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?

All Is Sacred

Posted on May 3, 2021 by billtonnis

“The physical structure of the universe is love.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ 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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Live to Love

Posted on April 30, 2021 by billtonnis

“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 “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on April 29, 2021 by billtonnis

“The God who existed before any religion counts on you to make the oneness of the human family known and celebrated.” – Desmond Tutu +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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Grace Happens

Posted on April 28, 2021 by billtonnis

“The best name for God is compassion.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following the scripture reflection … Continue reading →

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Share Your Gifts

Posted on April 27, 2021 by billtonnis

“To be creative means to be in love with life.” – Osho +++ Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” 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 Is the Way

Posted on April 26, 2021 by billtonnis

“When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” – Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on April 23, 2021 by billtonnis

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Living

Posted on April 22, 2021 by billtonnis

“God’s first language is silence.” – St. John of the Cross +++ Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” 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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Awestruck

Posted on April 21, 2021 by billtonnis

“The future of life on Earth depends on our ability to see the sacred where others see only the common.” – John Denver +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on April 20, 2021 by billtonnis

“Selflessness is my true self. Love is my true character. Love is my name.” – Thomas Merton, A Book of Hours +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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