Tag Archives: non-violence

Redemption

Posted on September 28, 2021 by billtonnis

“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” – C.S. Lewis +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy … Continue reading →

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Grace Transforms

Posted on June 11, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay “God loved us before he made us; and his love has never diminished and never shall.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my … Continue reading →

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Beloved Community

Posted on May 26, 2021 by billtonnis

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at … Continue reading →

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Transformative Path

Posted on May 4, 2021 by billtonnis

“If you want to cure the world, don’t emanate fear, emanate love.” – Ram Dass +++ Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at … Continue reading →

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Live to Love

Posted on April 30, 2021 by billtonnis

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver, The Summer Day +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs … Continue reading →

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Divine Reflection

Posted on April 8, 2021 by billtonnis

“It is the self-planted in us by the God who made us in God’s own image – the self that wants nothing more, or less, than for us to be who we were created to be.” – Parker Palmer, Let … Continue reading →

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Peacefully Oppose

Posted on October 29, 2020 by billtonnis

“When the church hears the cry of the oppressed it cannot but denounce the social structures that give rise to and perpetuate the misery from which the cry arises.” – St. Oscar Romero +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Power

Posted on September 10, 2020 by billtonnis

“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.” – Martin Luther King +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube. +++ Luke 6:27-29 “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on July 31, 2020 by billtonnis

“People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway.” Kent M. Keith +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 13:54-57 Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in … Continue reading →

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Take Comfort

Posted on April 23, 2020 by billtonnis

Trust that a Higher Power is leading you to new life. +++ Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 34:19 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. … Continue reading →

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