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?

Full of Grace

Posted on April 4, 2022 by billtonnis

“When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” – Lao Tzu +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available … Continue reading →

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Glory Be

Posted on March 31, 2022 by billtonnis

“People may spend their whole lives climbing the ladder of success only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Grace Abounds

Posted on March 30, 2022 by billtonnis

“Love is the physical structure of the universe.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available for purchase HERE. Also available on Amazon. … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Life

Posted on March 29, 2022 by billtonnis

“If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees.” – Rainer Maria Rilke +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Dance

Posted on March 28, 2022 by billtonnis

“Our duty, as men and women, is to proceed as if limits to our ability did not exist. We are collaborators in creation.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my … Continue reading →

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Sacred Purpose

Posted on March 25, 2022 by billtonnis

“Each of us has a unique part to play in the healing of the world.” – Marianne Williamson +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and … Continue reading →

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Inner Voice

Posted on March 24, 2022 by billtonnis

“Listen to the silence. It has so much to say.” – Rumi +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available for purchase HERE. Also available … Continue reading →

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Awake

Posted on March 23, 2022 by billtonnis

“We miss so much “now” because we are rushing to “next.” – Greg Boyle, S. J. +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on March 22, 2022 by billtonnis

“And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” – Meister Eckhart +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy … Continue reading →

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Wholeness

Posted on March 21, 2022 by billtonnis

“Whoever has God lacks nothing.” – St. Teresa of Avila +++ Listen to the PODCAST version of Today’s Contemplation by clicking HERE. Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE. My albums and books Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart are available for purchase HERE. Also available on Amazon. Thank you! +++ 2 … Continue reading →

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