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?

Love Rules

Posted on January 16, 2018 by billtonnis

May all laws be regulated by compassion. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 2:23-24 As he was passing through a field of grain on the sabbath, his disciples began to … Continue reading →

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Give Glory to God

Posted on January 15, 2018 by billtonnis

When we are our true selves…we truly shine. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 50:23 Those who offer praise as a sacrifice honor me. +++ It seems that God is more … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 12, 2018 by billtonnis

Unconditional Love is Who God is. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Samuel 8:6-7 Samuel was displeased when they asked for a king to judge them. He prayed to the Lord, however, who … Continue reading →

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Sign of Jonah

Posted on January 11, 2018 by billtonnis

Love will always lead you home. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 44:24-25 Awake! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Rise up! Do not reject us forever! Why do you hide your face; … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on January 10, 2018 by billtonnis

Are you present to the Divine Presence? (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Samuel 3:9-10 When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the Lord came and revealed his presence, calling … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on January 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Let go and live. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Samuel 2:6 The Lord puts to death and gives life. +++ Death and life are part of one whole. You can’t have … Continue reading →

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Alpha and Omega

Posted on January 8, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us came from Love and will return to Love. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 1:11 And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you … Continue reading →

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Compassion Required

Posted on January 5, 2018 by billtonnis

May Love be known…through our actions. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 John 3:16-18 The way we came to know love was that he laid down his life for us; so we ought … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on January 4, 2018 by billtonnis

May your daily search be for peace, love and justice. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE) +++ John 1:38-39 Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking … Continue reading →

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Shine the Light

Posted on January 3, 2018 by billtonnis

May compassion be your motivation today. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do … Continue reading →

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