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?

Restorative Justice

Posted on August 8, 2017 by billtonnis

What if each of us helped others know they are loved by God? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 15:14 Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind). If a blind person leads … Continue reading →

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Action Required

Posted on August 7, 2017 by billtonnis

One small act of kindness will start ripples of positive change. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 14:16 [Jesus] said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on August 4, 2017 by billtonnis

Finding your calling requires growth and courage. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:54-55 Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where … Continue reading →

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Soul Longing

Posted on August 3, 2017 by billtonnis

Let go and live. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 84:3 My heart and flesh cry out for the living God. +++ Is there a yearning inside of you? Is there an inner emptiness? … Continue reading →

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Priceless

Posted on August 2, 2017 by billtonnis

Finding your true self requires a lot of letting go. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on August 1, 2017 by billtonnis

All of creation is the product of Love itself. (Listen to my song “Lift Up Our Voices” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 103:12-13 As far as the east is from the west, so far have our sins been removed from … Continue reading →

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Cultivate Compassion

Posted on July 31, 2017 by billtonnis

One small act of mercy can make a HUGE difference. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:31-32 “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. … Continue reading →

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Persevere

Posted on July 28, 2017 by billtonnis

The path to wholeness is narrow and difficult…unless we trust. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:20-21 “The seed down on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and receives … Continue reading →

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Live the Questions

Posted on July 27, 2017 by billtonnis

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart.” – Rainer Maria Rilke (Listen to the song of the day “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:13 “This is why I speak to them in parables, because ‘they look … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on July 26, 2017 by billtonnis

Times of struggle are birth pangs of new life. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Exodus 16:2 Here in the wilderness the whole Israelite community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. +++ Despite God’s record of … Continue reading →

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