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?

Keep the Faith

Posted on May 17, 2021 by billtonnis

“All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs … Continue reading →

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Oneness

Posted on May 14, 2021 by billtonnis

“What we have to recover is our original unity.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following the scripture … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on May 13, 2021 by billtonnis

“The best time to show love is when life is forcing you to show hatred.” – Mitta Xinindlu +++ Listen to my song “Let the Joy Rise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on May 12, 2021 by billtonnis

“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 “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by … Continue reading →

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Let Love Lead You

Posted on May 11, 2021 by billtonnis

“The Holy Spirit is the kind of energy that is capable of being there, of understanding, of accepting, of loving, and of healing.” – Thich Nhat Hanh +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking … Continue reading →

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Sacred Silence

Posted on May 10, 2021 by billtonnis

“It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” – Mahatma Gandhi +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and … Continue reading →

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Come Together

Posted on May 7, 2021 by billtonnis

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right-doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” – Rumi +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on May 6, 2021 by billtonnis

“Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love.” – Rumi +++ Listen to my song “Sing a New Song” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at … Continue reading →

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Grounded in Love

Posted on May 5, 2021 by billtonnis

“You stop fighting and striving…and instead, surrender to your higher purpose and be guided from there…” – Wayne Dyer, The Shift +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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Transformative Path

Posted on May 4, 2021 by billtonnis

“If you want to cure the world, don’t emanate fear, emanate love.” – Ram Dass +++ Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at … Continue reading →

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