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?

Abundant Life

Posted on August 19, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Marco Antonio Reyes from Pixabay “When you go deeply into the present, gratitude arises spontaneously.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen … Continue reading →

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Generosity

Posted on August 18, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by alohamalakhov from Pixabay “Love seeks one thing only: the good of the one loved. It leaves all the other secondary effects to take care of themselves. Love, therefore, is its own reward.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “The … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on August 17, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Konevi from Pixabay “Attachment is the state of clinging that comes from the false belief that something or someone is necessary for your happiness.” – Anthony De Mello +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Eternal Now

Posted on August 16, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Joshua Woroniecki from Pixabay “Grace is ever present. The only thing necessary is that you surrender to it.” – Ramana Maharshi +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on August 13, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay “A saint is not someone who is good but who experiences the goodness of God.” – Brennan Manning +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on August 12, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Jeff Jacobs from Pixabay “The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.” – Marianne Williamson +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books … Continue reading →

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Diverse Yet One

Posted on August 11, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by krustovin august from Pixabay To see one in all and all in one is to break through the great barrier which narrows one’s perceptions of reality.” – Thich Naht Hanh +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by … Continue reading →

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Meaning of Life

Posted on August 10, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Konevi from Pixabay “There is only one problem which all my existence, my peace, my happiness depend; to discover myself in discovering God.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my … Continue reading →

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Called to Compassion

Posted on August 9, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Lukas Baumert from Pixabay “If you light a lamp for someone else it will also brighten your path.” – Buddha +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen … Continue reading →

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Take the Next Step

Posted on August 6, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by christian schwartz from Pixabay +++ “I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.” – Andy Dufresne, Shawshank Redemption +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE Support … Continue reading →