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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?

Believe

Posted on March 29, 2016 by billtonnis

God will transform your struggles to new life. +++ John 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means Teacher. +++ Sometimes we feel abandoned. I vividly remember a day when I … Continue reading →

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Rejuvenation

Posted on March 28, 2016 by billtonnis

God is with you and for you in every moment. +++ Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. +++ It’s that nagging perpetual question: What … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Death leads to life…always. +++ Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, God of truth. +++ Let go of all things that won’t last and allow the great Love of God to lead … Continue reading →

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Vocation

Posted on March 24, 2016 by billtonnis

How are you being called to serve the world? +++ John 13:14-15 “If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that … Continue reading →

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Compassion Calls You

Posted on March 23, 2016 by billtonnis

Love requires reaching out to the rejected. +++ Psalm 69:9-10 I have become an outcast to my kin, a stranger to my mother’s children. Because zeal for your house consumes me, I am scorned by those who scorn you. +++ Following … Continue reading →

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The True You

Posted on March 22, 2016 by billtonnis

You are an eternally loved child of God. ~~~ Isaiah 49:1 The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. ~~~ You are a creation of God…a beloved daughter or son. God loved you … Continue reading →

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All Shall Be Well

Posted on March 21, 2016 by billtonnis

If God is Love then what is there to fear? ~~~ Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom am I afraid? ~~~ God is in the … Continue reading →

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New Life In Progress

Posted on March 18, 2016 by billtonnis

Abiding in Love leads to transformation. ~~~ Psalm 18:2-3 I love you, Lord, my strength, Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold! ~~~ Whatever struggle you are … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on March 16, 2016 by billtonnis

God’s love for you is free and unconditional. Are you sharing it? ~~~ John 8:31-32 Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will … Continue reading →

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Trust In Love

Posted on March 15, 2016 by billtonnis

God is with you and for you. ~~~ Psalm 102:2-3 Lord, hear my prayer; let my cry come to you. Do not hide your face from me now that I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer … Continue reading →

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