Tag Archives: service

Harmonize

Posted on March 13, 2020 by billtonnis

Let’s all share our gifts and talents for the greater good. +++ Listen to my song “Shall We Dance” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away … Continue reading →

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Love Your Neighbor as Yourself

Posted on March 12, 2020 by billtonnis

We are one human family. +++ Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 16:19-21 “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying … Continue reading →

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Counter Culture

Posted on March 10, 2020 by billtonnis

What if we all pondered how we can be of service? +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will … Continue reading →

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Good Vibrations

Posted on March 9, 2020 by billtonnis

When we serve others we receive unfathomable treasure. +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 6:38 “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and … Continue reading →

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Golden Rule

Posted on March 5, 2020 by billtonnis

If we treated everyone as if they were us…the world would change. +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 7:12 “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This … Continue reading →

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Churchianity or Christianity?

Posted on March 2, 2020 by billtonnis

Jesus wanted followers…not fans. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 25:35-36 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on February 27, 2020 by billtonnis

When you let go…you can actually live. +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 9:24-25 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life … Continue reading →

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Christ Criteria

Posted on February 25, 2020 by billtonnis

What is your definition of success? +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 9:35 Then Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall … Continue reading →

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Gut Check

Posted on February 20, 2020 by billtonnis

Love is supposed to be the bottom line for all Christians. +++ Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ James 2:8-9 If you fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your … Continue reading →

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Let Love Define You

Posted on February 7, 2020 by billtonnis

May our lives give glory to God. +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with me on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 18:47, 50 The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock! Exalted be God, my savior! Thus I will … Continue reading →

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