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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?

Dying to Live

“Love, not death, is the eternal thing.” – Richard Rohr, Immortal Diamond +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links … Continue reading

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Pay It Forward

“God has created and redeemed us in love and has chosen us to proclaim that love as the true source of all human life.” – Henri Nouwen +++ Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking … Continue reading

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Original Blessing

“The greatest gift you can give (yourself or anyone else) is just being present.” – Rasheed Ogunlaru +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the … Continue reading

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Persevere in Love

“Don’t worry about being effective. Just concentrate on being faithful to the truth.” – Dorothy Day +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books … Continue reading

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Be

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading

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Self-Emptying Path

“Our vocation is not simply to be, but to work together with God in the creation of our own life, our own identity, our own destiny.” – Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me … Continue reading

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Rebirthing

“As the mystics everywhere have repeatedly told us, it is only in accepting death that real life is found.” Ken Wilber, Grace & Grit +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support … Continue reading

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Come Together

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa +++ Please listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs … Continue reading

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All Is Sacred

“In the days ahead, you will either be a mystic (one who has experienced God for real) or nothing at all.” – Karl Rahner +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading

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Awaken

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my … Continue reading

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