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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?

Change of Heart

Posted on June 15, 2021 by billtonnis

(Image by Kranich17 from Pixabay) “…love has within it a redemptive power. And there is a power there that eventually transforms individuals.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my … Continue reading →

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Live

Posted on June 14, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay “Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support … Continue reading →

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Grace Transforms

Posted on June 11, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay “God loved us before he made us; and his love has never diminished and never shall.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my … Continue reading →

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Empty Yet Full

Posted on June 10, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay “Our greatest fulfillment lies in giving ourselves to others.” Henri Nouwen +++ As part of this reflection, listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on June 9, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Jose Antonio Alba from Pixabay “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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Silence Speaks

Posted on June 8, 2021 by billtonnis

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay “Awareness of the sacred in life is what holds our world together, and the lack of awareness of the sacred is what is tearing it apart.” – Joan Chittister +++ Listen to my song “I Stand in … Continue reading →

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Evolve

Posted on June 7, 2021 by billtonnis

“Transformed people transform people.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following the scripture reflection below. Thank … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on June 4, 2021 by billtonnis

“We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.” – Mother Teresa +++ Listen to my song … Continue reading →

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Life Changer

Posted on June 3, 2021 by billtonnis

“Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love.” – St. Francis of Assisi +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on June 2, 2021 by billtonnis

“Real change will come when it is brought about, not by your ego, but by reality. Awareness releases reality to change you.” – Anthony de Mello +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support … Continue reading →

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