Tag Archives: vocation

New Year’s Resolution

Posted on December 30, 2021 by billtonnis

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my … Continue reading →

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Live to Love

Posted on June 1, 2021 by billtonnis

“When Jesus said, “I am the way,” He meant that to have a true relationship with God, you must practice His way.” – Thich Nhat Hanh, Living Buddha, Living Christ +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” … Continue reading →

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Be

Posted on March 25, 2021 by billtonnis

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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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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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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Free to Be

Posted on January 27, 2021 by billtonnis

“The best things to do with the best things in life is to give them away.” – Dorothy Day +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my books and … Continue reading →

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Be True

Posted on January 22, 2021 by billtonnis

“I never been ordained by God to preach the gospel. I have a calling. It’s called to perform and sing.” – Johnny Cash +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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Edging God Out

Posted on January 13, 2021 by billtonnis

“Letting the ego-illusion become your identity can prevent you from knowing your true self.” – Wayne Dyer +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by scrolling down past the … Continue reading →

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Universal Calling

Posted on January 7, 2021 by billtonnis

“If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your path.” – Buddha +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by scrolling down past the reflection and purchasing … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on November 30, 2020 by billtonnis

“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” – Frederick Buechner +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 4:18-20 As … Continue reading →

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