Tag Archives: service

Mercy Reigns

Posted on October 9, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion is the Guiding Force of the universe. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jonah 4:1-2 Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry that God did not carry out the evil he threatened against … Continue reading →

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Contemplation and Action

Posted on October 8, 2019 by billtonnis

How will we know God’s will…if we aren’t listening? (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:38-40 As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha … Continue reading →

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Go Forth

Posted on October 3, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is being called to be compassion to all. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:1-2 After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two] others whom he sent ahead of him … Continue reading →

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Divine Success

Posted on September 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Serving others is the fruition of self-emptying. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:48 Jesus said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on September 27, 2019 by billtonnis

Are you a fan…or a follower? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:20 Then Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” +++ How you answer this question…will shape … Continue reading →

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Dying and Rising

Posted on September 11, 2019 by billtonnis

Letting go of things that won’t last…opens us to life with no end. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Colossians 3:3-4 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ … Continue reading →

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Transformation Required

Posted on September 6, 2019 by billtonnis

How is the Spirit asking each of us to change? (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 5:37-38 “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will … Continue reading →

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Listen Then Follow

Posted on September 5, 2019 by billtonnis

To live your calling requires spiritual openness and attention. (Listen to the song of the day “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Colossians 1:9-10 We do not cease praying for you and asking that you … Continue reading →

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The Way of Christ

Posted on September 3, 2019 by billtonnis

Let’s work together for the good of all. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do. +++ We can … Continue reading →

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Grace Is Free

Posted on September 2, 2019 by billtonnis

Receive God’s unconditional love…then pass it on. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 4:16-19 Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue … Continue reading →

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