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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?

My Second Book Is Published…

Posted on September 18, 2020 by billtonnis

Available on Amazon. Click HERE to view and/or purchase. Thanks!

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Action Required

Posted on September 18, 2020 by billtonnis

“The more I get to know Jesus, the more trouble he seems to get me into.” – Shane Claiborne, The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by … Continue reading →

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Unearned Blessing

Posted on September 17, 2020 by billtonnis

“Every breath we draw is a gift of God’s love; every moment of existence is a grace.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 For I am the least … Continue reading →

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Main Motivation

Posted on September 16, 2020 by billtonnis

“Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ … Continue reading →

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Communion

Posted on September 15, 2020 by billtonnis

“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” – Mahatma Gandhi +++ Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27 As a … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on September 14, 2020 by billtonnis

“The wings of transformation are born of patience and struggle.” – Janet S. Dickens +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Book of Numbers 21:9 Accordingly Moses made a bronze serpent and … Continue reading →

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Big Picture

Posted on September 11, 2020 by billtonnis

“Judging others makes us blind, whereas love is illuminating.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer +++ Listen to the song of the day “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 6:41 “Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s … Continue reading →

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Compassionate Power

Posted on September 10, 2020 by billtonnis

“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.” – Martin Luther King +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube. +++ Luke 6:27-29 “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who … Continue reading →

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Happily Empty

Posted on September 9, 2020 by billtonnis

“Attachment is the source of all suffering.” Buddha +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for … Continue reading →

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Do Your Thing

Posted on September 8, 2020 by billtonnis

“We are invited to forget ourselves on purpose, cast our awful solemnity to the wind, and join in the general Dance.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Romans 8:28 … Continue reading →

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