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?

Transformation in Progress

Posted on February 2, 2021 by billtonnis

“Love is the funeral pyre where the heart must lay its body.” – Hafiz +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books by … Continue reading →

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You Are God’s Beloved

Posted on February 1, 2021 by billtonnis

“The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me; my eye and God’s eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to my song “There Are … Continue reading →

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Do Good

Posted on January 29, 2021 by billtonnis

“Each day, in itself, brings with it an eternity.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist +++ Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books at the links following the … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on January 28, 2021 by billtonnis

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen +++ As part of this reflection, listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by scrolling down … Continue reading →

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Free to Be

Posted on January 27, 2021 by billtonnis

“The best things to do with the best things in life is to give them away.” – Dorothy Day +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my books and … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 26, 2021 by billtonnis

“God loved us before he made us; and his love has never diminished and never shall.” – Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. You can support my ministry by purchasing … Continue reading →

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Christianity Is Nonviolent

Posted on January 25, 2021 by billtonnis

“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” – Martin Luther King Jr. +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Please support my ministry by purchasing my songs … Continue reading →

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Be True

Posted on January 22, 2021 by billtonnis

“I never been ordained by God to preach the gospel. I have a calling. It’s called to perform and sing.” – Johnny Cash +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry … Continue reading →

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Love Is Flowing

Posted on January 21, 2021 by billtonnis

“Most of us were taught that God would love us if and when we change. In fact, God loves you so that you can change.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Love Rules

Posted on January 20, 2021 by billtonnis

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

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