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?

True Peace

Posted on June 21, 2019 by billtonnis

When your focus is on loving…you are rich indeed. (Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” +++ Where is your treasure? What … Continue reading →

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Peacemaker

Posted on June 20, 2019 by billtonnis

We are called to use our creativity to unite…not divide. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 6:10 “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.” +++ Scripture … Continue reading →

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Universal Law

Posted on June 19, 2019 by billtonnis

Giving is the key to receiving. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 9:6 Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. +++ … Continue reading →

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Universal Calling

Posted on June 18, 2019 by billtonnis

God’s love has no boundaries…so ours shouldn’t either. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on the Mercy Reigns album by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:44-46 “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute … Continue reading →

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Radical Generosity

Posted on June 17, 2019 by billtonnis

Grace is free and flowing. It’s our choice whether to participate. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:42 “Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back … Continue reading →

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Resurrection

Posted on June 14, 2019 by billtonnis

If you are struggling…know that each moment is birthing of new life. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on June 13, 2019 by billtonnis

Allow Grace to change you. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. All of us, gazing … Continue reading →

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Reborn

Posted on June 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Mercy and forgiveness transforms hearts. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Such confidence we have through Christ toward God. Not that of ourselves we are qualified to take credit for anything … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on June 11, 2019 by billtonnis

When we are compassionate and just…we reflect the glory of God. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus said to his disciples, “You are the light of the world. A … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on June 10, 2019 by billtonnis

Love erases lines that separate and divide. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 19:25 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, … Continue reading →

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