Tag Archives: ministry

Share the Light

Posted on October 22, 2021 by billtonnis

“Love seeks one thing only: the good of the one loved. It leaves all other secondary effects to take care of themselves. Love, therefore, is its own reward.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on September 14, 2020 by billtonnis

“The wings of transformation are born of patience and struggle.” – Janet S. Dickens +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Book of Numbers 21:9 Accordingly Moses made a bronze serpent and … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 22, 2020 by billtonnis

She became known as “apostle to the apostles.” +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 20:16-17 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which … Continue reading →

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Called and Sent

Posted on May 26, 2020 by billtonnis

Divine Love is free and abundant like sunshine on a clear day. +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” by clicking HERE. +++ Acts 20:24 “Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may … Continue reading →

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Silence Speaks

Posted on April 17, 2020 by billtonnis

This isolation invites us to listen to the yearning in our souls. +++ Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 21:4-6 When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; … Continue reading →

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God’s Will

Posted on March 26, 2020 by billtonnis

Let Love lead you as you live life’s questions. +++ Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 5:36 “The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that … Continue reading →

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Lose Your Life to Find It

Posted on January 16, 2020 by billtonnis

When you let go of your ego’s wants…you get what your true self needs. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 1:45 Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on December 16, 2019 by billtonnis

Love and forgiveness are always given by God. +++ (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 25:6 Remember your compassion and your mercy, O LORD, for they are ages old. +++ Did you … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on November 8, 2019 by billtonnis

When we let go of our egos’ agenda…God’s agenda can begin. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 15:17-18 In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to boast in what pertains to … Continue reading →

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Be Here Now

Posted on September 10, 2019 by billtonnis

May we all practice the ministry of healing presence to others. (Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:19 Everyone in the crowd sought to touch him because power came forth from him … Continue reading →

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