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?

Be Compassion

Posted on March 25, 2019 by billtonnis

The path of unconditional love is the path to freedom. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 40:7-9 Sacrifice and offering you do not want; you opened my ears. Holocaust and sin-offering … Continue reading →

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Be Here

Posted on March 22, 2019 by billtonnis

Now is sacred to those who are awake. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given … Continue reading →

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Heart’s Desire

Posted on March 21, 2019 by billtonnis

Letting go leads to your most authentic life. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 17:5 Thus says the LORD: Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who makes flesh … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on March 20, 2019 by billtonnis

“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” – Frederick Buechner (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 20:26 “Whoever wishes … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on March 19, 2019 by billtonnis

We exist in a Never-Ending-Stream of Love. (Listen to my song “How Wonderful to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 89:2 The promises of the LORD I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your … Continue reading →

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Christ-like

Posted on March 18, 2019 by billtonnis

May we be both just AND compassionate. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 6:36 “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” +++ How do you know that someone is a Christian? I’m … Continue reading →

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Sacred Choice

Posted on March 15, 2019 by billtonnis

Will we be channels of love…or hate? (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:22 “But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and … Continue reading →

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Reflect Compassion

Posted on March 14, 2019 by billtonnis

One rule is all you need. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:12 “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the … Continue reading →

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New-Life-in-Progress

Posted on March 13, 2019 by billtonnis

Let go and let God. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit. +++ Renewal and growth require change. This … Continue reading →

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Contemplation

Posted on March 12, 2019 by billtonnis

Pure presence speaks volumes. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 6:7-8 “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do … Continue reading →

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