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?

All Are One

Posted on August 21, 2018 by billtonnis

Ego attachments prevent us from being our true selves. (Listen to the song of the day “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 19:29-30 “And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father … Continue reading →

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Divine Presence

Posted on August 20, 2018 by billtonnis

Eternal Love is available now for everyone. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 19:16-17 “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” Jesus answered him, “Why do you … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on August 17, 2018 by billtonnis

There is an Infinite Love yearning to transform us. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Ezekiel 16:62-63 For I will re-establish my covenant with you, that you may know that I am … Continue reading →

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Just Do It

Posted on August 16, 2018 by billtonnis

Forgiveness frees you. (Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many … Continue reading →

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Fullness of Life

Posted on August 14, 2018 by billtonnis

Enter the moment with sacred awe. (Listen to my song “Shall We Sing” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:3-4 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Blessings Abound

Posted on August 13, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is a part of a magnificent masterpiece in progress. (Sing my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 148:11-13 You kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all who … Continue reading →

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Sweet Surrender

Posted on August 10, 2018 by billtonnis

Your ego will never lead you to your true self. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 12:24-26 “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground … Continue reading →

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The Way of Love

Posted on August 9, 2018 by billtonnis

Let go…let God…and live. (Listen to my song “Salvation” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 16:23 “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” +++ We tend to base so much of our lives on … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on August 8, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is our Source and Destination. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 31:3-4 With age-old love I have loved you; so I have kept my mercy toward you. Again I will restore you, … Continue reading →

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New Life in Progress

Posted on August 7, 2018 by billtonnis

The storms of life beckon us on a transforming journey. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 14:29-31 Jesus said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water … Continue reading →

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