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Restoring Wholeness

Posted on October 30, 2022 by billtonnis

“An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.” – Mahatma Gandhi Click HERE to listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation +++ Luke 19:1-10 Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named … Continue reading →

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Wholemaking

Posted on September 16, 2021 by billtonnis

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” – Mahatma Gandhi +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart). Thank … Continue reading →

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From the Heart

Posted on September 13, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay “Compassion is an action word with no boundaries. It is never wasted.” – Prince +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Silence Speaks

Posted on May 28, 2021 by billtonnis

“Simply to be with God is to be drawn into being the person God calls us to be.” – John Main OSB +++ Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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Come Together

Posted on August 12, 2020 by billtonnis

“What we have to recover is our original unity.” – Thomas Merton +++ 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 … Continue reading →

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Express Yourself

Posted on May 13, 2020 by billtonnis

God is dwelling in all things…including you. +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” by clicking HERE. +++ John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear … Continue reading →

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Open Invitation

Posted on May 11, 2020 by billtonnis

To love is a choice that will set you free. +++ Listen to my song “Breath On Me” by clicking HERE. +++ John 14:21 “Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 1, 2020 by billtonnis

Since God is love and love drives out fear…be at peace. +++ Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 8:31-32 Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, “If … Continue reading →

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Delusion of Division

Posted on November 5, 2019 by billtonnis

Let’s open our hearts and attempt to build bridges. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 12:5 We, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. +++ … Continue reading →

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Solidarity of One Human Family

Posted on November 4, 2019 by billtonnis

We are called to reach out to all people…especially the marginalized. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 14:13-14 “When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed … Continue reading →

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