Tag Archives: Martin Luther King

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr

Posted on January 18, 2021 by billtonnis

“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Martin Luther King Jr. +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by … Continue reading →

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In Christ

Posted on September 21, 2020 by billtonnis

“We’ve learned to fly the air as birds, we’ve learned to swim the seas as fish, yet we haven’t learned to walk the Earth as brothers and sisters.” – Martin Luther King Jr +++ Listen to my song “I Stand … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Power

Posted on September 10, 2020 by billtonnis

“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.” – Martin Luther King +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube. +++ Luke 6:27-29 “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who … Continue reading →

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Now Is Our Time

Posted on June 24, 2020 by billtonnis

“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Stream and/or purchase my songs on Amazon Music by … Continue reading →

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Transformation Needed

Posted on January 20, 2020 by billtonnis

Change is necessary to grow…physically and spiritually. +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE +++ Mark 2:22 “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, … Continue reading →

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Open Minds and Hearts

Posted on January 21, 2019 by billtonnis

For something new to start…something old must end. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 2:22 “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, … Continue reading →

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Give Glory to God

Posted on January 15, 2018 by billtonnis

When we are our true selves…we truly shine. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 50:23 Those who offer praise as a sacrifice honor me. +++ It seems that God is more … Continue reading →

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Peacemakers Needed

Posted on September 27, 2016 by billtonnis

Love…not violence…dispels fear and hate. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on May 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” For the peaceable kingdom of God to … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on September 30, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James … Continue reading →

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