Tag Archives: true self

Self-Emptying Path

Posted on March 24, 2021 by billtonnis

“Our vocation is not simply to be, but to work together with God in the creation of our own life, our own identity, our own destiny.” – Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me … Continue reading →

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You Are Glorious

Posted on March 10, 2021 by billtonnis

“Life is not a matter of creating a special name for ourselves, but of uncovering the name we have always had.” – Richard Rohr, Immortal Diamond +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on March 9, 2021 by billtonnis

“Like when you sit in front of a fire in winter – you are just there in front of the fire. You don’t have to be smart or anything. The fire warms you.” – Desmond Tutu +++ Listen to my … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on March 5, 2021 by billtonnis

“Never does love’s compassionate eye turn from us.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following the … Continue reading →

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Transformative Path

Posted on March 3, 2021 by billtonnis

“For the person who has learned to let go and let be, nothing can ever get in the way again.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Motivation?

Posted on March 2, 2021 by billtonnis

“In every religion there is love, yet love has no religion.” – Rumi +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following the scripture … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on February 23, 2021 by billtonnis

“Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.” – Parker Palmer, Let Your Life Speak +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” … Continue reading →

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Change of Heart

Posted on February 19, 2021 by billtonnis

“I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.” – Dorothy Day +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on February 18, 2021 by billtonnis

“Life is not a matter of creating a special name for ourselves, but of uncovering the name we have always had.” – Richard Rohr, Immortal Diamond +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support … Continue reading →

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Sacred Journey

Posted on February 17, 2021 by billtonnis

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver, The Summer Day +++ Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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