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?

Live Your Life

Posted on May 22, 2019 by billtonnis

Letting go is the path to abundance. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:8 “By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.” +++ Before … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, contemplation, ego, glory, God, happiness, Jesus, let go, love, meditation, peace, spiritual, true self | Leave a comment

Compassion Calls

Posted on May 21, 2019 by billtonnis

Beneath the turbulent waves is an infinite ocean of tranquility. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christian, compassion, contemplation, fear, forgiveness, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, spiritual | Leave a comment

Good News

Posted on May 20, 2019 by billtonnis

Unconditional Love is the wellspring of creation. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 14:16-17 “In past generations he allowed all Gentiles to go their own ways; yet, in bestowing his goodness, he did … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, contemplation, creation, faith, God, goodness, gospel, happiness, heal, Jesus, love, meditation, peace, spiritual | Leave a comment

Be

Posted on May 17, 2019 by billtonnis

Fear is created when our minds start making up a story about the future. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 14:1 Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” +++ Fear. It can … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, contemplation, fear, God, happiness, Jesus, let go, love, meditation, peace, presence, soul, true self, worry | Leave a comment

Relational Flow

Posted on May 16, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all connected to the Creative Source of Everything. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” by clicking HERE) +++ John 13:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged communion, compassion, contemplation, God, gospel, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, oneness, peace, presence, relationship, spiritual | Leave a comment

Shine

Posted on May 15, 2019 by billtonnis

To love is the main objective of life. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 12:46 “I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Beatitudes, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, life, love, meditation, mercy, mindfulness, peace, soul, spiritual | Leave a comment

Pour Me Out

Posted on May 14, 2019 by billtonnis

Compassion for another awakens your true self. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:12-13 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged awaken, compassion, contemplation, crucifixion, forgiveness, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, St. Paul, true self | Leave a comment

Be Here

Posted on May 13, 2019 by billtonnis

This moment is filled with blessings beyond measure. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 10:10 “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” +++ When Jesus said … Continue reading →

Posted in God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged blessing, compassion, contemplation, fulfillment, God, happiness, Jesus, life, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, presence, spiritual | Leave a comment

One Body

Posted on May 10, 2019 by billtonnis

We’re all on the same team but many don’t realize it. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 9:1-4 Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to … Continue reading →

Posted in God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christ, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, oneness, peace, Saul, St. Paul, wholeness | Leave a comment

Road to Resurrection

Posted on May 9, 2019 by billtonnis

There is an Eternal Love permeating all things. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:44 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in God, inspiration, music, progressive Christianity, religion, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged awaken, centering prayer, compassion, contemplation, contemplative, eternal, God, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, presence, resurrection | Leave a comment