Tag Archives: surrender

Sweet Surrender

Posted on April 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us has an integral role in the unfolding, epic Love story of creation. (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on April 3, 2018 by billtonnis

When we are present we experience the Love that sustains all things. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 33:20 Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and shield. +++ … Continue reading →

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Resurrection

Posted on April 2, 2018 by billtonnis

In my surrender…freedom springs (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. +++ … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on March 12, 2018 by billtonnis

When we give ourselves in love…new life comes our way. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 30:12-13 You changed my mourning into dancing; you took off my sackcloth and clothed … Continue reading →

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Be Changed

Posted on March 7, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is a Creative Flow that beckons us to surrender and take part. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:17-18 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. … Continue reading →

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God Saves

Posted on February 24, 2016 by billtonnis

Let go and live. ~~~ Psalm 31:5-6 Free me from the net they have set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. ~~~ Sometimes it feels … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Grace

Posted on February 17, 2016 by billtonnis

God loves us just as we are. ~~~ Psalm 51:18-19 For you do not desire sacrifice; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart. *** Making a … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Grace

Posted on January 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:23-26 In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are –the Holy One of God!” … Continue reading →

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The Love Evolution

Posted on September 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Be reluctant to label anything as “good” or “bad” because what seems “good” or “bad” may end up … Continue reading →

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Divine Paradox

Posted on August 10, 2015 by billtonnis

John 12:24 “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”  This is one of Jesus’ most … Continue reading →

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