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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?

Solidarity

Posted on November 18, 2021 by billtonnis

“In compassion, when we feel with the other, we dethrone ourselves from the center of our world and we put another person there.” – Karen Armstrong +++ As part of this reflection, listen to my song “Take the Road Less … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on November 17, 2021 by billtonnis

“The love by which we love God is the very same love with which God has first loved us.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Process

Posted on November 16, 2021 by billtonnis

“Beautiful are those whose brokenness gives birth to transformation and wisdom.” – John Mark Green +++ As part of today’s reflection, listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by … Continue reading →

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Wholeness

Posted on November 15, 2021 by billtonnis

“One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” – Shannon L. Alder +++ Listen to my song “Show Me, Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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True Self

Posted on November 12, 2021 by billtonnis

“Attachment to things drops away by itself when you no longer seek to find yourself in them.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books … Continue reading →

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Be Here Now

Posted on November 11, 2021 by billtonnis

“The presence of God penetrates us, is all around us, is always embracing us.” – Thomas Keating +++ Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Service Required

Posted on November 10, 2021 by billtonnis

“God tells you where to look; love tells you what to see.” – Matshona Dhliwayo +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Sacred Core

Posted on November 9, 2021 by billtonnis

“There is no way of telling people that they are all walking around shining like the sun.” – Thomas Merton, Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on November 8, 2021 by billtonnis

“Grace is everywhere as an active orientation of all created reality toward God.” – Karl Rahner +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart). Thank … Continue reading →

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Original Blessing

Posted on November 5, 2021 by billtonnis

“We carry inside us the wonders we seek outside us.” – Rumi +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart). Thank you! … Continue reading →

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