Tag Archives: relationship

Reach Out

Posted on August 14, 2019 by billtonnis

Within caring relationships we experience the Source of Life. (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 am I in the … Continue reading →

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Relational Flow

Posted on May 16, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all connected to the Creative Source of Everything. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” by clicking HERE) +++ John 13:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and … Continue reading →

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Unify

Posted on November 20, 2018 by billtonnis

What if being in right relationship with others was more important than being right? (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 19:5-7 When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said to … Continue reading →

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Building Bridges

Posted on June 15, 2017 by billtonnis

What if repairing all relationships was a top priority? (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on November 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Wisdom 6:11 Desire therefore my words; long for them and you shall be instructed. In any close relationship we have intimate, two-way conversations. Do you have such a relationship with God? Or do you do all the talking when it … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on April 30, 2015 by billtonnis

John 13:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” The mystery of the Trinity speaks of an on-going relationship of giving and receiving … Continue reading →

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Right Relationship

Posted on June 13, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and … Continue reading →

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Always and Forever

Posted on March 19, 2013 by billtonnis

John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.” Jesus knew who He was. He came to know this through His close relationship with … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” He went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” The rules and rituals are good when … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Is All You Need

Posted on January 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 40:7,17 Sacrifice and offering you do not want; but ears open to obedience you gave me. But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Making sacrifices and giving things up are in and of themselves … Continue reading →

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