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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?

Listen Then Follow

To live your calling requires spiritual openness and attention. (Listen to the song of the day “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Colossians 1:9-10 We do not cease praying for you and asking that you … Continue reading

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Divine Physician

Lay your struggles in the hands of a Higher Power. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 4:40 At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus. He … Continue reading

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The Way of Christ

Let’s work together for the good of all. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do. +++ We can … Continue reading

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Grace Is Free

Receive God’s unconditional love…then pass it on. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 4:16-19 Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue … Continue reading

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Open Your Heart

Many are missing their lives because they’re stuck in their heads. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 25:13 “Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” +++ This is … Continue reading

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Rooted in Love

We are called to be whole-makers. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Thessalonians 3:12 May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all. +++ This prayer … Continue reading

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Higher Consciousness

Laws can be both enforced and tempered with compassion and human dignity. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 23:13 Jesus spoke to the crowds and his disciples, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, … Continue reading

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Open Your Heart

What if everyone made love their top criterion in life’s decisions? (Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 22:35-40 One of the Pharisees [a scholar of the law] tested him by asking, “Teacher, which commandment … Continue reading

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All Are Welcome

God invites everyone to the party. Who are we excluding? (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 22:10 The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good … Continue reading

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Love Unlimited

Our calling is to mirror the Mercy that God is. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 20:14-15 “What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? [Or] am I … Continue reading

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