Tag Archives: kingdom of God

Action Required

Posted on September 18, 2020 by billtonnis

“The more I get to know Jesus, the more trouble he seems to get me into.” – Shane Claiborne, The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by … Continue reading →

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Happily Empty

Posted on September 9, 2020 by billtonnis

“Attachment is the source of all suffering.” Buddha +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for … Continue reading →

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Come Together

Posted on September 7, 2020 by billtonnis

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 6:6-7 On another Sabbath he went … Continue reading →

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Serenity

Posted on August 26, 2020 by billtonnis

“The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” – Mahatma Gandhi +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 2 Thessalonians 3:16 May the Lord … Continue reading →

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Awestruck

Posted on July 15, 2020 by billtonnis

Are your constant thoughts and judgments causing you to miss life? +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 11:25 Jesus exclaimed, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, … Continue reading →

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Be Here

Posted on March 22, 2019 by billtonnis

Now is sacred to those who are awake. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on March 20, 2019 by billtonnis

“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” – Frederick Buechner (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 20:26 “Whoever wishes … Continue reading →

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Original Unity

Posted on March 5, 2019 by billtonnis

“We are already one. But we imagine we are not.” – Thomas Merton (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 10:31 “But many that are first will be last, and [the] last will … Continue reading →

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Awakening Grace

Posted on March 4, 2019 by billtonnis

How present are you? (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 10:23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on October 3, 2018 by billtonnis

The now is the portal to peace and an abundant life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:61-62 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to … Continue reading →

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