Tag Archives: scripture

Compassion Rules

Posted on February 11, 2020 by billtonnis

Love takes precedent over law. +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:9 “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” +++ The religious leaders … Continue reading →

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Peace Be with You

Posted on December 10, 2019 by billtonnis

The Light of Love will always overcome the darkness. +++ (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 40:1 Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. +++ This time of year … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on November 25, 2019 by billtonnis

When we give all…we gain all. +++ (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 21:1-4 When he looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed … Continue reading →

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Sacred Unity

Posted on November 13, 2019 by billtonnis

May we all work for the wholeness of each person and all creation. +++ (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 82:3-4 “Defend the lowly and fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and … Continue reading →

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Compassion Commanded

Posted on January 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Love overrules the rules. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 1:21-22 Then they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, … Continue reading →

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Keep Hope Alive

Posted on December 18, 2018 by billtonnis

How will the oppressed and those in need get help…if not for you and me? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed … Continue reading →

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Look and Listen

Posted on January 27, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 4:18-19 “Those (seeds) sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word, but worldly anxiety, the lure of riches, and the craving for other things intrude and choke the word, and it bears no … Continue reading →

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Let Go of Attachments

Posted on January 28, 2015 by billtonnis

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The Way the Truth and the Life

Posted on December 30, 2013 by billtonnis

1 John 2:5-6 But whoever keeps Jesus’ word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. This is the way we may know that we are in union with him: whoever claims to abide in him ought to live … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on September 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading →

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