Tag Archives: presence

Cultivate Love

Posted on December 1, 2017 by billtonnis

May all our actions be life-giving. (Listen to the song of the day “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 21:29-31 Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When … Continue reading →

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Grace Happens

Posted on November 16, 2017 by billtonnis

When we recognize Christ in all creation…Compassion rises. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in reply, “The coming … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on November 15, 2017 by billtonnis

God communicates through our senses when we are truly present. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Wisdom 6:11 Desire therefore my words; long for them and you shall be instructed. +++ In any close relationship we … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on November 9, 2017 by billtonnis

Peace is present in each moment…if you are. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. +++ God pervades all reality. … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on October 19, 2017 by billtonnis

God speaks in the silence. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 130:5 I wait with longing for the Lord, my soul waits for his word. +++ The act…or should I say non-act…of “waiting” … Continue reading →

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Grace Is Free

Posted on October 2, 2017 by billtonnis

The Unconditional Love of God is always available if you accept it. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:3 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you … Continue reading →

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Let It Go

Posted on September 18, 2017 by billtonnis

We are immersed in God’s loving Presence. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusted and found help. +++ To whom … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on September 11, 2017 by billtonnis

A sacred peace is available in each moment. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 62:6 My soul, be at rest in God alone, from whom comes my hope. +++ What if each … Continue reading →

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Purpose in Life

Posted on September 6, 2017 by billtonnis

How are you being called to make the world a more compassionate place? (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for … Continue reading →

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Wholeness

Posted on September 1, 2017 by billtonnis

Be the unique instrument of God’s love that only you can. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God did not call us to impurity but to holiness. +++ … Continue reading →

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