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?

Be You

Posted on December 9, 2019 by billtonnis

When we are simply being our unique selves…we are praising God. +++ (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 1:11-12 In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose … Continue reading →

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Transformation in Progress

Posted on December 6, 2019 by billtonnis

Trust that new life is always in the making. +++ (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 29:17-18 Surely, in a very little while, Lebanon shall be changed into an orchard, and … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on December 5, 2019 by billtonnis

May our actions be living signs of God’s love. +++ (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but … Continue reading →

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Eternal Compassion

Posted on December 4, 2019 by billtonnis

The love of God is pouring forth from an endless ocean. +++ (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 15:32 Jesus summoned his disciples and said, “My heart is moved with pity … Continue reading →

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Meaning of Life

Posted on December 3, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to love. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 11:6 Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on December 2, 2019 by billtonnis

Grace has no rules or prerequisites. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 8:10-11 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Amen, I say to you, in … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Take It with You

Posted on November 26, 2019 by billtonnis

What is the top priority in how you live your life? +++ (Listen to the song of the day “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 21:5-6 While some people were speaking about how the temple … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on November 25, 2019 by billtonnis

When we give all…we gain all. +++ (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 21:1-4 When he looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed … Continue reading →

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All Belong

Posted on November 19, 2019 by billtonnis

Let’s look for ways to enter into positive dialogue. +++ (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 19:5 Jesus looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must … Continue reading →

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Wholemaker

Posted on November 18, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be the compassionate change that is needed. +++ (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 18:35-38 Now as he approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside … Continue reading →

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