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?
Let compassion and justice for the ‘least of these’ guide your life. +++ As part of the following reflection, listen to my song “God Is the Goal” on YouTube and consider purchasing my songs on Amazon Music by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →
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Tagged centering prayer, compassion, contemplation, God, love, meditation, peace, presence, Thomas Keating
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The Spirit’s voice is heard in the inner room of your soul. +++ As part of the following reflection, listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Consider purchasing on Amazon Music to support my … Continue reading →
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Tagged attachment, Beatitudes, centering prayer, compassion, contemplation, meditation, peace, soul, spirit, Thomas Merton, true self
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For love and justice to be real, they must be lived. +++ (As part of this reflection, listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” and consider purchasing it on Amazon Music to support my ministry. Thank you!) +++ … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christian, compassion, contemplation, forgiveness, Jesus, justice, love, meditation, mindfulness, oppression, peace, persecution, racism
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What would happen if everyone truly made love their top priority? +++ Along with the following reflection, please listen to my song “The Way You Are” and consider purchasing it on Amazon Music to support my ministry. Thank you! +++ … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christian, compassion, contemplation, George Floyd, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, unity
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May each of us bring the light of love into the darkness. +++ Along with the following reflection, please listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” and consider purchasing it on Amazon Music. Thank you! +++ 2 Timothy 1:8 So do … Continue reading →
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Tagged calling, Christian, compassion, contemplation, forgive, gospel, healing, Jesus, love, meditation, mercy, mindfulness, peace
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When our short lives are over, how well we loved is all that will matter. +++ Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” by clicking HERE. Purchase HERE. Thank you! +++ Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christian, compassion, contemplation, eternal, God, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, purpose
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Systemic racism needs to be eradicated. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” by clicking HERE or purchase HERE. Thank you! +++ John 19:25 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christ, compassion, contemplation, George Floyd, injustice, Jesus, justice, love, Mary Magdalene, meditation, peace, racism, white privilege
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In order to grow, we must be willing to let go and be changed. +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Purchase HERE. Thank you! +++ Psalm 16:1 Keep me safe, O God; in you I … Continue reading →
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Tagged centering prayer, Christian, compassion, contemplation, death, Jesus, Kenosis, letting go, life, liminal, meditation, mindfulness, peace
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“Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me.” – Jesus +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Purchase HERE. Thank you! +++ Acts 20:35 “In every way I have shown you … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christian, compassion, contemplation, Jesus, meditation, mindfulness, oneness, peace, sacred, service, solidarity, unity
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Divine Love is free and abundant like sunshine on a clear day. +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” by clicking HERE. +++ Acts 20:24 “Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christ, compassion, contemplation, God, gospel, grace, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, ministry, peace
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