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?

Have Faith

Posted on December 10, 2018 by billtonnis

There is healing in the works. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 35:4-5 Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. Then the eyes of … Continue reading →

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Share the Love

Posted on December 7, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is invited to take part in God’s love story in progress. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I … Continue reading →

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Walk the Talk

Posted on December 6, 2018 by billtonnis

What good are beliefs without practicing love? (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 7:24 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on December 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Self-emptying leads to abundant life. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. +++ This scripture verse is sometimes translated as, “there is nothing … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on December 4, 2018 by billtonnis

Who are those in need…who need you? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. He shows … Continue reading →

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Unity

Posted on December 3, 2018 by billtonnis

What do you suppose is God’s vision for the world? (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 2:4 They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; One nation … Continue reading →

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Called

Posted on November 30, 2018 by billtonnis

You are here for an eternal purpose. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 4:21-22 Jesus walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and … Continue reading →

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Give Praise

Posted on November 29, 2018 by billtonnis

We are all part of a bigger Life in a vast expanse of Love. +++ Psalm 100:5 Good indeed is the LORD, his mercy endures forever, his faithfulness lasts through every generation. +++ There is an All Encompassing Goodness at … Continue reading →

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Eternal Perspective

Posted on November 27, 2018 by billtonnis

All that really matters…is love. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 21:5-6 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, he said, … Continue reading →

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Wondrous Love

Posted on November 26, 2018 by billtonnis

The universe proclaims the greatness of God. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD’s and all it holds, the world and those who dwell in … Continue reading →

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