Tag Archives: mission

Contemplation and Action

Posted on October 8, 2019 by billtonnis

How will we know God’s will…if we aren’t listening? (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:38-40 As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on October 1, 2019 by billtonnis

The Christian response to injustice is non-violent, compassionate confrontation. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:51-52 When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, and … Continue reading →

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Compassion Required

Posted on September 24, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without action is dead (James 2:17). (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He … Continue reading →

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Purpose in Life

Posted on July 10, 2019 by billtonnis

Love was Jesus’ message and mission. What’s yours? (Listen to the song of the day “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” … Continue reading →

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Empty Yet Full

Posted on June 5, 2019 by billtonnis

To serve is to bring your true self to life. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 20:33-35 “I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You know well that these … Continue reading →

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Missioned

Posted on May 8, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all called to be whole-makers. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 8:5-7 Thus Philip went down to [the] city of Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. With one accord, the … Continue reading →

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Social Justice

Posted on April 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without works is dead. – James 2:17 (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 42:6-7 I, the LORD, have called you for justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on January 16, 2019 by billtonnis

“Silence is God’s first language.” – St. John of the Cross (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on December 4, 2018 by billtonnis

Who are those in need…who need you? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. He shows … Continue reading →

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Called

Posted on November 30, 2018 by billtonnis

You are here for an eternal purpose. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 4:21-22 Jesus walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and … Continue reading →

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