Tag Archives: silence

Be Still

Posted on January 16, 2019 by billtonnis

“Silence is God’s first language.” – St. John of the Cross (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Living

Posted on November 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Give your mind a rest and find peace. (Listen to the my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 131:2 I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child to its mother. Like a … Continue reading →

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Transforming Silence

Posted on September 11, 2018 by billtonnis

A daily practice of stillness and quiet…will change your life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:12 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray and he spent the night … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on August 6, 2018 by billtonnis

God’s voice is in the silence. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 9:7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Connection

Posted on June 20, 2018 by billtonnis

Silence is the portal to peace beyond understanding. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on October 19, 2017 by billtonnis

God speaks in the silence. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 130:5 I wait with longing for the Lord, my soul waits for his word. +++ The act…or should I say non-act…of “waiting” … Continue reading →

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Follow the Spirit

Posted on May 4, 2017 by billtonnis

Stop. Breathe. Listen. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 8:29 The Spirit said to Philip, “Go and join up with that chariot.” +++ When Philip joined the man in the chariot…he ended up being … Continue reading →

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Be Still and Listen

Posted on January 11, 2017 by billtonnis

“Silence is God’s first language.” – St. John of the Cross (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where … Continue reading →

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Listen and Live

Posted on December 9, 2016 by billtonnis

Love will lead us…if we are open. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the Lord, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on November 18, 2016 by billtonnis

Turn off the noise. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 19:48 “…all the people were hanging on his words.” +++ What was it like to actually hear Jesus speak? People were drawn to him and … Continue reading →

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