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?

You Are Cherished

Posted on July 13, 2016 by billtonnis

Our Creator is Eternal Love. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 94:14 You, Lord, will not forsake your people, nor abandon your very own. +++ Perhaps you are struggling with something. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Turn to Love

Posted on July 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Turn away from all the things that can never bring lasting satisfaction. (Listen to my song “Singing My Song” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 11:20 Then he (Jesus) began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had … Continue reading →

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Wholeness in Progress

Posted on July 8, 2016 by billtonnis

God is renewing all things…you included. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. +++ No matter how many times we screw up…no … Continue reading →

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Graced

Posted on July 7, 2016 by billtonnis

We are SO blessed. Pay it forward. Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 10:8 “Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on July 6, 2016 by billtonnis

God’s grace is free…so that what we receive we can freely give. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on July 5, 2016 by billtonnis

No matter what your troubles…an Eternal Love will never leave you. Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 9:36 At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them … Continue reading →

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Trust In Grace

Posted on July 4, 2016 by billtonnis

If you are struggling…let Love lead you. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE.) +++ Hosea 2:16 So, I will allure her, I will lead her into the desert and speak to her heart. +++ Did you … Continue reading →

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Happy Fault

Posted on July 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Mercy transforms hearts and changes lives. Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 9:11-13 The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this … Continue reading →

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Make the Change

Posted on June 30, 2016 by billtonnis

How are you being called to become compassion? Listen to the song “Take the Road Less Traveled” by clicking HERE +++ Amos 7:14-15 Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I … Continue reading →

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Great Awakening

Posted on June 29, 2016 by billtonnis

Let Love be your guide in life. Listen to the song “Changed” by clicking HERE +++ Matthew 16:15 “But who do you say that I am?” +++ Jesus is asking the same question to you and me that he asked … Continue reading →

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