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?

Christianity 101

Posted on January 7, 2020 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be a channel of love. +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE +++ 1 John 4:8 Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. … Continue reading →

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Share the Good News

Posted on January 6, 2020 by billtonnis

Christians are called to follow Jesus’ example in words and actions. +++ (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 4:23 Jesus went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming … Continue reading →

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Life Song

Posted on December 19, 2019 by billtonnis

May all our days be songs of endless praise to God’s unconditional love. +++ (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 71:16-17 I will speak of the mighty works of the Lord; … Continue reading →

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Open to Serve

Posted on December 18, 2019 by billtonnis

May our hearts be inspired to reach out to those on the margins. +++ (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on December 17, 2019 by billtonnis

May we all aspire to collaborate for the common good. +++ (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:2-4 O God, give your judgment to the king; your justice to the king’s son; That … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on December 16, 2019 by billtonnis

Love and forgiveness are always given by God. +++ (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 25:6 Remember your compassion and your mercy, O LORD, for they are ages old. +++ Did you … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on December 13, 2019 by billtonnis

The Spirit is yearning to guide you to new life. +++ (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am … Continue reading →

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Blessed

Posted on December 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Be the love that you are. +++ (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 1:46-47 “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” +++ Each of … Continue reading →

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Christ Consciousness

Posted on December 11, 2019 by billtonnis

Beyond the delusion of human-made chaos…is a Peace beyond understanding. +++ (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I … Continue reading →

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Peace Be with You

Posted on December 10, 2019 by billtonnis

The Light of Love will always overcome the darkness. +++ (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 40:1 Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. +++ This time of year … Continue reading →

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