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?

Love Wins

Posted on April 16, 2019 by billtonnis

When you do what is just and compassionate…you will never regret it. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 49:4 Though I thought I had toiled in vain, for nothing … Continue reading →

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Social Justice

Posted on April 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Faith without works is dead. – James 2:17 (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 42:6-7 I, the LORD, have called you for justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, … Continue reading →

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Let Go…Let God

Posted on April 5, 2019 by billtonnis

God’s love for us and everything is eternal. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) (Buy my new devotional Mercy Reigns covering every day of the year by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 34:19 The LORD … Continue reading →

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Your Calling

Posted on April 4, 2019 by billtonnis

Nothing is more important than being your true self. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 5:44 “How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not … Continue reading →

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Gospel

Posted on April 3, 2019 by billtonnis

There is a Benevolence in the fabric of all that exists. (Listen to my song “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 145:9 The LORD is good to all, compassionate toward all your works. +++ … Continue reading →

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Now Here

Posted on April 2, 2019 by billtonnis

Peace is always available in the Divine Presence. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. +++ The key words here are … Continue reading →

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Live Your Life

Posted on April 1, 2019 by billtonnis

Plug in to the Creative Flow. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 65:17-18 See, I am creating new heavens and a new earth; The former things shall not be remembered nor come … Continue reading →

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One Body

Posted on March 28, 2019 by billtonnis

The law of love calls us to include…not divide. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 11:23 “Whoever does not gather with me scatters.” +++ Jesus was a “whole-maker.” He went around curing … Continue reading →

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Just Be You

Posted on March 27, 2019 by billtonnis

Your true self is a masterpiece of God. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 147:12 Glorify the LORD, Jerusalem. +++ How do we “glorify” God? By being our true selves. Each … Continue reading →

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Grace Happens

Posted on March 26, 2019 by billtonnis

Trust in a Higher Power…with each step into the mystery. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me by your … Continue reading →

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