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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?

Live Your Calling

Psalm 25:4 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. Isn’t it true that we spend a lot of our time trying to get our way and blaze our path in this world? This is the agenda of … Continue reading

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…there is a season

Originally posted on Merging Traffic:
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Ecc.3:1 O God of the Journey, your gift of life unfolds in seasons to reveal the mystery and depth of your…

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Have Faith

Isaiah 48:17 I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go. One of the seemingly worst times in my life when I suffered a ruptured appendix…I now look … Continue reading

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Be Your True Self

Psalm 145:10-11 All your works give you thanks, O Lord, and your faithful bless you. They speak of the glory of your reign and tell of your great works. All living things live with clear purpose…no schemes or ulterior motives. Trees, birds, … Continue reading

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Be at Peace

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life brings with it its share of challenges. Those challenges can become burdens unless we turn to a Higher Power. We can … Continue reading

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Be Open

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” With this response, Mary delivers the line that is the most profound example for each of us on how … Continue reading

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Redeeming Love

Isaiah 35:4 Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. The Prophet Isaiah spoke of a God who rescues us out of … Continue reading

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Believe

Matthew 9:28-30 When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it be … Continue reading

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Love Is Blind

Isaiah 26:4-5 Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock. He humbles those in high places, and the lofty he brings down. How often do those idolized by the world…eventually fall. It’s a virtual guarantee. No one is perfect. Eventually … Continue reading

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Eternal Light

Isaiah 25:8 He will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces; The reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the Lord has spoken. Centuries before Jesus of Nazareth, the … Continue reading

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