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?
Each of us is called to be a channel of God’s love. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 10:1-2 After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two] others whom he sent ahead of … Continue reading →
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Tagged calling, compassion, contemplation, Francis of Assisi, God, good news, gospel, happiness, harvest, Jesus, love, meditation, mission, peace
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The now is the portal to peace and an abundant life. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:61-62 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to … Continue reading →
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Tagged compassion, contemplation, fear, happiness, Jesus, kingdom of God, life, love, meditation, peace, presence, spiritual
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In darkest times…trust that a Light will appear. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 88:2-3 LORD, the God of my salvation, I call out by day; at night I … Continue reading →
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Tagged compassion, contemplation, God, light, love, meditation, peace, pray, presence, redemption, resurrection, salvation, spiritual, suffering
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What attachments are keeping us from being our true selves? (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Job 1:21 Job said, “Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go … Continue reading →
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Tagged appendicitis, attachments, compassion, contemplation, God, happiness, Jesus, let go, love, meditation, peace, spiritual, suffering, true self
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Life is a Mystery with Love at the core. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ecclesiastes 3:1-2,4 There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under … Continue reading →
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Tagged carpe diem, Christ, comfort, compassion, contemplation, human, Jesus, love, meditation, Paula D'Arcy, peace, salvation, suffer, wholeness
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We are all part of an eternal love story…so don’t miss it. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 90:3,12,14 But humans you return to dust, saying, “Return, you mortals!” Teach … Continue reading →
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Tagged awaken, compassion, contemplation, creation, dying and rising, eternal, God, joy, love, meditation, spiritual, trinity, universe, wisdom
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What are the things that are keeping you from being your true self? (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 9:3 Jesus said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking … Continue reading →
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Tagged attachments, calling, compassion, contemplation, God, gospel, Jesus, let go, love, meditation, mission, peace, true self, wholeness
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What good are religious beliefs if you aren’t helping those in need? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christ, church, compassion, contemplation, faith, God, Jesus, love, Matthew 25, meditation, mercy, peace, religious, spiritual
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Love dispels the darkness of hate and oppression. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Luke 8:16 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christ, comfort, compassion, contemplation, Creator, forgiveness, God, healing, Jesus, light, love, meditation, resurrection, true self
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Between fight and flight there is a third way. (Listen to my song “All Are One” 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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Tagged calling, Christ, civility, compassion, contemplation, humility, Jesus, love, meditation, patience, peace, peacemaker, spiritual
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