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?

Called to Compassion

Posted on March 14, 2016 by billtonnis

We are meant to be agents of mercy. ~~~ John 8:10-11 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you.” ~~~ Sometimes … Continue reading →

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God Saves

Posted on March 11, 2016 by billtonnis

The Source of your life is Love. ~~~ Psalm 34:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. ~~~ Our culture teaches us from childhood that winning is all that matters. Win, win, win…at all … Continue reading →

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Main Motivation

Posted on March 10, 2016 by billtonnis

What are our idols? ~~~ Psalm 106:19-20 At Horeb they fashioned a calf, worshiped a metal statue. They exchanged their glorious God for the image of a grass-eating bull. ~~~ When we hear what God’s people did after God had … Continue reading →

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Eternally Treasured

Posted on March 9, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us is a beloved child of God. ~~~ Isaiah 49:15 Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. ~~~ When you feel … Continue reading →

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Do Not Fear

Posted on March 8, 2016 by billtonnis

God is always with you. ~~~ Psalm 46:2-3 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea. ~~~ Even … Continue reading →

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Team Effort

Posted on March 7, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us is invited to the great dance of creation. ~~~ Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Bottom Line

Posted on March 4, 2016 by billtonnis

Each of us has one grand purpose to fulfill: to love. ~~~ Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on March 3, 2016 by billtonnis

God is speaking. Are you listening? ~~~ Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command … Continue reading →

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Eternal Perspective

Posted on March 2, 2016 by billtonnis

In the midst of turmoil…be a part of the Love evolution. ~~~ Deuteronomy 4:9 “However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on March 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Forgiveness is the key to new life. ~~~ Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not … Continue reading →

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