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?

Love Is Radically Inclusive

Posted on June 14, 2016 by billtonnis

We need more heroic and courageous peacemakers +++ Matthew 5:44-45 “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise … Continue reading →

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Compassion Is Rising

Posted on June 12, 2016 by billtonnis

The darkness of hate dissolves in the radiance of love. +++ Psalm 5:2-3 Hear my words, O Lord; listen to my sighing. Hear my cry for help, my king, my God! +++ Sometimes we are overwhelmed by painful situations. They … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on June 10, 2016 by billtonnis

The Love that created you loves you now…and now…and now… +++ Psalm 27:13-14 But I believe I shall enjoy the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord! … Continue reading →

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Awe and Wonder

Posted on June 9, 2016 by billtonnis

Creation is steeped in God’s goodness. +++ Psalm 65:12-13 You adorn the year with your bounty; your paths drip with fruitful rain. The untilled meadows also drip; the hills are robed with joy. +++ God lavishly pours out unconditional Love into … Continue reading →

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Discover Your True Self

Posted on June 8, 2016 by billtonnis

Letting go of attachments leads to life. +++ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. +++ Are you on “the path to life”? Are you … Continue reading →

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Let It Shine

Posted on June 7, 2016 by billtonnis

God’s Light is within you. +++ Matthew 5:16 “Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” +++ The bible says that all people are “made in God’s image” (Genesis 1:27). … Continue reading →

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Beatitudes

Posted on June 6, 2016 by billtonnis

“Ego” stands for: “Edge God Out“ +++ Matthew 5:3, 9 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” +++ In these “Beatitudes” that … Continue reading →

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Relax

Posted on June 3, 2016 by billtonnis

We come from Love…and will return to Love. +++ Ezekiel 34:15 I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest, says the Lord God. +++ God is not a tyrant waiting to punish us. So many people … Continue reading →

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Meaning of Life

Posted on June 2, 2016 by billtonnis

Learning how to love everyone and everything is why we’re here. +++ Mark 12:30-31 “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second … Continue reading →

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Being Christian

Posted on June 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Doing what’s just with compassion and mercy isn’t easy…but desperately needed. +++ 2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord…but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from … Continue reading →

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