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?

Open Mind and Heart

Posted on August 20, 2019 by billtonnis

Attachments are roadblocks on the path of life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one … Continue reading →

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Be Here Now

Posted on August 19, 2019 by billtonnis

Life is beautiful when we let go of our minds’ incessant commentary. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 19:16 Now someone approached him and said, “Teacher, what good must I do to … Continue reading →

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Reason to Rejoice

Posted on August 16, 2019 by billtonnis

We exist within Eternal Love so that we might receive it and give it. (Listen to my song “Lift Up Our Voices” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 136:2 Praise the God of gods; for his mercy endures forever. … Continue reading →

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Transformation in Progress

Posted on August 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Life and death are different sides of the same coin. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 15:26-27 The last enemy to be destroyed is death, for “he subjected everything under his … Continue reading →

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Reach Out

Posted on August 14, 2019 by billtonnis

Within caring relationships we experience the Source of Life. (Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the … Continue reading →

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Be Encouraged

Posted on August 13, 2019 by billtonnis

Allow Love to lead you. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Deuteronomy 31:8 “It is the LORD who goes before you; he will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you. … Continue reading →

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One Human Family

Posted on August 12, 2019 by billtonnis

The Jewish and Christian traditions both call us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Deuteronomy 10:17-19 “For the LORD, your God, is the … Continue reading →

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Give to Live

Posted on August 9, 2019 by billtonnis

Love is the way to your true self. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 16:26 “What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on August 8, 2019 by billtonnis

Take a moment to rest in all your blessings. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 95:6-7 Enter, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us. … Continue reading →

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Boundless Love

Posted on August 7, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion has no borders or lines of division. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 15:22 And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son … Continue reading →

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