Tag Archives: presence

Enjoy

Posted on October 22, 2019 by billtonnis

When you awaken to the now…you find peace. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 40:9 “I delight to do your will, my God; your law is in my inner being!” +++ … Continue reading →

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Now Here

Posted on October 17, 2019 by billtonnis

Slow down and enjoy each magical moment. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 130:6 My soul waits for the LORD more than sentinels wait for the dawn. +++ This scripture verse speaks … Continue reading →

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Empty Yet Full

Posted on October 16, 2019 by billtonnis

As ego recedes…true self rises. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 62:2 My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. +++ My soul…my truest self…is yearning for something…something to … Continue reading →

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Eternal Now

Posted on October 2, 2019 by billtonnis

(Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:3 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” +++ Do you … Continue reading →

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Be Here Now

Posted on September 10, 2019 by billtonnis

May we all practice the ministry of healing presence to others. (Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:19 Everyone in the crowd sought to touch him because power came forth from him … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart

Posted on August 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Many are missing their lives because they’re stuck in their heads. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 25:13 “Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” +++ This is … Continue reading →

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Reach Out

Posted on August 14, 2019 by billtonnis

Within caring relationships we experience the Source of Life. (Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the … Continue reading →

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Divine Purpose

Posted on July 31, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be compassionately present to everyone and everything. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:45-46 “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. … Continue reading →

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The Great I Am

Posted on July 18, 2019 by billtonnis

One sure way to know and experience God…is by being present. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Exodus 3:13-14 “But,” said Moses to God, “if I go to the Israelites and say to them, … Continue reading →

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In the Name of Love

Posted on July 17, 2019 by billtonnis

God wants to collaborate with you…just as you are. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Exodus 3:10-11 Now, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out … Continue reading →

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