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 Free

Posted on February 7, 2019 by billtonnis

What do you need to let go of…so you can truly live? (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 6:7-8 Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged attachments, breathe, compassion, contemplation, fear, God, Jesus, journey, life, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, presence | Leave a comment

Listen to Your Heart

Posted on February 6, 2019 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to be the unique person we were made to be. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 6:4-5 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged attachment, calling, change, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, letting go, life, meditation, mindfulness, peace, prophet, true self | Leave a comment

Saved

Posted on February 5, 2019 by billtonnis

The light of God’s love is eternally shining on everyone and everything. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on the Mercy Reigns album by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 5:36 “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” +++ … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, contemplation, death, faith, fear, God, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, near death experience, peace, salvation | Leave a comment

New Life in Progress

Posted on February 4, 2019 by billtonnis

If it seems things are going wrong…you’re in the midst of a turnaround. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 31:23 Once I said in my anguish, “I am cut off from your … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, contemplation, ego, God, healing, love, meditation, mercy, mindfulness, peace, presence, surrender, Thomas Merton, true self | Leave a comment

Let Go

Posted on February 1, 2019 by billtonnis

The Love of God calls each of us to change so we can better love. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Hebrews 10:32, 36 Remember the days past when, after you … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged calling, compassion, consciousness, contemplation, enlightenment, God, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, salvation, suffering, true self, wholeness | Leave a comment

Go with the Flow

Posted on January 31, 2019 by billtonnis

Life is meant to be a continuum of giving and receiving. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 4:24 “The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you…” +++ What … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, contemplation, death, God, happiness, Jesus, Kenosis, life, love, meditation, mindfulness, St. Paul, trinitarian, true self | Leave a comment

Christianity 101

Posted on January 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Caring for the poor, the stranger and those in prison is a mandate of Jesus. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 4:20 “But those (seeds) sown on rich soil are the ones who … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christianity, contemplation, happiness, Jesus, life, Matthew 25, meditation, mercy, mindfulness, peace, poor, rich soil, service, stranger | Leave a comment

Now Is the Time

Posted on January 29, 2019 by billtonnis

God is always present. Are you? (Listen to my song “Sing a New Song” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 40:2, 4 Surely, I wait for the LORD; who bends down to me and hears my cry, and puts … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged being, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, joy, life, love, meditation, mindfulness, peace, presence, St. Paul | Leave a comment

Rejoice

Posted on January 28, 2019 by billtonnis

Did you know that you are eternally loved by God? (Listen to my song “My Lord and My God” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 98:4 Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth; break into song; sing … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged compassion, contemplation, death, eternal, God, grateful, happiness, Jesus, love, meditation, mindfulness, near death experience, praise, rejoice | Leave a comment

Be a Light

Posted on January 25, 2019 by billtonnis

Being a fan of Jesus…is not the same as being a follower. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 9:1-2 Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, inspiration, progressive Christianity, spirituality, Today's Contemplation | Tagged Christian, compassion, contemplation, grace, happiness, Jesus, life, love, meditation, mindfulness, mysticism, peace, Saul, St. Paul | Leave a comment