Tag Archives: transformation

Dying to Live

Posted on March 1, 2017 by billtonnis

When we let go of the need to control…our transformation can begin. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on October 27, 2016 by billtonnis

All struggles are opportunities for transformation to new life. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” by clicking HERE) (Find out more about my new album project and/or help support it by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 13:32 “Behold, I cast out … Continue reading →

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Make a Difference

Posted on April 22, 2016 by billtonnis

Belief is meaningless without action. +++ John 14:5-6 Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” … Continue reading →

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Be a Peacemaker

Posted on April 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Love transforms hate. +++ Acts 7:58 They threw him out of the city, and began to stone him. The witnesses laid down their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul. +++ Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on March 29, 2016 by billtonnis

God will transform your struggles to new life. +++ John 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means Teacher. +++ Sometimes we feel abandoned. I vividly remember a day when I … Continue reading →

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Compassion Calls You

Posted on March 23, 2016 by billtonnis

Love requires reaching out to the rejected. +++ Psalm 69:9-10 I have become an outcast to my kin, a stranger to my mother’s children. Because zeal for your house consumes me, I am scorned by those who scorn you. +++ Following … Continue reading →

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New Life In Progress

Posted on March 18, 2016 by billtonnis

Abiding in Love leads to transformation. ~~~ Psalm 18:2-3 I love you, Lord, my strength, Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold! ~~~ Whatever struggle you are … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on March 16, 2016 by billtonnis

God’s love for you is free and unconditional. Are you sharing it? ~~~ John 8:31-32 Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will … Continue reading →

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Team Effort

Posted on March 7, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us is invited to the great dance of creation. ~~~ Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Bottom Line

Posted on March 4, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us has one grand purpose to fulfill: to love. ~~~ Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love … Continue reading →

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