Tag Archives: St. Paul

Rejoice

Posted on October 15, 2020 by billtonnis

“When we wallow in guilt, remorse, and shame over real or imagined sins of the past, we are disdaining God’s gift of grace.” – Brennan Manning +++ Listen to my song “Lift Up Our Voices” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on November 25, 2019 by billtonnis

When we give all…we gain all. +++ (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 21:1-4 When he looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Mystery

Posted on November 11, 2019 by billtonnis

Let us give thanks for the Love that sustains us and everything. +++ (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 139:7 Where can I go from your spirit? From your presence, where … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on October 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Enter into the great on-going Dance of Creation. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on October 18, 2019 by billtonnis

When you let love lead you…even in adversity you are free. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 4:16-17 At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but … Continue reading →

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One Body

Posted on October 14, 2019 by billtonnis

All are invited, welcomed and accepted in the realm of God. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 1:5-6 Through him we have received grace of apostleship, to bring about the obedience of … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on September 13, 2019 by billtonnis

We are receiving blessings upon blessings through Grace. (Listen to the song of the day “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Timothy 1:12-13 I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our … 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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Universal Law

Posted on June 19, 2019 by billtonnis

Giving is the key to receiving. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 9:6 Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. +++ … Continue reading →

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Empty Yet Full

Posted on June 5, 2019 by billtonnis

To serve is to bring your true self to life. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 20:33-35 “I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You know well that these … Continue reading →

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