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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?

You Are Invited

Posted on August 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 22:9-10 “Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.” The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Love Restores

Posted on August 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 20:4 “You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.” Jesus told the parable of the landowner who hired laborers to work in his vineyard at the start of the day…during the middle of the … Continue reading →

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Giving Is Gaining

Posted on August 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to … Continue reading →

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Cutting Attachments

Posted on August 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:20-22 The young man said to him, “All of these (the Ten Commandments) I have observed. What do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on August 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 136:1 Praise the Lord, who is so good; God’s love endures forever. We all get caught up in a false premise that we need to earn God’s love. We get caught up in a worthiness contest…a game we play to … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Frees You

Posted on August 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Forgiveness is the key to … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ

Posted on August 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:19-20 “Again, (amen,) I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered … Continue reading →

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Humble Strength

Posted on August 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn … Continue reading →

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Divine Paradox

Posted on August 10, 2015 by billtonnis

John 12:24 “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” This is one of Jesus’ most … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on August 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for … Continue reading →

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