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?

Missioned

Posted on May 8, 2019 by billtonnis

We are all called to be whole-makers. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 8:5-7 Thus Philip went down to [the] city of Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. With one accord, the … Continue reading →

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Radical Love

Posted on May 7, 2019 by billtonnis

Forgiveness has the power to change the world. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 7:58-60 They threw him out of the city, and began to stone him. The witnesses laid down their cloaks … Continue reading →

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Soul Food

Posted on May 6, 2019 by billtonnis

“We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on May 3, 2019 by billtonnis

There is a Love drawing all things to the fullness of life. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 14:7 “If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on May 2, 2019 by billtonnis

We are immersed in an abundance of miraculous life that will never end…only transform. (Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 34:2 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on May 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Jesus did not give us a set a rules…but a way of life. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 5:19-20 But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors … Continue reading →

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Radical Inclusion

Posted on April 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Healing divisions and restoring wholeness is the Christian mission. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any … Continue reading →

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Being You

Posted on April 29, 2019 by billtonnis

New life is always in the making…so let go and lean in to the process. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, … Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on April 18, 2019 by billtonnis

When we serve another…we serve God. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) John 13:3-5 Fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was … Continue reading →

Be

Posted on April 17, 2019 by billtonnis

To hear God’s voice…we must awaken. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 50:4-5 Morning after morning he wakens my ear to hear as disciples do; The Lord GOD opened my ear; I … Continue reading →

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