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?

Alpha and the Omega

Posted on October 2, 2020 by billtonnis

“God comes to you disguised as your life.” – Paula D’Arcy +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 139:7 Where can I go from your spirit? From your presence, where can I … Continue reading →

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Awestruck

Posted on October 1, 2020 by billtonnis

“The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything.” Julian of Norwich +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 27:8 “Come,” says my heart, “seek his face”; your face, God, do … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Time

Posted on September 30, 2020 by billtonnis

“Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk-free; actually following Jesus changes everything.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 9:59-60 To another Jesus said, “Follow me.” … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on September 29, 2020 by billtonnis

“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 138:1 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; … Continue reading →

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Death Happens

Posted on September 28, 2020 by billtonnis

Let go and let God. +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Job 1:21 Job said, “Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go back there.” +++ Death. … Continue reading →

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Meaning of Life

Posted on September 25, 2020 by billtonnis

“Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” – Rainer Maria Rilke +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 9:20 … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on September 24, 2020 by billtonnis

“Above all, trust in the slow work of God.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 90:5-6 They sleep, and in the morning they … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on September 23, 2020 by billtonnis

“If you do not know the difference between pleasure and spiritual joy you have not yet begun to live.” – Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ … Continue reading →

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Just Do It

Posted on September 22, 2020 by billtonnis

“Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” – St Francis of Assisi +++ Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 8:19-21 The mother of Jesus and his brothers … Continue reading →

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In Christ

Posted on September 21, 2020 by billtonnis

“We’ve learned to fly the air as birds, we’ve learned to swim the seas as fish, yet we haven’t learned to walk the Earth as brothers and sisters.” – Martin Luther King Jr +++ Listen to my song “I Stand … Continue reading →

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