Tag Archives: progressive Christianity

Illumine

Posted on June 12, 2018 by billtonnis

May you channel love to the world…as only you uniquely can. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:15-16 “Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel … Continue reading →

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Follow the Call

Posted on May 15, 2018 by billtonnis

The self-emptying path leads to the fullness of life. (Listen to the song of the day “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 20:24 “Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on April 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us has an integral role in the unfolding, epic Love story of creation. (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 30, 2018 by billtonnis

All struggles are portals to new life. (Listen to my original song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 18:37 “For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the … Continue reading →

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Live in Oneness

Posted on March 29, 2018 by billtonnis

When you serve…you discover the fullness of life. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 13:14-15 If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on March 28, 2018 by billtonnis

May we be passionate about compassion. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 69:10 Because zeal for your house consumes me, I am scorned by those who scorn you. +++ “Zeal” is defined … Continue reading →

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Let It Shine

Posted on March 26, 2018 by billtonnis

The light of God is in each of us. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 42:6-7 I, the Lord, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on March 23, 2018 by billtonnis

May we be known for our mercy and love. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 20:13 Sing to the Lord, praise the Lord, for he has rescued the life of the poor from … Continue reading →

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Glory Be

Posted on March 22, 2018 by billtonnis

When we’re present to life in love…we shine. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is worth nothing; but it is my Father … Continue reading →

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Love Leads to Action

Posted on March 21, 2018 by billtonnis

Religious beliefs are meaningless without a transformed heart. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:31-32 “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know … Continue reading →

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