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Restorative Justice

Posted on September 17, 2019 by billtonnis

When justice is tempered with compassion…transformation is possible. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 101:1-2 I sing of mercy and justice; to you, LORD, I sing praise. I study the way of integrity. … Continue reading →

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Grace Upon Grace

Posted on January 9, 2019 by billtonnis

It may take time…but love will always win out. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to … 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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Everything Belongs

Posted on November 8, 2018 by billtonnis

God pursues each of us with a love that never ends. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 15:4-6 “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on September 10, 2018 by billtonnis

When you follow the Way of Jesus, love always trumps law. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:9-11 Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on July 16, 2018 by billtonnis

Love calls us to help those in need. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 1:16 Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow. +++ The prophet Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Restoration – Not Revenge

Posted on October 3, 2017 by billtonnis

Respond to hate with both compassion and conviction for justice. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on August 8, 2017 by billtonnis

What if each of us helped others know they are loved by God? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 15:14 Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind). If a blind person leads … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on June 13, 2017 by billtonnis

Share God’s love. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:14-15 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on April 3, 2017 by billtonnis

Unconditional Love confounds minds…and transforms hearts. (Listen to my song “Salvation” by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:10-11 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither … Continue reading →

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