Author Archives: billtonnis

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?

Now Is the Time

Posted on January 11, 2022 by billtonnis

“Wake up from the dream of thought into the aliveness of this moment.” – Robert Celner +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged centering prayer, Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, presence | Leave a comment

Pause

Posted on January 10, 2022 by billtonnis

“Our appointment with life is in the present moment. – Thich Nhat Hanh +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged breathe, Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, gospel, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, presence | Leave a comment

Sacred Source

Posted on January 7, 2022 by billtonnis

“What a man takes in by contemplation, that he pours out in love.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE My albums and … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged centering prayer, Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, healing, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, pray, wholeness | Leave a comment

Being Christian

Posted on January 6, 2022 by billtonnis

“Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them.” – Mother Teresa +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, service, spirit | Leave a comment

Listen to Your Heart

Posted on January 5, 2022 by billtonnis

“God is nearer to me than I am to myself; my existence depends on the nearness and the presence of God.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged centering prayer, Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, letting go, love, meditation, peace, spirit | Leave a comment

Game-Changer

Posted on January 4, 2022 by billtonnis

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Desmond Tutu +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged centering prayer, Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, peace | Leave a comment

Turn to Love

Posted on January 3, 2022 by billtonnis

“There is only one problem on which all my existence, my peace, my happiness depend: to discover myself in discovering God.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, creativity, God, good news, happiness, heaven, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, presence, true self | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, creative, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, purpose, vocation | Leave a comment

Life Never Ends

Posted on December 16, 2021 by billtonnis

“Sorrow prepares you for joy…Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place.” – Rumi +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, eternal, God, happiness, Jesus, life, love, meditation, near death experience, peace, present moment | Leave a comment

Homeward Bound

Posted on December 14, 2021 by billtonnis

“Love frees us to embrace all of our history, the history in which all things are being made new.” – Rob Bell +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “Love … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged alive, Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, life, love, meditation, peace, spirit | Leave a comment