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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?

Gratitude

Posted on August 24, 2016 by billtonnis

May we be living signs of thanksgiving. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 145:10 All your works give you thanks, O Lord, and your faithful bless you. +++ The Greek word for “Eucharist” … Continue reading →

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Love Never Lets Go

Posted on August 23, 2016 by billtonnis

If you are in need of a lift…know that you are rooted in God’s grace. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Thessalonians 16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has … Continue reading →

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Express Yourself

Posted on August 22, 2016 by billtonnis

Our lives are like melodies in God’s symphony of Love. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 96:1 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all you lands. +++ All of … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on August 19, 2016 by billtonnis

The source of all life is Love. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 107:5-6 Hungry and thirsty, their life was wasting away within them. They cried to the Lord in their distress; from their straits … Continue reading →

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God Restores and Renews

Posted on August 18, 2016 by billtonnis

Turn to Love and live. (Listen to “Singing My Song” by clicking HERE) +++ Ezekiel 36:25-26 I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on August 17, 2016 by billtonnis

An Unconditional Love is sustaining and carrying us. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:2 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. +++ A sheep in care of the shepherd … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on August 16, 2016 by billtonnis

The love of God is as close to you as the air that you breathe. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on August 15, 2016 by billtonnis

May your life reflect the Love that created you. (Listen to my song “Lift Up Our Voices” by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:46-47 “And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on August 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Since God is Love…forgiveness is always offered. (Listen to my song “Changed” by clicking HERE) +++ Ezekiel 16:62-63 For I will re-establish my covenant with you, that you may remember and be covered with confusion, and that you may be … Continue reading →

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Release the Past

Posted on August 11, 2016 by billtonnis

Forgiveness is the key to freedom. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching Jesus asked, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? … Continue reading →

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