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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?

Abundant Life

Posted on August 22, 2017 by billtonnis

True wealth is lack of attachments. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 19:29 “And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on August 21, 2017 by billtonnis

What is blocking you from a life of joyful service? (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 19:16, 21 “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “If you … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on August 18, 2017 by billtonnis

Take courage because God is Love and cannot be defeated. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 136:1 Praise the Lord, who is so good; God’s love endures forever. +++ We can sometimes be … Continue reading →

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Unchained

Posted on August 17, 2017 by billtonnis

A forgiving heart is free. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many … Continue reading →

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Come Together

Posted on August 16, 2017 by billtonnis

Working for unity is hard but eternally important. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on August 15, 2017 by billtonnis

The voice of Love speaks in the silence of our hearts. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:45 “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on August 14, 2017 by billtonnis

One act of love can extinguish a firestorm of hate. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 17:22-23 As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is to be … Continue reading →

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Take Flight

Posted on August 11, 2017 by billtonnis

Letting go of stuff leads to a full life. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on August 10, 2017 by billtonnis

Service is the path that leads to your true self. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be.” +++ … Continue reading →

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Transformation in Progress

Posted on August 9, 2017 by billtonnis

Every struggle leads to a new awakening in God’s time. (Listen to my song “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 106:13-14 But they soon forgot all he had done; they had no patience for his plan. In the desert they … Continue reading →

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