Tag Archives: Matthew 25

Be the Change

Posted on August 24, 2021 by billtonnis

Photo from The Post and Courier (postandcourier.com) “We can’t heal the world today but we can begin with a voice of compassion, a heart of love, and an act of kindness.” – Mary Davis +++ Listen to my song “Pour … Continue reading →

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True Disciple

Posted on November 4, 2020 by billtonnis

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others.” – Dalai Lama +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 14:26 Jesus said, “If any one comes to me without … Continue reading →

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Option for the Poor

Posted on October 7, 2020 by billtonnis

“Think what the world could look like if we took care of the poor even half as well as we do our bibles!” – Dorothy Day +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking … Continue reading →

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Calling

Posted on September 4, 2020 by billtonnis

“Your vocation is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Frederick Buechner +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 1 Corinthians 4:1 Thus should one regard us: as … Continue reading →

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Churchianity or Christianity?

Posted on March 2, 2020 by billtonnis

Jesus wanted followers…not fans. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 25:35-36 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger … Continue reading →

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One Human Family

Posted on August 12, 2019 by billtonnis

The Jewish and Christian traditions both call us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Deuteronomy 10:17-19 “For the LORD, your God, is the … Continue reading →

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Breath of God

Posted on March 11, 2019 by billtonnis

Our Loving Source is in you, me and every living thing. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 25:40 “And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, … Continue reading →

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Agent of Mercy

Posted on March 8, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to serve in the unique way that only each of us can. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 58:6-7 Is this not, rather, the fasting I wish: releasing … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on January 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Caring for the poor, the stranger and those in prison is a mandate of Jesus. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 4:20 “But those (seeds) sown on rich soil are the ones who … Continue reading →

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Keep Hope Alive

Posted on December 18, 2018 by billtonnis

How will the oppressed and those in need get help…if not for you and me? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed … Continue reading →

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