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?

The Gospel

Posted on November 6, 2017 by billtonnis

Since God is Love…Love is the beginning and the end. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 11:32 For God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all. +++ God purposely … Continue reading →

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Love Rules

Posted on November 3, 2017 by billtonnis

May all our actions be regulated by compassion. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 14:5-6 Then Jesus said to them, “Who among you, if your son or ox falls into a cistern, would … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Ahead

Posted on November 2, 2017 by billtonnis

Struggles and sorrow lead to new life and joy if we trust in Love. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Wisdom 3:2-3, 7 They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on November 1, 2017 by billtonnis

To be fully me…is to be free of any attachments. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” +++ … Continue reading →

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Cultivate Compassion

Posted on October 31, 2017 by billtonnis

May we all plant seeds of goodness today. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 13:18-19 Then Jesus said, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on October 30, 2017 by billtonnis

Practice letting go…so that a new Spirit can rise in you. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself bears witness with your spirit that we are children of God, … Continue reading →

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Be Inspired

Posted on October 27, 2017 by billtonnis

Love transforms apparent weakness to strength. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 7:19 For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. +++ … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on October 26, 2017 by billtonnis

No matter our differences…we are one human family. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:51 “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on October 25, 2017 by billtonnis

The Love that made all things…is sustaining you. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 124:8 Our help is the name of the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. +++ The … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on October 24, 2017 by billtonnis

God’s love for you has no strings attached. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 40:7 Sacrifice and offering you do not want; but ears open to obedience you gave me. +++ … Continue reading →

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