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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?

Let It Be Done to Me

Posted on May 31, 2016 by billtonnis

May each of our lives be a song of praise. +++ Luke 1:46-47 “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” +++ Mary’s statement resounds within my heart. When I am in the … Continue reading →

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All Shall Be Well

Posted on May 30, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us is like a fish in an ocean of God’s love. +++ Psalm 91:2 Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” +++ God never leaves us no matter how many times … Continue reading →

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Reign of God

Posted on May 27, 2016 by billtonnis

May you share your gifts and talents for the sake of love. +++ 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. +++ As our Creator … Continue reading →

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Redemption in Progress

Posted on May 26, 2016 by billtonnis

Have faith! New life is about to bloom… +++ Mark 10:51-52 Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus told him, “Go … Continue reading →

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Counterculture

Posted on May 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Your true self will be found in service. +++ Mark 10:43 “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.” +++ This is another great counter-cultural teaching from Jesus. Two of the apostles had just boldly asked him to allow them … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on May 24, 2016 by billtonnis

A Zen master once asked, “What, at this moment, is lacking?” +++ Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on May 23, 2016 by billtonnis

Attachments block the flow of life. +++ Mark 10:21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure … Continue reading →

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Grace Upon Grace

Posted on May 13, 2016 by billtonnis

May you be filled with the awareness of the Creator’s eternal love for you. +++ Psalm 103:1-2 Bless the Lord, my soul; all my being, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, my soul; do not forget all the gifts of … Continue reading →

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Love Includes

Posted on May 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Are you trying to unite or divide? +++ Acts 23:6-8,10 Paul called out before the Sanhedrin, “I am on trial for hope in the resurrection of the dead.” When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, … Continue reading →

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Harmonize

Posted on May 11, 2016 by billtonnis

What is the unique note you are meant to add to God’s ongoing symphony? +++ John 17:16,18 “They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. As you sent me into the world, so I … Continue reading →

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