Tag Archives: St. Paul

Be a Light

Posted on January 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Being a fan of Jesus…is not the same as being a follower. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 9:1-2 Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, … Continue reading →

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Top Priority

Posted on January 8, 2019 by billtonnis

May all we say and do be filtered by compassion. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 John 4:8 Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. +++ … Continue reading →

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Eternally Safe

Posted on December 13, 2018 by billtonnis

Take refuge in the One who created everything in love. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on November 6, 2018 by billtonnis

Letting go leads to life to the full. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Philippians 2:5-7 Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on October 26, 2018 by billtonnis

Are you being an advocate of love, peace and unity? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of … Continue reading →

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Called

Posted on October 18, 2018 by billtonnis

Go where your heart leads you. (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 everyone deserted me. May it … Continue reading →

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Main Motivation

Posted on September 19, 2018 by billtonnis

Enter the present moment with compassion. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, it … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on June 6, 2018 by billtonnis

We are in the midst of grace upon grace. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 1:9-11 He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but … Continue reading →

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Reason to Rejoice

Posted on May 25, 2018 by billtonnis

May we all be grateful for the gift of life and love. (Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 103:2-4 Bless the LORD, my soul; and do not forget all his gifts, … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on April 20, 2018 by billtonnis

Compassion can transform the world…one person at a time. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 9:17 “Saul, my brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way by … Continue reading →

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