Tag Archives: meditation

Silent Prayer

Posted on April 8, 2014 by billtonnis

John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.” Jesus knew who He was. He came to know this through His close relationship with … Continue reading →

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The Way the Truth and the Life

Posted on December 30, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 2:5-6 But whoever keeps Jesus’ word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. This is the way we may know that we are in union with him: whoever claims to abide in him ought to live … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration

Posted on September 10, 2013 by billtonnis

(Listen to Bill’s song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking on Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes below and to the right) Luke 6:12-13 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on August 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:46-47 “And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Mary is the great example of listening to God and saying “yes.” When asked if she would be the mother … Continue reading →

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Counter-Culture

Posted on July 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 13:2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. Jesus was quite the draw. But He was no celebrity. While our culture flocks to … Continue reading →

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Inner Peace

Posted on July 2, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:24-26 Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” He said to them, … Continue reading →

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Always and Forever

Posted on March 19, 2013 by billtonnis

John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.” Jesus knew who He was. He came to know this through His close relationship with … Continue reading →

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