Tag Archives: non-violence

Working for Oneness

Posted on April 16, 2020 by billtonnis

Stand up to injustice with both fortitude and non-violence. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 24:36 While the disciples were still speaking about this, Jesus stood in their midst and … Continue reading →

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Be Peace

Posted on February 19, 2020 by billtonnis

Before reacting – pause, reflect, then respond from a place of non-violence. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ James 1:19-20 Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, … Continue reading →

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Compassion Rules

Posted on February 11, 2020 by billtonnis

Love takes precedent over law. +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:9 “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” +++ The religious leaders … Continue reading →

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Sacred Unity

Posted on November 13, 2019 by billtonnis

May we all work for the wholeness of each person and all creation. +++ (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 82:3-4 “Defend the lowly and fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and … Continue reading →

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Make Peace

Posted on November 6, 2019 by billtonnis

May we each channel the love that our Creator continually gives us. (Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 13:10 Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the … Continue reading →

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The Way of Jesus

Posted on November 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Justice + Compassion + Non-violence = Kingdom of God (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” +++ You seldom … 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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The Way

Posted on September 12, 2019 by billtonnis

The path of Jesus is non-violent justice. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:27-28 “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who … Continue reading →

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The Power of Peace

Posted on December 5, 2017 by billtonnis

What would Jesus do? (Please listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) (Sample and/or purchase my songs on iTunes by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 11:4 He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth, and with … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on August 14, 2017 by billtonnis

One act of love can extinguish a firestorm of hate. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 17:22-23 As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is to be … Continue reading →

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