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 Good Shepherd

Posted on July 11, 2017 by billtonnis

A Great Love is yearning to guide you. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 9:36-38 At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with compassion for them because they were … Continue reading →

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Eternal Grace

Posted on July 10, 2017 by billtonnis

There is an Infinite Love that always accepts you. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 91:14 Whoever clings to me I will deliver. +++ Clinging to God requires not clinging to the stuff of this … Continue reading →

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Everything Belongs

Posted on July 7, 2017 by billtonnis

Love erases all boundaries. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 9:10-12 While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. The … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on July 6, 2017 by billtonnis

God’s Love is free and always available. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 9:2 And there people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the … Continue reading →

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Believe

Posted on July 5, 2017 by billtonnis

The Source of Life is sustaining you in good times and in bad. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 34:7 In my misfortune I called, the Lord heard and saved me … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on June 29, 2017 by billtonnis

Transitions lead to new life…if we allow them. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is … Continue reading →

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Life Song

Posted on June 28, 2017 by billtonnis

May your words and actions be rooted in Love. (Listen to my song “Sing a New Song” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 105:2 Sing praise, play music; proclaim all his wondrous deeds! +++ Today’s scripture verse resonates with my soul. … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on June 27, 2017 by billtonnis

When we let go of attachments…we begin to live. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:14 “How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find … Continue reading →

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Broken and Blessed

Posted on June 26, 2017 by billtonnis

Each has no idea what the other is going through…so why not be kind? (Listen to my song “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:1-2 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you … Continue reading →

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Contemplation

Posted on June 21, 2017 by billtonnis

Silence is brimming with wisdom and peace. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. … Continue reading →

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