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Wholeness

Posted on December 23, 2020 by billtonnis

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Help support my ministry by … Continue reading →

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Circle of Life

Posted on December 22, 2020 by billtonnis

“No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Please support my ministry by scrolling down past the reflection to purchase my songs and books. … Continue reading →

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True Self

Posted on December 21, 2020 by billtonnis

“It is the self-planted in us by the God who made us in God’s own image – the self that wants nothing more, or less, than for us to be who we were created to be.” – Parker Palmer, Let … Continue reading →

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Counterculture

Posted on December 16, 2020 by billtonnis

“The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried.” – G.K. Chesterton +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Please support my ministry … Continue reading →

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True Self

Posted on December 10, 2020 by billtonnis

“The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.” – Lao Tzu +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 145:10 All your … Continue reading →

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Living Grace

Posted on December 9, 2020 by billtonnis

“I am a Christian, not because someone explained the nuts and bolts of Christianity, but because there were people willing to be nuts and bolts.” – Rich Mullins +++ Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube … Continue reading →

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Who Are You?

Posted on November 13, 2020 by billtonnis

“Every one of us is shadowed by an illusory person: a false self. This is the man I want myself to be but who cannot exist, because God does not know anything about him.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to … Continue reading →

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Love Over Law

Posted on October 13, 2020 by billtonnis

“A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” Pope Francis +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that Jesus did not … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on October 12, 2020 by billtonnis

“Yet the fact remains that we are invited to forget ourselves on purpose, cast our awful solemnity to the winds and join in the general dance.” – Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation +++ Listen to my song “Love Will … Continue reading →

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Grace Happens

Posted on October 6, 2020 by billtonnis

“Most of us were taught that God would love us if and when we change. In fact, God loves you so that you can change.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ … Continue reading →

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