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?

Christianity 101

Posted on April 13, 2017 by billtonnis

We are all called to serve others. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ John 13:14-15 “If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on April 12, 2017 by billtonnis

Despite the dreadful happenings in the world…Love is still winning. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 69:21 Insult has broken my heart, and I am weak; I looked for compassion, but there was none, for … Continue reading →

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Born to Love

Posted on April 11, 2017 by billtonnis

Each of us has Eternal favor. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 49:1 The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. +++ Each of us is … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on April 10, 2017 by billtonnis

The Love that created you is leading you back to Love. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The Lord is my life’s … Continue reading →

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Give Praise and Thanks

Posted on April 7, 2017 by billtonnis

God carries you through the storms of life. (Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 18:2-3 I love you, Lord, my strength, Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my rock of … Continue reading →

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Now and Forever

Posted on April 6, 2017 by billtonnis

Love is in the process of winning. (Listen to my song “Going Over There” by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:51 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” +++ This moment is eternal. There … Continue reading →

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Be Renewed

Posted on April 5, 2017 by billtonnis

Immerse yourself in the Unconditional Love of God. (Listen to my song “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:31-32 Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, you will truly … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on April 4, 2017 by billtonnis

Be still and know that God is with you. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 102:2-3 Lord, hear my prayer; let my cry come to you. Do not hide your face from me now … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on April 3, 2017 by billtonnis

Unconditional Love confounds minds…and transforms hearts. (Listen to my song “Salvation” by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:10-11 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither … Continue reading →

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Live to Love

Posted on March 31, 2017 by billtonnis

God never rejects…but always redeems. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 34:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. +++ We hate to fail. We are taught from … Continue reading →

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