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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?

Transformation In Progress

Posted on February 2, 2016 by billtonnis

Trust that a Great Love is leading you to new life. Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. ~ The world is full of egos vying … Continue reading →

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Coalesce

Posted on February 1, 2016 by billtonnis

Reach out to those left out. Mark 5:5-7 Night and day among the tombs and on the hillsides he was always crying out and bruising himself with stones. Catching sight of Jesus from a distance, he ran up and prostrated … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on January 29, 2016 by billtonnis

A Great Love is secretly energizing you, me and all creation. Mark 4:26-27 He said, “This is how it is with the kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would … Continue reading →

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Shine Your Light

Posted on January 28, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 4:21 He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand?” ~ The Good News of God’s unconditional love, mercy, grace, … Continue reading →

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Look and Listen

Posted on January 27, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 4:18-19 “Those (seeds) sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word, but worldly anxiety, the lure of riches, and the craving for other things intrude and choke the word, and it bears no … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on January 26, 2016 by billtonnis

Psalm 96:1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Each day gives us a new opportunity to sing a new song to our loving Creator. Whatever happened yesterday is over and gone. What will … Continue reading →

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Good News of Great Joy

Posted on January 25, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 16:15 Jesus said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” God loves you unconditionally. That is the good news…the “gospel” message. Jesus wanted his followers to not only proclaim that message but to … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on January 21, 2016 by billtonnis

Psalm 56:3 O Most High, when I am afraid, in you I place my trust. God is always there for you even when it feels otherwise. Feelings of God’s presence are nice but even when you don’t feel that Presence…God … Continue reading →

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Be a Wholemaker

Posted on January 20, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 3:5 Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart, he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out and his hand was restored. Jesus was always about bringing people together and restoring … Continue reading →

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Mercy Reigns

Posted on January 19, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 2:23-24 As he was passing through a field of grain on the sabbath, his disciples began to make a path while picking the heads of grain. At this the Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what … Continue reading →

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