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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?

Resurrection

Posted on November 2, 2018 by billtonnis

Love has no end…so neither do you. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Wisdom 3:2-3 They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on November 1, 2018 by billtonnis

When we drop all our ego-created-delusions…we discover our true selves. (Listen to my song “God’s Love Is All You Need” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has … Continue reading →

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The Gospel

Posted on October 31, 2018 by billtonnis

Heaven is available for all who seek it. (Listen to my song “All Are Welcome” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 13:29-30 “And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south … Continue reading →

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My First Published Book

Posted on October 27, 2018 by billtonnis

It’s a culmination of ten years of writing scripture reflections…my first book is now available on Amazon: Mercy Reigns – A Daily Devotional of Compassion, Comfort and Healing +++ Give yourself a daily dose of inspiration and peace! Check it … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on October 26, 2018 by billtonnis

Are you being an advocate of love, peace and unity? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of … Continue reading →

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Divine Dance

Posted on October 25, 2018 by billtonnis

Turn over control to the Eternal Love that sustains you and all things. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on October 24, 2018 by billtonnis

A Great Goodness will lead you to your true self…if you surrender to it. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ephesians 3:7 Of this I became a minister by the gift of … Continue reading →

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Practice Presence

Posted on October 23, 2018 by billtonnis

Stop. Let go. Listen. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:37 “Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.” +++ Jesus says that “blessed” (or happy) are those … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on October 22, 2018 by billtonnis

What are the attachments preventing you from being your true self? (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:15 Then he said to the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, … Continue reading →

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Divine Transparency

Posted on October 19, 2018 by billtonnis

What we do and say has eternal significance. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 12:2 “There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be … Continue reading →

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