of a Great Compassion. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 138:2-3 I praise your name for your fidelity and love. For you have exalted over all your name … Continue reading →

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Exultations

Posted on April 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Life is a joyous mystery of epic proportions. +++ Psalm 8:5-10 What are humans that you are mindful of them, mere mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them little less than a god, crowned them with … Continue reading →

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Resurrection

Posted on April 2, 2018 by billtonnis

In my surrender…freedom springs (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. +++ … Continue reading →

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Easter

Posted on April 1, 2018 by billtonnis

Peace, love, blessings and new life be unto you. Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE

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Freedom

Posted on March 6, 2018 by billtonnis

Forgiveness is the key that opens the lock to a life of joy. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on November 15, 2017 by billtonnis

God communicates through our senses when we are truly present. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Wisdom 6:11 Desire therefore my words; long for them and you shall be instructed. +++ In any close relationship we … Continue reading →

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Be a Peacemaker

Posted on September 25, 2017 by billtonnis

Plant seeds of love in the soils of discord and hatred. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 126:5 Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy. +++ None of us … Continue reading →

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Becoming Whole

Posted on May 18, 2017 by billtonnis

Love is the only path to joy. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:10-11 “If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and … Continue reading →

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Peace and Joy

Posted on January 27, 2017 by billtonnis

Letting go of attachments awakens the true self. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” by clicking HERE) +++ Hebrews 10:34 You even joined in the sufferings of those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, … Continue reading →

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Come Together

Posted on November 9, 2016 by billtonnis

If God is Love then to love is our calling and each moment a new opportunity. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God’s co-workers. +++ This life is not … Continue reading →

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