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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?

Be Compassionate

Posted on May 22, 2017 by billtonnis

May our choices inspire unity…not division. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ John 16:2-3 “They will expel you from the synagogues; in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on May 19, 2017 by billtonnis

How are you being called to share God’s love? (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 57:9-10 Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn. I will praise you among the … Continue reading →

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Becoming Whole

Posted on May 18, 2017 by billtonnis

Love is the only path to joy. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:10-11 “If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and … Continue reading →

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Abiding Peace

Posted on May 17, 2017 by billtonnis

Cultivate your connection with the Source of Life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:4 “Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it … Continue reading →

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Live

Posted on May 16, 2017 by billtonnis

What better way to praise God than to be yourself. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 145:10 All your works give you thanks, O Lord, and your faithful bless you. +++ All of … Continue reading →

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Peace of Christ

Posted on May 15, 2017 by billtonnis

When we love unconditionally…we experience the Presence of God. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” by clicking HERE) +++ John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on May 12, 2017 by billtonnis

Circumstances that appear dark will be overcome by the Light. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” by clicking HERE) +++ John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my … Continue reading →

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Keep the Faith

Posted on May 10, 2017 by billtonnis

Love is winning and will have the final say. (Listen to my song “Salvation” by clicking HERE) +++ John 12:44-45 Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on May 9, 2017 by billtonnis

The Love that created us is speaking in the silence. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ John 10:27-28 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal … Continue reading →

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Everything Belongs

Posted on May 8, 2017 by billtonnis

What if we all practiced compassion? (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ John 10:16 “I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, … Continue reading →

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