Tag Archives: mercy

Eternal Bond

Posted on October 21, 2020 by billtonnis

“God loved us before he made us; and his love has never diminished and never shall.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Ephesians 3:2-3 If, as I … Continue reading →

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Love Over Law

Posted on October 13, 2020 by billtonnis

“A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” Pope Francis +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that Jesus did not … Continue reading →

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Choose Compassion

Posted on October 8, 2020 by billtonnis

“To be risen with Christ means not only that one has a choice and that one may live by a higher law – the law of grace and love – but that one must do so.” – Thomas Merton +++ … Continue reading →

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Grace Happens

Posted on October 6, 2020 by billtonnis

“Most of us were taught that God would love us if and when we change. In fact, God loves you so that you can change.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ … Continue reading →

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Love Required

Posted on August 25, 2020 by billtonnis

“Compassion is a verb.” Thich Nhat Hanh +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 23:23-24 Jesus said, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You pay tithes of dill and cumin, and … Continue reading →

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Unchained

Posted on August 13, 2020 by billtonnis

“Without forgiveness, there is no future.” Desmond Tutu +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked Jesus, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive … Continue reading →

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Open to Change

Posted on July 27, 2020 by billtonnis

Let go, listen, and allow Love to guide your words and actions. +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 13:33 Jesus spoke to them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast … Continue reading →

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WWJD?

Posted on July 17, 2020 by billtonnis

Christianity calls for compassion to counter-balance law. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 12:1-2 At that time Jesus was going through a field of grain on the Sabbath. His disciples were … Continue reading →

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Love Changes Everything

Posted on July 1, 2020 by billtonnis

Allow the path of compassion to transform you. +++ As part of today’s reflection, listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Amos 5:14 Seek good and not evil, that you may live. +++ … Continue reading →

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Humility Required

Posted on June 22, 2020 by billtonnis

May our eyes be open to new perspectives. +++ Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Purchase and/or stream my songs on Amazon Music by clicking HERE. Purchase my book “Mercy Reigns: A Daily Devotional of … Continue reading →

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