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?

Shine

Posted on August 6, 2019 by billtonnis

Be the light in the darkness. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Peter 1:19 We possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on August 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Peace is available in this moment…if you accept it. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 84:3 My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the LORD. My heart and flesh cry … Continue reading →

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Divine Purpose

Posted on July 31, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be compassionately present to everyone and everything. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:45-46 “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. … Continue reading →

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Stand in the Light

Posted on July 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Love always perseveres and cannot be defeated. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:40-43 “Just as weeds are collected and burned [up] with fire, so will it be at the … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on July 29, 2019 by billtonnis

Live in the freedom of the eternal love of God. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 11:21-23 Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother … Continue reading →

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Cultivate Compassion

Posted on July 26, 2019 by billtonnis

Be sowers of love and peace…not hate and fear. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:23 “But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and … Continue reading →

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Counterculture

Posted on July 25, 2019 by billtonnis

We are called not to be served…but to serve. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 20:20-21 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached him with her sons and did … Continue reading →

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Radically Okay

Posted on July 24, 2019 by billtonnis

“All shall be well.” – Julian of Norwich (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:1-2 On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on July 23, 2019 by billtonnis

We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic and ideological differences. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 12:47-50 Someone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, … Continue reading →

Honoring Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 22, 2019 by billtonnis

The “Apostle of the Apostles” (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means Teacher. +++ Today … Continue reading →

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