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?

Doers of the Word

Posted on April 19, 2021 by billtonnis

“Faith in action is love, and love in action is service.” – Mother Teresa +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on April 16, 2021 by billtonnis

“As you walk upon the sacred earth, treat each step as a prayer.” – Black Elk +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the … Continue reading →

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Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on April 15, 2021 by billtonnis

“The triumph can’t be had without the struggle.” – Wilma Rudolph +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” 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 April 14, 2021 by billtonnis

“And all shall be well. And all shall be well. And all manner of things shall be well.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by … Continue reading →

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Facing the Truth

Posted on April 13, 2021 by billtonnis

“Evil originates not in the absence of guilt; but in our effort to escape it.” – Shannon L. Alder +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs … Continue reading →

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New Life

Posted on April 12, 2021 by billtonnis

“We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following the reflection … Continue reading →

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Resurrection

Posted on April 9, 2021 by billtonnis

“For it is in giving that we receive…and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.” – Prayer of St. Francis +++ Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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Divine Reflection

Posted on April 8, 2021 by billtonnis

“It is the self-planted in us by the God who made us in God’s own image – the self that wants nothing more, or less, than for us to be who we were created to be.” – Parker Palmer, Let … Continue reading →

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One Body

Posted on April 7, 2021 by billtonnis

“The human being, endowed with intelligence and love, and attracted by the fullness of Christ, is called to redirect all creatures to their Creator.” – Pope Francis, Laudato Si +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on … Continue reading →

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Sacred Listening

Posted on April 1, 2021 by billtonnis

“God speaks in the silence of the heart.” – Mother Teresa +++ 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 reflection … Continue reading →

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