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?

Unify

Posted on November 20, 2018 by billtonnis

What if being in right relationship with others was more important than being right? (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 19:5-7 When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said to … Continue reading →

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Wholeness

Posted on November 19, 2018 by billtonnis

Have faith that God will lead you to exactly what you need. (Listen to my song “Come to Jesus” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 18:41 Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He … Continue reading →

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Be Not Afraid

Posted on November 14, 2018 by billtonnis

Know that the Love that created the universe…is holding you. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, … Continue reading →

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Look and Listen

Posted on November 13, 2018 by billtonnis

Experience the present moment…or miss life. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire. +++ What is your “heart’s … Continue reading →

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Glorious

Posted on November 12, 2018 by billtonnis

Stop and consider the sacredness of everything. (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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Be

Posted on November 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Be present to the Divine Presence…now. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells … Continue reading →

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Everything Belongs

Posted on November 8, 2018 by billtonnis

God pursues each of us with a love that never ends. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 15:4-6 “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not … Continue reading →

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Meaning-FULL Life

Posted on November 7, 2018 by billtonnis

To find your true self…you must lose your false self. (Listen to the song of the day “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Philippians 2:13 For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on November 6, 2018 by billtonnis

Letting go leads to life to the full. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Philippians 2:5-7 Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Living

Posted on November 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Give your mind a rest and find peace. (Listen to the my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 131:2 I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child to its mother. Like a … Continue reading →

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