Tag Archives: mercy

Open to Grace

Posted on April 24, 2017 by billtonnis

Dying to your false self leads to birth of your true self. (Listen to the song of the day “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ John 3:3 “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom … Continue reading →

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Finishing My 4th Album!

Posted on April 14, 2017 by billtonnis

Hello to all! It is my pleasure to post scripture reflections on this blog. Today I’m asking for contributions to help me finish my 4th album of original music titled Mercy Reigns. Any donation amount is helpful and appreciated at … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on April 13, 2017 by billtonnis

We are all called to serve others. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ John 13:14-15 “If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on April 12, 2017 by billtonnis

Despite the dreadful happenings in the world…Love is still winning. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 69:21 Insult has broken my heart, and I am weak; I looked for compassion, but there was none, for … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on April 3, 2017 by billtonnis

Unconditional Love confounds minds…and transforms hearts. (Listen to my song “Salvation” by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:10-11 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither … Continue reading →

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True Sacrifice

Posted on March 3, 2017 by billtonnis

What if we saw the “other” as “us”? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 58:6-7 “This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on February 27, 2017 by billtonnis

Know that God’s love is free and always given…so share it. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 10:21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking … Continue reading →

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Way of Christ

Posted on February 16, 2017 by billtonnis

Choose the path of both compassion and justice. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE.) +++ Mark 8:27-28 Along the way Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” They said in reply, … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on February 15, 2017 by billtonnis

God loves us exactly the way we are. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 116:12 How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? +++ If we took an … Continue reading →

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Grounded in Grace

Posted on February 13, 2017 by billtonnis

Let Love guide your thoughts and actions. (Listen to the song of the day “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 50:16-17 But to the wicked God says: “Why do you recite my commandments and profess my covenant with your lips? You … Continue reading →

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