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?

Oneness

Posted on May 17, 2018 by billtonnis

God’s love has no boundaries. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 17:22 “And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one, … Continue reading →

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Modern Disciple

Posted on May 16, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is a nice thought but meaningless without action. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 17:18 “As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.” … Continue reading →

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Follow the Call

Posted on May 15, 2018 by billtonnis

The self-emptying path leads to the fullness of life. (Listen to the song of the day “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 20:24 “Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on May 14, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us is being called on a wondrous adventure. (Listen to my song “Listen to Your Heart” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:16 It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed … Continue reading →

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Exultation

Posted on May 11, 2018 by billtonnis

Take stock of your many blessings. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 47:7 Sing praise to God, sing praise. +++ There are many reasons to thank and praise God. Sure…we … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on May 10, 2018 by billtonnis

The ego-created false self must dissolve…or you will never discover your true self. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 16:20 “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, … Continue reading →

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Share the Gospel

Posted on May 9, 2018 by billtonnis

All creation is imbued and energized with the love of God. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 17:24-25 “The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord … Continue reading →

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Rejoice

Posted on May 8, 2018 by billtonnis

We exist by the grace of a Great Compassion. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 138:2-3 I praise your name for your fidelity and love. For you have exalted over all your name … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on May 7, 2018 by billtonnis

God’s voice speaks in the silence of your heart. (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 16:13-14 On the sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river where we thought … Continue reading →

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Choose Love and Live

Posted on May 4, 2018 by billtonnis

Compassion is our calling. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 15:17 “This I command you: love one another.” +++ This is the bottom line. Jesus made it quite clear that “love” … Continue reading →

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