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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?

Be Still

Posted on June 28, 2016 by billtonnis

Your soul is always safe and sound. Listen to the song: “I Will Give You Rest” +++ Matthew 8:24-26 Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was … Continue reading →

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Way of Life

Posted on June 27, 2016 by billtonnis

Being Christian means more than going to church on Sunday. +++ Matthew 8:21-22 Another of his disciples said to him, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” But Jesus answered him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their … Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on June 24, 2016 by billtonnis

The awakening of your true self will feel like dying and rising. +++ Luke 1:80 “The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.” +++ The desert … Continue reading →

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Love Transforms

Posted on June 23, 2016 by billtonnis

When we act with compassion…we experience a taste of the Divine. +++ Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in … Continue reading →

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God Centered

Posted on June 22, 2016 by billtonnis

Let Love lead you. +++ Psalm 119:36-37 Direct my heart toward your decrees and away from unjust gain. Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. +++ Who is at the center of my existence? … Continue reading →

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Great Awakening

Posted on June 21, 2016 by billtonnis

Letting go of attachments leads to inner peace. +++ Matthew 7:14 “How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.” +++ Freedom is wonderful…but sometimes it causes us to be … Continue reading →

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Love Unites

Posted on June 20, 2016 by billtonnis

Build bridges…not walls. +++ Matthew 7:1-2 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.” +++ Jesus tells us … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Wealth

Posted on June 17, 2016 by billtonnis

Are you living your life from an eternal perspective? +++ Matthew 6-21 “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” +++ What is your “treasure”? Is it found in material things or is it found in spiritual … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on June 16, 2016 by billtonnis

Let go of your attachments…and live. +++ Psalm 97:7 All who serve idols are put to shame, who glory in worthless things. +++ What are the things of “worth” in your life? What things do you assign a high value? … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary

Posted on June 15, 2016 by billtonnis

Stop. Rest. Be. You are loved as your are. +++ Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay … Continue reading →

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