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?

Let Go and Live

Posted on January 30, 2018 by billtonnis

May your journey lead you to wholeness. (Listen to the song of the day “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 5:41-43 Jesus took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on January 29, 2018 by billtonnis

Amidst every struggle may you awaken to a peace beyond understanding. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 3:6-7 Whenever I lay down and slept, the Lord preserved me to rise again. I … Continue reading →

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Come Together

Posted on January 26, 2018 by billtonnis

May we all take part in God’s unfolding love story. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 4:26-27 Jesus said, “This is how it is with the kingdom of God; it is as … Continue reading →

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Action Required

Posted on January 25, 2018 by billtonnis

Good preaching means little without good works. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 16:15 Jesus said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” +++ … Continue reading →

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Be Present

Posted on January 24, 2018 by billtonnis

May we slow down so we can truly live. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 4:18-19 “Those (seeds) sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word, … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on January 23, 2018 by billtonnis

May we all come to see that we are one human family. (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 … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on January 22, 2018 by billtonnis

May you hear your call to compassion and social justice. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 89:21 “I have chosen David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him.” +++ David … Continue reading →

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Awestruck

Posted on January 19, 2018 by billtonnis

We are part of a grand, unfolding love story. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 57:6 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; above all the earth be your glory! … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on January 18, 2018 by billtonnis

We are being sustained by the Source of all Compassion. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 56:3 O Most High, when I am afraid, in you I place my trust. +++ God … Continue reading →

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Love Endures

Posted on January 17, 2018 by billtonnis

Be the compassionate change we so desperately need. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 3:5 Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart, he said to the man, “Stretch … Continue reading →

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