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?

Persevere

Posted on April 13, 2020 by billtonnis

Dying leads to new life…every time. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 28:8-10 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on April 10, 2020 by billtonnis

Selfless love leads to the fullness of life. +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, God of truth. +++ … Continue reading →

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Praise Be

Posted on April 9, 2020 by billtonnis

In letting go of all the things that don’t matter, we can truly savor the things that do. +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 116:17 I will offer a sacrifice … Continue reading →

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Mercy Maker

Posted on April 8, 2020 by billtonnis

What the world needs now…is love. +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 69:21 I looked for compassion, but there was none, for comforters, but found none. +++ The sentiment expressed in today’s … Continue reading →

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God Is

Posted on April 7, 2020 by billtonnis

Rest in the present moment and find peace. +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 71:3 Be my rock of refuge, my stronghold to give me safety; for you are my rock and … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on April 6, 2020 by billtonnis

Be still and allow the Light that sustains you to shine. +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Isaiah 42:6-7 I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on April 3, 2020 by billtonnis

Let go of fearful thoughts and settle into the Loving Presence that sustains you. +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 10:37-38 “If I do not perform my Father’s works, do not … Continue reading →

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The Great “I Am”

Posted on April 2, 2020 by billtonnis

The Love that is energizing the universe will carry us through this season of chaos. +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 8:51 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 1, 2020 by billtonnis

Since God is love and love drives out fear…be at peace. +++ Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 8:31-32 Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, “If … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Only Answer

Posted on March 31, 2020 by billtonnis

All struggles lead to new life if we trust in a Higher Power. +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 102:2-3 LORD, hear my prayer; let my cry come to you. Do … Continue reading →

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