Tag Archives: truth

Compassion Rules

Posted on February 11, 2020 by billtonnis

Love takes precedent over law. +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 7:9 “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” +++ The religious leaders … Continue reading →

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Bridge Builder

Posted on January 28, 2020 by billtonnis

We are all in this together. +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 3:35 “For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” +++ Jesus was teaching … Continue reading →

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Life-Giving Words

Posted on April 9, 2014 by billtonnis

John 8:31-32 “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What would you give to be free? What about surrendering all the things … Continue reading →

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Victory by Surrender

Posted on April 26, 2013 by billtonnis

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.” Life is a process of … Continue reading →

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Saving Light

Posted on April 24, 2013 by billtonnis

John 12:46 I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness. It’s easy to become lost in the noise of the world. There are so many competing messages telling us … Continue reading →

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Path to Freedom

Posted on March 20, 2013 by billtonnis

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Divine Guide

Posted on December 17, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. In this Advent season…why not invite Jesus to come into your life in … Continue reading →

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Transforming Question

Posted on September 28, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 9:18-20 Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the … Continue reading →

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