Tag Archives: spirit

Compassion Required

Posted on September 24, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without action is dead (James 2:17). (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on September 12, 2019 by billtonnis

The path of Jesus is non-violent justice. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:27-28 “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who … 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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In the Name of Love

Posted on July 17, 2019 by billtonnis

God wants to collaborate with you…just as you are. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Exodus 3:10-11 Now, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out … Continue reading →

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Divine Presence

Posted on July 12, 2019 by billtonnis

To be truly alive…requires a willingness to let go. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 10:19-20 “When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on June 13, 2019 by billtonnis

Allow Grace to change you. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. All of us, gazing … Continue reading →

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Reborn

Posted on June 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Mercy and forgiveness transforms hearts. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Such confidence we have through Christ toward God. Not that of ourselves we are qualified to take credit for anything … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on June 4, 2019 by billtonnis

You were, are, and always will be loved by God. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 20:22-24 But now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem. What will happen … Continue reading →

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Sacred Presence

Posted on June 3, 2019 by billtonnis

God is not in some distant place…but intimately close. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 16:32 “Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to … Continue reading →

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Called

Posted on May 30, 2019 by billtonnis

We all have been created for an infinite purpose. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 1:17-18 “May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit … Continue reading →

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