Tag Archives: spiritual

Growing Compassion

Posted on July 30, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to take part in God’s love story. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:31 Jesus proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heaven is like a … Continue reading →

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Stand in the Light

Posted on July 27, 2018 by billtonnis

Allow Love to nurture and guide you. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:22-23 “The seed down among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety … Continue reading →

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Boundless Grace

Posted on July 26, 2018 by billtonnis

God’s love has no borders. How about yours? (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) (revised post from July 21, 2016) +++ Psalm 36:6 Lord, your love reaches to heaven; your fidelity, to … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Motive?

Posted on July 23, 2018 by billtonnis

Pause frequently to assess if Love is your guiding force. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Micah 6:8 You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: … Continue reading →

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Radical Love

Posted on July 20, 2018 by billtonnis

When laws are tempered with compassion…hearts can be transformed. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 12:7 “If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these … Continue reading →

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Be Renewed

Posted on July 19, 2018 by billtonnis

In the present moment dwells the Divine Presence inviting you to dwell. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and … Continue reading →

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Be Open

Posted on July 18, 2018 by billtonnis

God is still igniting awe and wonder…in the hearts of the humble. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 11:25 Jesus said in reply, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven … Continue reading →

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Unconditionally Loved

Posted on July 17, 2018 by billtonnis

Let your faith not be grounded in your goodness…but God’s. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 7:9 Unless your faith is firm you shall not be firm! +++ How many times do … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on July 16, 2018 by billtonnis

Love calls us to help those in need. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 1:16 Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow. +++ The prophet Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Wholeness in Progress

Posted on July 13, 2018 by billtonnis

God is renewing all things…including you and me. (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) (revised post from July 8, 2016) +++ Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, God; renew … Continue reading →

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