Tag Archives: progressive Christianity

Less Is More

Posted on February 28, 2018 by billtonnis

The key to abundant life…is helping those in need. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 20:26 “Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on February 27, 2018 by billtonnis

Service puts you on the path to self-discovery. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on February 26, 2018 by billtonnis

Choose to love…and love will return to you. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:37-38 “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will … Continue reading →

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Be

Posted on February 23, 2018 by billtonnis

God is always Present…but we often are not. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 130:5-6 I wait with longing for the Lord, my soul waits for his word. My soul looks for the Lord … Continue reading →

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Eternal Acceptance

Posted on February 21, 2018 by billtonnis

When you let go of your ego…you discover your true self. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 51:18-19 For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Presence

Posted on February 20, 2018 by billtonnis

“Silence is God’s first language” – John of the Cross (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 6:7-8 “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be … Continue reading →

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True Fasting

Posted on February 16, 2018 by billtonnis

What the world needs now…is love. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 58:6-7 This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free … Continue reading →

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Saved

Posted on February 15, 2018 by billtonnis

When we allow our egos’ desires to diminish…our true selves emerge. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny … Continue reading →

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Be Renewed

Posted on February 14, 2018 by billtonnis

You are loved and accepted as is by the Love that made you. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a … Continue reading →

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All Shall Be Well

Posted on February 13, 2018 by billtonnis

Since God is Love…everything is truly radically okay. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 94:18-19 When I say, “My foot is slipping,” your love, Lord, holds me up. When cares increase within me, your … Continue reading →

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