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?

Take Courage

Posted on March 13, 2018 by billtonnis

There is an Eternal Love with you now and always. (Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 46:2-3 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. Thus we do not … Continue reading →

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Death to Life

Posted on March 12, 2018 by billtonnis

When we give ourselves in love…new life comes our way. (Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 30:12-13 You changed my mourning into dancing; you took off my sackcloth and clothed … Continue reading →

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Love Requires Action

Posted on March 9, 2018 by billtonnis

May our lives be a participation in the Oneness of all. (Listen to my song “All Are One” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is … Continue reading →

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Wholeness

Posted on March 8, 2018 by billtonnis

Contemplation and action leads to abundant life. (Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and … Continue reading →

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Be Changed

Posted on March 7, 2018 by billtonnis

Love is a Creative Flow that beckons us to surrender and take part. (Listen to my song “Changed” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 5:17-18 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on March 6, 2018 by billtonnis

Forgiveness is the key that opens the lock to a life of joy. (Listen to my song “Radically Okay” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on March 5, 2018 by billtonnis

Each of us has a thirst that can only be quenched spiritually. (Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 42:2-3 As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs … Continue reading →

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Love Requires Presence

Posted on March 2, 2018 by billtonnis

May we be channels of peace, compassion and restoration. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you … Continue reading →

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Trust in Love

Posted on March 1, 2018 by billtonnis

Go where your heart leads you. (Listen to my song “Take the Road Less Traveled” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Jeremiah 17:5 Thus says the Lord: Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength … Continue reading →

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Strands of My Life