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Be Your True Self

Posted on March 16, 2017 by billtonnis

Let Love lead you. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 17:5 Thus says the Lord: Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength in flesh, whose heart turns away … Continue reading →

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Saved by Grace

Posted on March 15, 2017 by billtonnis

Fall into the loving arms of God. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. +++ It seems it is only when … Continue reading →

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Counter Culture

Posted on March 14, 2017 by billtonnis

Giving leads to receiving abundant life. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” … Continue reading →

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Love Includes

Posted on March 13, 2017 by billtonnis

When we take part in exclusion…we take part in delusion. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:37 “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and … Continue reading →

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True Wealth

Posted on February 24, 2017 by billtonnis

Take a moment…and give thanks for your friends. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” by clicking HERE) +++ Sirach 6:14-15 A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure. A faithful friend is beyond … Continue reading →

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New Life Ahead

Posted on February 22, 2017 by billtonnis

Let the Light of Love lead you through the struggles. (Listen to my song “Salvation” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. +++ … Continue reading →

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Salvation

Posted on February 17, 2017 by billtonnis

When we drop our masks…our true selves are revealed. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 8:35 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for … 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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Be Awake

Posted on February 14, 2017 by billtonnis

Stop. Look. Listen. God is present. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 8:18 “Do you have eyes and not see, ears and not hear?” +++ It seems that much of the time…we are … Continue reading →

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