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?

Compassion Calls

Posted on February 23, 2017 by billtonnis

What is distracting you from your life’s purpose? (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 9:43 “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life … Continue reading →

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New Life Ahead

Posted on February 22, 2017 by billtonnis

Let the Light of Love lead you through the struggles. (Listen to my song “Salvation” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. +++ … Continue reading →

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Counter Culture

Posted on February 21, 2017 by billtonnis

May we aspire to help those in need. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 9:35 Jesus said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and … Continue reading →

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Salvation

Posted on February 17, 2017 by billtonnis

When we drop our masks…our true selves are revealed. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 8:35 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for … Continue reading →

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Way of Christ

Posted on February 16, 2017 by billtonnis

Choose the path of both compassion and justice. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE.) +++ Mark 8:27-28 Along the way Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” They said in reply, … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on February 15, 2017 by billtonnis

God loves us exactly the way we are. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 116:12 How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? +++ If we took an … Continue reading →

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Be Awake

Posted on February 14, 2017 by billtonnis

Stop. Look. Listen. God is present. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 8:18 “Do you have eyes and not see, ears and not hear?” +++ It seems that much of the time…we are … Continue reading →

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Grounded in Grace

Posted on February 13, 2017 by billtonnis

Let Love guide your thoughts and actions. (Listen to the song of the day “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 50:16-17 But to the wicked God says: “Why do you recite my commandments and profess my covenant with your lips? You … Continue reading →

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Be Healed

Posted on February 10, 2017 by billtonnis

Let Love lead you to wholeness. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 7:34-35 Then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (that is, “Be opened!”) And immediately the man’s ears … Continue reading →

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God Centered

Posted on February 9, 2017 by billtonnis

Life is not about me…but about us. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 7:24 Jesus entered a house and wanted no one to know about it, but he could not escape notice. +++ It’s … Continue reading →

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