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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?

All Are One

Posted on December 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor. When it comes to all those … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on November 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 10:14-15 How can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can people preach unless they are sent? Do you believe that Jesus is the manifestation in human … Continue reading →

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Blessings Abound

Posted on November 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Daniel 3:62-65 Sun and moon, bless the Lord; Stars of heaven, bless the Lord; Every shower and dew, bless the Lord; All you winds, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. All creation is a testimony to … Continue reading →

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Glorify God with Your Life

Posted on November 24, 2015 by billtonnis

Daniel 3:57 Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, praise and exalt him above all forever. God gives everything to us in pure love beyond all understanding – including eternal life. The Creator of all things wants us … Continue reading →

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Cycle of Love

Posted on November 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 21:3-4 He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” The … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on November 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 19:45-46 Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Way

Posted on November 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 19:41 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Have you ever been so deeply disappointed over … Continue reading →

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Light Overwhelms Darkness

Posted on November 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 17:6, 8 I call upon you; answer me, O God. Turn your ear to me; hear my prayer. Keep me as the apple of your eye. There is always much to pray about. Many people are suffering with illnesses … Continue reading →

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Relentless Love

Posted on November 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” If you’ve ever felt lost…ever felt like you didn’t measure up…ever felt like you let someone down…ever felt like you let yourself down…ever … Continue reading →

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Open Our Hearts

Posted on November 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 18:39-41 The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; … Continue reading →

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