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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?

Originally Blessed

Posted on September 2, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Günther Schneider from Pixabay “God is the good and all things which proceed from God are good.” – Hildegard of Bingen +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on September 1, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by FelixMittermeier from Pixabay “Believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance, and have faith that in this love there is strength and blessing so large that you can travel as far as you wish without … Continue reading →

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Trust in Love

Posted on August 31, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Erika Varga from Pixabay “Wherever you are afraid, try to explore, and you will find death hiding somewhere behind. All fear is of death. Death is the only fear source.” – Osho +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on August 30, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay “Attachment to things drops away by itself when you no longer seek to find yourself in them.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on August 27, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay “Life is not a matter of creating a special name for ourselves, but of uncovering the name we have always had.” – Richard Rohr, Immortal Diamond +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube … Continue reading →

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This Is It

Posted on August 26, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Takashi Murakami from Pixabay “Our appointment with life is in the present moment.” – Thich Naht Hanh +++ Listen to my song “Changed” 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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Immersed in Sacredness

Posted on August 25, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Аркадий Макаров from Pixabay “We cannot attain the presence of God because we’re already totally in the presence of God. What’s absent is awareness.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on August 24, 2021 by billtonnis

Photo from The Post and Courier (postandcourier.com) “We can’t heal the world today but we can begin with a voice of compassion, a heart of love, and an act of kindness.” – Mary Davis +++ Listen to my song “Pour … Continue reading →

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Heaven on Earth

Posted on August 23, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by David Mark from Pixabay “When you act out of present-moment awareness, whatever you do becomes imbued with a sense of quality, care, and love – even the most simple action.” – Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now +++ Listen to my … Continue reading →

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Top Priority

Posted on August 20, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Vicki Nunn from Pixabay “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your … Continue reading →

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