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Be Thankful

Posted on August 23, 2017 by billtonnis

God’s love is gratuitous and extravagant. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 20:15-16 “Are you envious because I am generous? Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.” +++ In … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on August 21, 2017 by billtonnis

What is blocking you from a life of joyful service? (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 19:16, 21 “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “If you … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on August 15, 2017 by billtonnis

The voice of Love speaks in the silence of our hearts. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:45 “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would … 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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Take Flight

Posted on August 11, 2017 by billtonnis

Letting go of stuff leads to a full life. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take … Continue reading →

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Transformation in Progress

Posted on August 9, 2017 by billtonnis

Every struggle leads to a new awakening in God’s time. (Listen to my song “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 106:13-14 But they soon forgot all he had done; they had no patience for his plan. In the desert they … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on August 4, 2017 by billtonnis

Finding your calling requires growth and courage. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:54-55 Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where … Continue reading →

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Soul Longing

Posted on August 3, 2017 by billtonnis

Let go and live. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 84:3 My heart and flesh cry out for the living God. +++ Is there a yearning inside of you? Is there an inner emptiness? … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on August 1, 2017 by billtonnis

All of creation is the product of Love itself. (Listen to my song “Lift Up Our Voices” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 103:12-13 As far as the east is from the west, so far have our sins been removed from … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on July 26, 2017 by billtonnis

Times of struggle are birth pangs of new life. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Exodus 16:2 Here in the wilderness the whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. +++ Despite God’s record of … Continue reading →

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