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About billtonnis

Child of God, Pastoral Minister, Chaplain, Music Minister, Jail Minister, singer-songwriter, author, activist, former radio news anchor, imperfect follower of Jesus inspired by God's unconditional love, proud uncle... what else is there?

New Album in Progress

Posted on September 24, 2025 by billtonnis

The Time to Love Is Now It’s been a while since I’ve written a post because I’ve been concentrating on writing and producing my 6th album titled: The Time to Love Is Now. Four of the ten songs are now … Continue reading →

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New Christmas Song

Posted on December 24, 2024 by billtonnis

Please listen to my latest single. Click HERE May the Light be born anew in you this Christmas.

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New Album & New Book

Posted on June 17, 2024 by billtonnis

My fifth album and third book are out! Both are titled: “Love Is the Only Answer” The book is also available on Amazon & the album on Amazon Music etc.

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True Self

Posted on July 1, 2023 by billtonnis

“When the presence of God emerges from our inmost being into our faculties, whether we walk down the street or drink a cup of soup, divine life is pouring into the world.” – Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart Click HERE to … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on June 19, 2023 by billtonnis

“Please grant us the strength to withstand life’s challenges, the compassion to confront our pain, and the patience to wait the dawning of love.” – Beverly Lanzetta Click HERE to listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation Listen to my song “Radically Okay” … Continue reading →

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Harmony

Posted on June 3, 2023 by billtonnis

“The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me; my eye and God’s eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love.” – Meister Eckhart Click HERE to listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on May 5, 2023 by billtonnis

“The secret is to renounce nothing, cling to nothing, enjoy everything and allow it to pass, to flow.” – Anthony de Mello, The Way to Love Click HERE to listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation Listen to my song “Love Is the … Continue reading →

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You Belong

Posted on April 28, 2023 by billtonnis

“Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting – over and over announcing your place in the family of things.” – Mary Oliver, Wild … Continue reading →

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Leap of Faith

Posted on April 17, 2023 by billtonnis

“The unknown is simply the Divine in motion, ready to take your hand.” – Kris Franken Click HERE to listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My 4 albums and 2 books (Mercy … Continue reading →

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Easter Rising

Posted on April 8, 2023 by billtonnis

“Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” – Rumi Click HERE to listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation Listen to my song “Mary Magdalene” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My 4 albums and 2 books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart) are available for purchase HERE. Also … Continue reading →

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