Tag Archives: presence

God Is with You

Posted on March 30, 2020 by billtonnis

Awareness of your minds’ habitual, conditioned thoughts frees you. +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on March 11, 2020 by billtonnis

Trust that a Great Compassion will lead you if you allow it. +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, … Continue reading →

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Action Required

Posted on February 26, 2020 by billtonnis

How will justice and compassion manifest…if not for us? +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 2 Corinthians 5:20 We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. +++ … 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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Listen

Posted on February 12, 2020 by billtonnis

A healthy dose of silence could be the cure you’ve been looking for. +++ Listen to my song “Turn off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:14-15 Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear … Continue reading →

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God Is Good

Posted on February 4, 2020 by billtonnis

Know that the Love that made the universe will triumph. +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 86:4-5 Gladden the soul of your servant; to you, Lord, I lift up my soul. Lord, … Continue reading →

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Eternal Love

Posted on February 3, 2020 by billtonnis

There is hope within your deepest struggle that won’t let go. +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 5:18-20 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on December 5, 2019 by billtonnis

May our actions be living signs of God’s love. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but … Continue reading →

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Sacrament of Presence

Posted on November 14, 2019 by billtonnis

The incredible unconditional love of God is available right now. +++ (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Way

Posted on October 23, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all in the midst of a Benevolent Creative Flow. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 124:7-8 We escaped with our lives like a bird from the fowler’s … Continue reading →

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