Tag Archives: life

Death to Life

Posted on September 14, 2020 by billtonnis

“The wings of transformation are born of patience and struggle.” – Janet S. Dickens +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Book of Numbers 21:9 Accordingly Moses made a bronze serpent and … Continue reading →

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Be Not Afraid

Posted on August 3, 2020 by billtonnis

Life is a series of dyings and risings. +++ Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 14:30-31 But when Peter saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on July 28, 2020 by billtonnis

Death to life is an ongoing cycle of God’s creative plan. +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Jeremiah 14:19 Why have you struck us a blow that cannot be healed? We wait … Continue reading →

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Eternal Banquet

Posted on July 23, 2020 by billtonnis

“The most telling and profound way of describing the evolution of the universe would undoubtedly be to trace the evolution of love.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking … 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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Road Less Traveled

Posted on July 14, 2020 by billtonnis

Taking the narrow path is tough, but it leads to freedom. +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 11:20 Jesus began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty … Continue reading →

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Liminal Space

Posted on May 28, 2020 by billtonnis

In order to grow, we must be willing to let go and be changed. +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Purchase HERE. Thank you! +++ Psalm 16:1 Keep me safe, O God; in you I … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Only Answer

Posted on March 31, 2020 by billtonnis

All struggles lead to new life if we trust in a Higher Power. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 102:2-3 LORD, hear my prayer; let my cry come to you. Do … Continue reading →

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Eternal Truth

Posted on March 23, 2020 by billtonnis

The only treasure that lasts is love. +++ Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Isaiah 65:17-18 See, I am creating new heavens and a new earth; The former things shall … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on February 27, 2020 by billtonnis

When you let go…you can actually live. +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 9:24-25 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life … Continue reading →

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