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?

Peace Be with You

Posted on August 5, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Shutterbug75 from Pixabay “Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.” – Simone Weil +++ Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on August 4, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Larisa Koshkina from Pixabay “We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.” – Martin Luther King +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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Contemplation

Posted on August 3, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Couleur from Pixabay “Put your mouthful of words away and come with me to watch the lilies open in such a field, growing there like yachts, slowly steering their petals without nurses or clocks.” – Anne Sexton, The Complete Poems +++ … Continue reading →

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Give

Posted on August 2, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay “Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” – Dalai Lama +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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True Self

Posted on July 30, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Kiều Trường from Pixabay “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver, The Summer Day +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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Wholeness

Posted on July 29, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Pexels from Pixabay “He who would be serene and pure needs but one thing, detachment.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart). Thank … Continue reading →

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Free Treasure

Posted on July 28, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Pexels from Pixabay “It is not uncommon for people to spend their whole life waiting to start living.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on July 27, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by FelixMittermeier from Pixabay “The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to … Continue reading →

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Abundant Life

Posted on July 26, 2021 by billtonnis

“It is inner stillness that will save and transform the world.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ First, listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart). Thank you! … Continue reading →

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Golden Rule

Posted on July 23, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Lolame from Pixabay “Would you know Your Lord’s meaning in this thing? Know it well. Love was His meaning. Who showed it to you? Love. Why did He show it to you? For Love.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to … Continue reading →

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