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?

Faith

Posted on March 27, 2018 by billtonnis

The path of Love is unclear but always leads you home. (Listen to my song “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 13:36 Simon Peter said to him, “Master, where are you going?” Jesus answered … Continue reading →

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Let It Shine

Posted on March 26, 2018 by billtonnis

The light of God is in each of us. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 42:6-7 I, the Lord, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on March 23, 2018 by billtonnis

May we be known for our mercy and love. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 20:13 Sing to the Lord, praise the Lord, for he has rescued the life of the poor from … Continue reading →

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Glory Be

Posted on March 22, 2018 by billtonnis

When we’re present to life in love…we shine. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is worth nothing; but it is my Father … Continue reading →

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Love Leads to Action

Posted on March 21, 2018 by billtonnis

Religious beliefs are meaningless without a transformed heart. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:31-32 “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know … Continue reading →

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WWJD

Posted on March 20, 2018 by billtonnis

When we are truly present to ourselves and others…we are free. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:24 “For if you do not believe that I AM, you will die … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on March 19, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us has a part in the Creative Flow of God’s Love if we surrender. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 4:13 It was not through the law that the promise … Continue reading →

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Eternal Hope

Posted on March 16, 2018 by billtonnis

Human created misery cannot extinguish the Divine Light. (Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 34:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. +++ Jesus knows what … Continue reading →

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Live to Love

Posted on March 15, 2018 by billtonnis

EGO stands for Edge God Out. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 5:44 “How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek the praise that … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on March 14, 2018 by billtonnis

Eternal Love is carrying each of us. (Listen to the song of the day “Love Will Always Lead You Home” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Isaiah 49:15 Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child … Continue reading →

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