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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?

Path to Life

Posted on April 26, 2016 by billtonnis

Living to love will mean letting go of ego. +++ Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on April 25, 2016 by billtonnis

We all abide within a Great Love. +++ 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you. +++ Why do we worry? How can worry possibly help us? I sometimes catch my mind as it … Continue reading →

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Make a Difference

Posted on April 22, 2016 by billtonnis

Belief is meaningless without action. +++ John 14:5-6 Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” … Continue reading →

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Unconditionally Loved

Posted on April 21, 2016 by billtonnis

Just wanted you to know that God cherishes you…forever. +++ Psalm 89:2-3 The promises of the Lord I will sing forever, proclaim your loyalty through all ages. For you said, “My love is established forever; my loyalty will stand as long … Continue reading →

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Divine Radiation

Posted on April 20, 2016 by billtonnis

The Light of Love shines on all creation. +++ John 12:44-46 Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees me sees the one … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on April 19, 2016 by billtonnis

A Great Compassion is sustaining and guiding us. +++ John 10:27-28 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on April 18, 2016 by billtonnis

Be still and know Love that has no end. +++ John 10:9 “I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture.” +++ Jesus said he was “the way and … Continue reading →

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Be Merciful

Posted on April 15, 2016 by billtonnis

Compassion changes hearts and transforms lives. +++ Acts 9:17 “Saul, my brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way by which you came, that you may regain your sight and be filled with the … Continue reading →

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God Speaks in Silence

Posted on April 14, 2016 by billtonnis

Silent self-emptying will transform your life. +++ John 6:45 “Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me.” +++ It’s not what we do that brings us closer to God but what we let be done to us by God. … Continue reading →

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Radical Grace

Posted on April 13, 2016 by billtonnis

God is transforming everything to goodness. +++ John 6:37-39 “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own … Continue reading →

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