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?

The Way of Jesus

Posted on November 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Justice + Compassion + Non-violence = Kingdom of God (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” +++ You seldom … Continue reading →

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Gospel

Posted on October 31, 2019 by billtonnis

The Love that is energizing the universe…regards you as the beloved. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against us? +++ God has been creating … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on October 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Enter into the great on-going Dance of Creation. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on October 29, 2019 by billtonnis

Cultivate an interior awareness of God’s love for you. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 13:18-19 Then he said, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on October 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Forgiveness transforms faults and failures. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 7:19 For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. +++ … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on October 24, 2019 by billtonnis

When you follow the path of love, life may be difficult…but always energized and abundant. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:49 “I have come to set the earth on fire, … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Way

Posted on October 23, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all in the midst of a Benevolent Creative Flow. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 124:7-8 We escaped with our lives like a bird from the fowler’s … Continue reading →

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Enjoy

Posted on October 22, 2019 by billtonnis

When you awaken to the now…you find peace. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 40:9 “I delight to do your will, my God; your law is in my inner being!” +++ … Continue reading →

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Purpose in Life

Posted on October 21, 2019 by billtonnis

As a spiritual being having an earthly experience…what’s your mission? (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out”on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:15 “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on October 18, 2019 by billtonnis

When you let love lead you…even in adversity you are free. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 4:16-17 At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but … Continue reading →

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