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Be Still

Posted on January 29, 2018 by billtonnis

Amidst every struggle may you awaken to a peace beyond understanding. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 3:6-7 Whenever I lay down and slept, the Lord preserved me to rise again. I … Continue reading →

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Come Together

Posted on January 26, 2018 by billtonnis

May we all take part in God’s unfolding love story. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 4:26-27 Jesus said, “This is how it is with the kingdom of God; it is as … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on January 24, 2018 by billtonnis

May we slow down so we can truly live. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 4:18-19 “Those (seeds) sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word, … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on January 23, 2018 by billtonnis

May we all come to see that we are one human family. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 3:35 “For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on January 22, 2018 by billtonnis

May you hear your call to compassion and social justice. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 89:21 “I have chosen David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him.” +++ David … Continue reading →

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Awestruck

Posted on January 19, 2018 by billtonnis

We are part of a grand, unfolding love story. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 57:6 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; above all the earth be your glory! … Continue reading →

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Love Endures

Posted on January 17, 2018 by billtonnis

Be the compassionate change we so desperately need. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 3:5 Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart, he said to the man, “Stretch … Continue reading →

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Love Rules

Posted on January 16, 2018 by billtonnis

May all laws be regulated by compassion. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 2:23-24 As he was passing through a field of grain on the sabbath, his disciples began to … Continue reading →

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Give Glory to God

Posted on January 15, 2018 by billtonnis

When we are our true selves…we truly shine. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 50:23 Those who offer praise as a sacrifice honor me. +++ It seems that God is more … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 12, 2018 by billtonnis

Unconditional Love is Who God is. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Samuel 8:6-7 Samuel was displeased when they asked for a king to judge them. He prayed to the Lord, however, who … Continue reading →

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