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?

Open Invitation

Posted on May 11, 2020 by billtonnis

To love is a choice that will set you free. +++ Listen to my song “Breath On Me” by clicking HERE. +++ John 14:21 “Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal … Continue reading →

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All Shall Be Well

Posted on May 8, 2020 by billtonnis

Deep in your soul resides a peace beyond all understanding. +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” by clicking HERE. +++ John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward

Posted on May 7, 2020 by billtonnis

When we serve others, we help heal the world. +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 13:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on May 6, 2020 by billtonnis

What the world needs from each of us…is compassion. +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 12:46 “I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me … Continue reading →

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Contemplation and Action

Posted on May 5, 2020 by billtonnis

Be still and listen to your deepest longings. +++ Listen to my song “I will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” +++ The … Continue reading →

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All Inclusive

Posted on May 4, 2020 by billtonnis

God’s love knows no boundaries. +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Acts 11:17-18 “If then God gave them the same gift he gave to us when we came to believe in the … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on May 1, 2020 by billtonnis

Truth accompanied with compassion and forgiveness can transform hate. +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Acts 9:1-2 Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on April 30, 2020 by billtonnis

Make sure to set aside time today to simply be. +++ Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Acts 8:29 The Spirit said to Philip, “Go and join up with that chariot.” +++ … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on April 29, 2020 by billtonnis

Becoming more like Jesus leads to becoming more your true self. +++ Listen to the song of the day “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread … Continue reading →

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Be Inspired

Posted on April 28, 2020 by billtonnis

God is still calling us to stand up to corruption and stand with the oppressed. +++ Listen to my song “The Spirit’s Alive” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Acts 7:51-52 “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you … Continue reading →

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