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?

Love Is Calling

Posted on September 18, 2015 by billtonnis

1 Timothy 6:7, 9, 11 For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it. Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and into a trap and into … Continue reading →

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Path to Wholeness

Posted on September 17, 2015 by billtonnis

1 Timothy 4:14, 16 Do not neglect the gift you have. Attend to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in both tasks, for by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you. What is your gift? We … Continue reading →

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All Are Welcome

Posted on September 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 7:34 “The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’” Have you ever been falsely judged? You are in good company…because Jesus was … Continue reading →

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Be In Harmony

Posted on September 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 101:1-2 I sing of love and justice; to you, Lord, I sing praise. I follow the way of integrity. If I love God with all my heart, mind and soul and I love my neighbor as myself…it will naturally lead me to being an … Continue reading →

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Pour Me Out

Posted on September 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Philippians 2:5-7 Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself… Jesus did not … Continue reading →

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Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Posted on September 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 6:42 “How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,’ when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first.” The … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on September 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 6:27-28 Jesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Following Jesus means living a radical … Continue reading →

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Be the True You

Posted on September 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Colossians 3:3-4 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. Whatever most people think is their identity…it usually isn’t. Your true identity does … Continue reading →

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The Love Evolution

Posted on September 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Be reluctant to label anything as “good” or “bad” because what seems “good” or “bad” may end up … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on September 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Colossians 1:16-17 All things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. We all start our lives believing we are at the center of the universe. Unfortunately, some never really … Continue reading →

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