Tag Archives: Prodigal Son

Awaken

Posted on July 2, 2020 by billtonnis

“There is no way of telling people that they are all walking around shining like the sun.” – Thomas Merton +++ As part of the following reflection, listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

Posted on June 27, 2018 by billtonnis

Jesus calls us to help those in need. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 119:37 Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. +++ Instead of averting … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on April 10, 2017 by billtonnis

The Love that created you is leading you back to Love. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The Lord is my life’s … Continue reading →

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Saved By Grace

Posted on February 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 51:3 Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in your abundant compassion blot out my offense. We tend to beat ourselves up over mistakes and transgressions. But when we turn back to God…instead of punishment and chastisement…we receive … Continue reading →

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Forgiven

Posted on July 29, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. Are you refusing to let go of your baggage? Are you still clinging to old hurts…old resentments…old wrong-doings (whether committed … Continue reading →

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