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?

Listen

Posted on August 6, 2018 by billtonnis

God’s voice is in the silence. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 9:7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on August 3, 2018 by billtonnis

To be your true self…you will have to drop the masks you’ve spent years crafting. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:54-57 He came to his native place and taught the … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on August 2, 2018 by billtonnis

A grateful heart changes everything. (Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks) on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 146:2 Praise the LORD, my soul; I will praise the LORD all my life, sing praise to my God while I … Continue reading →

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Awakening

Posted on August 1, 2018 by billtonnis

Inner peace is free…if you let go of everything. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on July 31, 2018 by billtonnis

The way to new life is through the struggle…not around it. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 79:11 Let the groaning of the imprisoned come in before you; in accord with the … Continue reading →

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Growing Compassion

Posted on July 30, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is called to take part in God’s love story. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:31 Jesus proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heaven is like a … Continue reading →

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Stand in the Light

Posted on July 27, 2018 by billtonnis

Allow Love to nurture and guide you. (Listen to my song “I Stand in the Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 13:22-23 “The seed down among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety … Continue reading →

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Boundless Grace

Posted on July 26, 2018 by billtonnis

God’s love has no borders. How about yours? (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) (revised post from July 21, 2016) +++ Psalm 36:6 Lord, your love reaches to heaven; your fidelity, to … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on July 25, 2018 by billtonnis

When our egos surrender…we are truly free. (Listen to my song “Slow Me Down” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Corinthians 4:11 For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so … Continue reading →

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Gospel

Posted on July 24, 2018 by billtonnis

The Source of the universe…is Love. (Listen to my song “Lift Up Our Voices” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Micah 7:18-19 Who is there like you, the God who removes guilt and pardons sin for the remnant of his … Continue reading →

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