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?

Inner Wholeness

Posted on July 5, 2022 by billtonnis

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” – The Dalai Lama +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, gospel, happiness, healing, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, presence, wholeness | Leave a comment

Silence Speaks

Posted on June 15, 2022 by billtonnis

“You have a treasure within you that is infinitely greater than anything the world can offer.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged centering prayer, Christianity, compassion, contemplation, die, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, pray, presence, true self | Leave a comment

Everything Belongs

Posted on June 14, 2022 by billtonnis

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” – Rumi +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, forgiveness, God, grace, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, spiritual | Leave a comment

Trust the Process

Posted on June 8, 2022 by billtonnis

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” – Brene Brown +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available for purchase HERE. Also available on Amazon. +++ … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, creativity, God, Jesus, joy, love, meditation, peace, service, St. Francis, transition, vulnerability | Leave a comment

Love Unites

Posted on June 2, 2022 by billtonnis

“In Louisville, at the corner of Fourth and Walnut, in the center of the shopping district, I was suddenly overwhelmed with the realization that I loved all those people, that they were mine and I theirs, that we could not … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, harmony, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, oneness, peace, Thomas Merton, unity | Leave a comment

Create

Posted on May 23, 2022 by billtonnis

“Don’t die with your music still in you.” – Wayne Dyer +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available for purchase HERE. Also available on Amazon. +++ Psalm … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, create, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, sing, true self | Leave a comment

Inspire

Posted on May 20, 2022 by billtonnis

“When you make a choice, you change the future.” – Depak Chopra +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available for purchase HERE. Also available … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, healing, inspire, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, praise, presence, unite | Leave a comment

Wholly Sacred

Posted on May 19, 2022 by billtonnis

“To be full of things is to be empty of God. To be empty of things is to be full of God.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “I Stand … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, infinite, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, near death experience, peace, sacred | Leave a comment

Be

Posted on May 17, 2022 by billtonnis

“In the inner stillness where meditation leads, the Spirit secretly anoints the soul and heals our deepest wounds.” – St. John of the Cross +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Breathe” YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged breathe, centering prayer, Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, presence, spirit | Leave a comment

Energize

Posted on May 16, 2022 by billtonnis

“Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body.” – Thich Nhat Hanh +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available for purchase HERE. Also … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged awaken, centering prayer, Christianity, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, presence, spirit | Leave a comment