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?

Open Heart

Posted on October 1, 2021 by billtonnis

“All the love in this life is within reach only when I let go of the circle of ill and make room for the love You ever want to instill.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to my song “God Is” … Continue reading →

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Sacred Presence

Posted on September 30, 2021 by billtonnis

“If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” – Thich Nhat Hanh +++ Listen to my song “Make Me … Continue reading →

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Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on September 29, 2021 by billtonnis

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books … Continue reading →

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Redemption

Posted on September 28, 2021 by billtonnis

“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” – C.S. Lewis +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy … Continue reading →

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Counter Culture

Posted on September 27, 2021 by billtonnis

“Faith in action is love, and love in action is service.” – Mother Teresa +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On 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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Transformation in Progress

Posted on September 24, 2021 by billtonnis

“Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but actually you’ve been planted.” – Christine Caine +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by … Continue reading →

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Wholeness

Posted on September 22, 2021 by billtonnis

“If you were conscious, that is to say totally present in the Now, all negativity would dissolve almost instantly. It could not survive in your presence.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on September 21, 2021 by billtonnis

“Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” – Rainer Maria Rilke +++ Listen to the song of the day “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Radiate Love

Posted on September 20, 2021 by billtonnis

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle.” – Buddha +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart). Thank you! … Continue reading →

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Open Hands

Posted on September 17, 2021 by billtonnis

“The secret is to renounce nothing, cling to nothing, enjoy everything and allow it to pass, to flow.” – Anthony de Mello +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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