Tag Archives: pray

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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Love Never Fails

Posted on October 2, 2018 by billtonnis

In darkest times…trust that a Light will appear. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 88:2-3 LORD, the God of my salvation, I call out by day; at night I … Continue reading →

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Transforming Silence

Posted on September 11, 2018 by billtonnis

A daily practice of stillness and quiet…will change your life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:12 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray and he spent the night … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Connection

Posted on June 20, 2018 by billtonnis

Silence is the portal to peace beyond understanding. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your … Continue reading →

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Be Renewed

Posted on June 18, 2018 by billtonnis

Let go and let Love lead you. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 5:3-4 To you I pray, O Lord; at dawn you will hear my cry; at dawn I will plead before … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on December 21, 2017 by billtonnis

Listen to your heart…then take action. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) (Sample and/or purchase my songs on iTunes by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:45 “Blessed are you who believed that what was … Continue reading →

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Be Still and Listen

Posted on January 11, 2017 by billtonnis

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

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Being Christian

Posted on October 5, 2016 by billtonnis

A more compassionate and just world…starts with you and me. (Listen to my song Shall We Sing by clicking HERE) (Learn about and contribute to my new album project by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:2 Jesus said to them, “When … Continue reading →

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Gut Check

Posted on April 7, 2016 by billtonnis

Am I reflecting the light of God’s unconditional Love? +++ Acts 5:29 But Peter and the apostles said in reply, “We must obey God rather than men.” +++ Peer pressure and the ways of our culture can be tough to … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on January 13, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let … Continue reading →

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