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?

God Is Love

Posted on October 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 12:6-7 “Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.” God … Continue reading →

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Be Not Afraid

Posted on October 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 130:1-2 Out of the depths I call to you, Lord; Lord, here my cry! Do you experience a deep yearning…an insatiable craving for something more…something to fill a deep void inside? You cannot satisfy that craving with anything of this world. Many … Continue reading →

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Lacking Nothing

Posted on October 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 62:2 My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. This sounds trite but is profound. It’s the key to life to the full. Only God will bring you to completion and fullness (salvation)…and it can happen now. … Continue reading →

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Saved by Grace

Posted on October 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that Jesus did not observe the prescribed washing before meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on October 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 98:1 Sing a new song to the Lord, who has done marvelous deeds. Every day birds wake up and start singing as if to say, “I am me! I am me! I am me!” By their song they proclaim God’s … Continue reading →

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Alleluia

Posted on October 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 9:2 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart. Stop for a moment. Stop. Slowly breathe in. Slowly exhale. Slowly breathe in. Slowly exhale. Breathe. Listen. With each breath you proclaim your oneness with God. Breathe in, “Yah”… Breathe … Continue reading →

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Let It Be Done to Me

Posted on October 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:10 “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Jesus assured us that God answers our prayers. After the above scripture verse Jesus went on … Continue reading →

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Be For Unity

Posted on October 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 11:2 Jesus said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” Jesus told his followers that they should pray for God’s kingdom to come. Let’s face it. Our culture preaches that each of us … Continue reading →

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Stop and Listen

Posted on October 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:40-42 Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, … Continue reading →

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Love Has No Boundaries

Posted on October 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 10:29 He said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” A scholar of the law told Jesus that he knew how to inherit eternal life: Love God and love his neighbor. But the scholar wasn’t quite sure all that … Continue reading →

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