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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?

Abundant Life

Posted on June 6, 2017 by billtonnis

What if love was always the main motivator of our actions? (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 12:17 So Jesus said to them, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what … Continue reading →

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Christ Light

Posted on June 5, 2017 by billtonnis

Be a beacon of goodness. (Listen to my song “May I Be Light” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 112:4 They shine through the darkness, a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and just. +++ Those who love God … Continue reading →

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Christian

Posted on June 2, 2017 by billtonnis

Who is your main mentor in life? (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE) +++ John 21:19 “Follow me.” +++ The resurrected Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him…and each time Peter told … Continue reading →

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Glory Be

Posted on June 1, 2017 by billtonnis

Love has no divisions. (Listen to my song “Glorify You with Me” by clicking HERE) +++ John 17:22-23 “And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one, I in … Continue reading →

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Calling

Posted on May 31, 2017 by billtonnis

Self-emptying love is our life’s purpose. (Listen to my song “Salvation” by clicking HERE) +++ Romans 12:12-14 Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. Bless those who persecute … Continue reading →

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Share

Posted on May 30, 2017 by billtonnis

God is showering Unconditional Love on everyone and everything. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 20:24 I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry … Continue reading →

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Cheers!

Posted on May 26, 2017 by billtonnis

We are created and sustained by an Eternal Love. (Listen to my song “Give Praise and Thanks” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 47:2 All you peoples, clap your hands; shout to God with joyful cries. For the Lord, the Most … Continue reading →

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Grace Abounds

Posted on May 25, 2017 by billtonnis

Letting go leads to life to the full. (Listen to my song “God Is the Goal” by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 1:3 He presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during forty … Continue reading →

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Life Giver

Posted on May 24, 2017 by billtonnis

God is as close to you as your breath. (Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” by clicking HERE) +++ Acts 17:26-28 “…he fixed the ordered seasons and the boundaries of their regions, so that people might seek God, even … Continue reading →

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Big Picture

Posted on May 23, 2017 by billtonnis

The Love that creates and sustains the universe…is Infinite. (Listen to my song “God Is” by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 138:8 The Lord is with me to the end. Lord, your love endures forever. +++ As we grow older it becomes … Continue reading →

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