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?

God Is with You

Posted on March 30, 2020 by billtonnis

Awareness of your minds’ habitual, conditioned thoughts frees you. +++ Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on March 28, 2020 by billtonnis

There is a Great Love carrying us through rough waters. +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 7:2 Lord my God, in you I take refuge; rescue me; save me from all … Continue reading →

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Share Grace

Posted on March 27, 2020 by billtonnis

May each of us be a light in the darkness. +++ Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 7:27 Some of the people in Jerusalem said, “But we know where he is … Continue reading →

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God’s Will

Posted on March 26, 2020 by billtonnis

Let Love lead you as you live life’s questions. +++ Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ John 5:36 “The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that … Continue reading →

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God Calling

Posted on March 25, 2020 by billtonnis

What is your unique mission in manifesting Christ’s presence in this time and place? +++ Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 40:7 Sacrifice and offering you do not want; but ears … Continue reading →

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Inner Peace

Posted on March 24, 2020 by billtonnis

We are sustained by a Love that is eternal. +++ Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 46:2-3 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. Thus we … Continue reading →

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Eternal Truth

Posted on March 23, 2020 by billtonnis

The only treasure that lasts is love. +++ Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Isaiah 65:17-18 See, I am creating new heavens and a new earth; The former things shall … Continue reading →

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True Security

Posted on March 21, 2020 by billtonnis

Do not fear because God’s love is both now and forever. +++ Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 18:14 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on March 20, 2020 by billtonnis

Hope springs eternal. +++ Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 81:8 In distress you called and I rescued you. +++ We’ve been crying out to a Higher Power for millennia. God’s words from … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on March 19, 2020 by billtonnis

Compassion is rising all over the world as we realize our oneness. +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm 89:2 I will sing of your mercy forever, LORD, proclaim your faithfulness through all … Continue reading →

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