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?

Epic Existence

Posted on July 20, 2020 by billtonnis

“Life in God should be a daring adventure of love – a continuous journey of putting aside our securities to enter more profoundly into the uncharted depths of God.” – Ilia Delio +++ Listen to my song “I Stand in … Continue reading →

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Purpose Driven

Posted on July 20, 2020 by billtonnis

The keys to a life well-lived are in the following scripture verse. +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Micah 6:8 You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the … Continue reading →

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WWJD?

Posted on July 17, 2020 by billtonnis

Christianity calls for compassion to counter-balance law. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 12:1-2 At that time Jesus was going through a field of grain on the Sabbath. His disciples were … Continue reading →

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Soul Satisfaction

Posted on July 16, 2020 by billtonnis

Sing your song, not someone else’s. +++ Listen to my song “Singing My Song” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Isaiah 26:9 My soul yearns for you at night, yes, my spirit within me seeks you at dawn. +++ Do … Continue reading →

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Awestruck

Posted on July 15, 2020 by billtonnis

Are your constant thoughts and judgments causing you to miss life? +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 11:25 Jesus exclaimed, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, … Continue reading →

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Road Less Traveled

Posted on July 14, 2020 by billtonnis

Taking the narrow path is tough, but it leads to freedom. +++ Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 11:20 Jesus began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on July 13, 2020 by billtonnis

“There is only one problem on which all my existence, my peace, my happiness depend: to discover myself in discovering God.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Isaiah 1:15-17 … Continue reading →

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Golden Rule

Posted on July 10, 2020 by billtonnis

Treat others as you would like others to treat you. +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Hosea 14:5 I will heal their defection, I will love them freely. +++ How often … Continue reading →

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Omega Point

Posted on July 9, 2020 by billtonnis

“The physical structure of the universe is love.” – Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Hosea 11:9 For I am God and not human, the Holy One present among you; … Continue reading →

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Conduits of Compassion

Posted on July 8, 2020 by billtonnis

“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this … Continue reading →

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