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?

True Life

Posted on November 11, 2016 by billtonnis

Letting go of attachments leads to freedom (Listen to my song “God Is the Goal” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 17:33 “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it.” +++ A statement … Continue reading →

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God Is Present

Posted on November 10, 2016 by billtonnis

Love dissolves all divisions right now…if we choose it. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in reply, “The coming … Continue reading →

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Come Together

Posted on November 9, 2016 by billtonnis

If God is Love then to love is our calling and each moment a new opportunity. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God’s co-workers. +++ This life is not … Continue reading →

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Let the Joy Rise

Posted on November 8, 2016 by billtonnis

Live in the light of Love. (Listen to my song “Let the Joy Rise” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the Lord who will give you your heart’s desire. +++ What is your heart’s desire? Maybe … Continue reading →

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Unify

Posted on November 7, 2016 by billtonnis

Let’s work together for restoration. (Listen to my song “Salvation” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 17:4 “If someone wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, ‘I am sorry,’ you should forgive him.” +++ … Continue reading →

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Grace Abounds

Posted on November 4, 2016 by billtonnis

Bask in the Eternal Gaze of Love. (Listen to my song “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Philippians 3:17 Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model … Continue reading →

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Infinite Acceptance

Posted on November 3, 2016 by billtonnis

If you feel troubled…know that God never stops loving you. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 15:4-5 “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine … Continue reading →

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News of Great Joy

Posted on November 2, 2016 by billtonnis

God is Love…so what is there to fear? (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:37-38 “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who … Continue reading →

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Nothing Shall I Want

Posted on November 1, 2016 by billtonnis

We have all we need in this moment. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” by clicking HERE) (Learn more about my new album project and/or support it by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on October 31, 2016 by billtonnis

We are called to reach out to those in need. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) (Find out more about my new album project and/or support it by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 14:13-14 “When you hold a … Continue reading →

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