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?

Behind the Facade

Posted on January 18, 2016 by billtonnis

1 Samuel 16:7 “Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart.” How true! And yet appearance continues to be the world’s criterion for determining a person’s worth and identity. … Continue reading →

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Light Bearer

Posted on January 15, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to … Continue reading →

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Becoming Whole

Posted on January 14, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on January 13, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Grace

Posted on January 12, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:23-26 In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are –the Holy One of God!” … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 11, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 1:14-15 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” After John the Baptist was … Continue reading →

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Redemption In Progress

Posted on January 8, 2016 by billtonnis

Luke 5:12-13 Now there was a man full of leprosy in one of the towns where he was; and when he saw Jesus, he fell prostrate, pleaded with him, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” Jesus … Continue reading →

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Let Love Lead You

Posted on January 7, 2016 by billtonnis

Luke 4:22 And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” The people who knew Jesus when he was growing up were amazed … Continue reading →

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God Saves

Posted on January 6, 2016 by billtonnis

Mark 6:50-51 “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were completely astounded. The disciples were already afraid as their boat was being tossed about by heavy … Continue reading →

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Life Changing

Posted on January 5, 2016 by billtonnis

1 John 4:8-9 Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through … Continue reading →

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