Tag Archives: mercy

My First Published Book

Posted on October 27, 2018 by billtonnis

It’s a culmination of ten years of writing scripture reflections…my first book is now available on Amazon: Mercy Reigns – A Daily Devotional of Compassion, Comfort and Healing +++ Give yourself a daily dose of inspiration and peace! Check it … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on October 26, 2018 by billtonnis

Are you being an advocate of love, peace and unity? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on October 17, 2018 by billtonnis

Love, mercy and forgiveness…changes hearts. (Listen to the song of the day “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:46 And Jesus said, “Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to … Continue reading →

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Works Required

Posted on September 25, 2018 by billtonnis

What good are religious beliefs if you aren’t helping those in need? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish … Continue reading →

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Missionaries of Mercy

Posted on September 5, 2018 by billtonnis

May we all be messengers of God’s love in word and action. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 4:42-43 At Daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for … Continue reading →

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God Saves

Posted on August 23, 2018 by billtonnis

As long as you are breathing…you are being transformed by Love. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on August 8, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is our Source and Destination. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 31:3-4 With age-old love I have loved you; so I have kept my mercy toward you. Again I will restore you, … Continue reading →

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Growing Compassion

Posted on July 30, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to take part in God’s love story. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:31 Jesus proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heaven is like a … Continue reading →

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Radical Love

Posted on July 20, 2018 by billtonnis

When laws are tempered with compassion…hearts can be transformed. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 12:7 “If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on July 16, 2018 by billtonnis

Love calls us to help those in need. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 1:16 Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow. +++ The prophet Isaiah … Continue reading →

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