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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?

Everything Belongs

Posted on December 10, 2021 by billtonnis

“Christ was on every side, in every passerby, everywhere—Christ…He is in everyone – there can be no outcasts.” Caryll Houselander +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by … Continue reading →

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Why Are We Here?

Posted on December 9, 2021 by billtonnis

“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.” – Dalai Lama +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to … Continue reading →

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We Are Sacred

Posted on December 8, 2021 by billtonnis

“At the core of your heart, you are perfect and pure. No one and nothing can alter that.” – Amit Ray +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “Glorify You … Continue reading →

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Share Grace

Posted on December 7, 2021 by billtonnis

“Even the smallest tender mercy can bring peace when recognized and appreciated.” – Richelle E. Goodrich +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE … Continue reading →

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Renewal in Progress

Posted on December 6, 2021 by billtonnis

“To follow Jesus is to be a wholemaker, essentially to love the world into new being and life.” – Ilia Delio +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “Pour Me … Continue reading →

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Infinite Goodness

Posted on December 3, 2021 by billtonnis

“The great thing to remember is that though our feelings come and go God’s love for us does not.” – C.S. Lewis +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “I … Continue reading →

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Really Good News

Posted on December 2, 2021 by billtonnis

“Contemplation is nothing more than one’s whole person being seized by the reality of God’s love.” – Brother Roger, founder of the Taize Community in France +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. For a … Continue reading →

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Less Is More

Posted on December 1, 2021 by billtonnis

“Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.” Simone Weil +++ Listen to the Podcast version of this reflection by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “Slow … Continue reading →

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Meaningful Life

Posted on November 30, 2021 by billtonnis

“Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” – Rainer Maria Rilke +++ Listen to the new PODCAST version of today’s reflection by clicking HERE. Listen to my … Continue reading →

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Glory

Posted on November 19, 2021 by billtonnis

“Matter is spirit moving slowly enough to be seen.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your … Continue reading →

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