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True Sacrifice

Posted on March 3, 2017 by billtonnis

What if we saw the “other” as “us”? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 58:6-7 “This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free … Continue reading →

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Path to Wholeness

Posted on March 2, 2017 by billtonnis

The more we lose our egos’ cravings…the more peace we gain. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and … Continue reading →

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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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Let Love Flow

Posted on February 28, 2017 by billtonnis

May our motives be grounded in giving…not grabbing. (Listen to the song of the day “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house … Continue reading →

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Compassion Calls

Posted on February 23, 2017 by billtonnis

What is distracting you from your life’s purpose? (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 9:43 “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life … Continue reading →

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Counter Culture

Posted on February 21, 2017 by billtonnis

May we aspire to help those in need. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 9:35 Jesus said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and … Continue reading →

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Salvation

Posted on February 17, 2017 by billtonnis

When we drop our masks…our true selves are revealed. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 8:35 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for … Continue reading →

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Go Forth

Posted on February 1, 2017 by billtonnis

You are called to shine the light of truth in the name of Love. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 6:4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except … Continue reading →

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Peace and Joy

Posted on January 27, 2017 by billtonnis

Letting go of attachments awakens the true self. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” by clicking HERE) +++ Hebrews 10:34 You even joined in the sufferings of those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, … Continue reading →

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Called to Love

Posted on January 20, 2017 by billtonnis

You have been chosen to bring people together. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 3:14-15 He appointed twelve [whom he also named apostles] that they might be with him and he might send … Continue reading →

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