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?

Unconditional Love

Posted on October 15, 2021 by billtonnis

“The heart enveloped in the tenderness of God passes that tenderness around indiscriminately, making no distinction between the worthy and the unworthy.” – Brennan Manning +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support … Continue reading →

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Abide

Posted on October 14, 2021 by billtonnis

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” – Corrie Ten Boom +++ Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books … Continue reading →

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Peace Be with You

Posted on October 13, 2021 by billtonnis

“It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy … Continue reading →

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Awestruck

Posted on October 12, 2021 by billtonnis

“The most telling and profound way of describing the evolution of the universe would undoubtedly be to trace the evolution of love.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by … Continue reading →

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Love Has No Bounds

Posted on October 11, 2021 by billtonnis

“The mystery of God hugs you in its all-encompassing arms.” – Hildegard of Bingen +++ Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” 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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Compassion

Posted on October 8, 2021 by billtonnis

“To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear.” – Stephen Levine +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Goodness

Posted on October 7, 2021 by billtonnis

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” – Rumi +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by … Continue reading →

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Glory Be

Posted on October 6, 2021 by billtonnis

“You are never alone. You are eternally connected with everyone.” – Amit Ray +++ Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” 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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Compassionate Care

Posted on October 5, 2021 by billtonnis

“To follow Jesus is to be a wholemaker, essentially to love the world into new being and life.” – Ilia Delio +++ Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Way

Posted on October 4, 2021 by billtonnis

“Love alone is capable of uniting living beings in such a way as to complete and fulfill them, for it alone takes them and joins them by what is deepest in themselves.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to … Continue reading →

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