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?

Live to Love

Posted on June 1, 2021 by billtonnis

“When Jesus said, “I am the way,” He meant that to have a true relationship with God, you must practice His way.” – Thich Nhat Hanh, Living Buddha, Living Christ +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” … Continue reading →

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Silence Speaks

Posted on May 28, 2021 by billtonnis

“Simply to be with God is to be drawn into being the person God calls us to be.” – John Main OSB +++ Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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All Is Sacred

Posted on May 27, 2021 by billtonnis

“There is no way of telling people that they are all walking around shining like the sun.” – Thomas Merton, Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander +++ Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Beloved Community

Posted on May 26, 2021 by billtonnis

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at … Continue reading →

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Alive

Posted on May 25, 2021 by billtonnis

“The present moment holds infinite riches beyond your wildest dreams.” – Jean-Pierre de Caussade +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on May 24, 2021 by billtonnis

“The secret of life is to “die before you die” – and find that there is no death.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on May 21, 2021 by billtonnis

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

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Be Here

Posted on May 20, 2021 by billtonnis

“Step out of the circle of time and into the circle of love.” – Rumi +++ Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the … Continue reading →

Be Peace

Posted on May 19, 2021 by billtonnis

“(Humanity) must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by … Continue reading →

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Originally Blessed

Posted on May 18, 2021 by billtonnis

“The glory of the omnipresent God bursts through everywhere.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links … Continue reading →

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