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?

Contemplative Connection

Posted on June 20, 2018 by billtonnis

Silence is the portal to peace beyond understanding. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on June 19, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is the only way to peace and harmony. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But … Continue reading →

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Be Renewed

Posted on June 18, 2018 by billtonnis

Let go and let Love lead you. (Listen to my song “Heal Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 5:3-4 To you I pray, O Lord; at dawn you will hear my cry; at dawn I will plead before … Continue reading →

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Glorious

Posted on June 14, 2018 by billtonnis

We are immersed in the awe and wonder of God. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 65:12-13 You adorn the year with your bounty; your paths drip with fruitful rain. The … Continue reading →

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The Great “I Am”

Posted on June 13, 2018 by billtonnis

Be in the now and truly live. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at … Continue reading →

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Illumine

Posted on June 12, 2018 by billtonnis

May you channel love to the world…as only you uniquely can. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:15-16 “Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel … Continue reading →

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The Way and the Truth and the Life

Posted on June 7, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is the self-emptying path we’re all called to follow. (Listen to my song “Love God” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 12:30-31 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on June 6, 2018 by billtonnis

We are in the midst of grace upon grace. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” by clicking HERE) +++ 2 Timothy 1:9-11 He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but … Continue reading →

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Praise Be

Posted on June 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Life eagerly awaits the unique contribution of your true self. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 90:14 Fill us at daybreak with your love, that all our days we may sing … Continue reading →

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Transformation in Progress

Posted on June 4, 2018 by billtonnis

There is a Great Love leading us through our struggles. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 91:15 He will call upon me and I will answer; I will be … Continue reading →

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