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?

Rejoice

Posted on June 10, 2015 by billtonnis

2 Corinthians 3:4 Such confidence we have through Christ toward God. St. Paul knew the love of God through the risen Christ. The God of legalism and punishment was the God Saul believed in before he was transformed by Unconditional Love … Continue reading →

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Let It Shine

Posted on June 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:14-15 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on June 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Our culture says: “Happy are you who are rich in possessions, power and prestige for yours is the kingdom of this world.” Jesus says, “Happy are you who are … Continue reading →

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True Love

Posted on June 7, 2015 by billtonnis

“The beginning of love is the will to let those we love be perfectly themselves, the resolution not to twist them to fit our own image. If in loving them we do not love what they are, but only their … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on June 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 146:6-7 The maker of heaven and earth, the seas and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free. What is holding you captive? God … Continue reading →

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Heaven Starts Now

Posted on June 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 12:34 “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” Jesus had just explained to a man questioning Him that the greatest commandment was to love God with all your soul, mind and strength…and to love your neighbor as … Continue reading →

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Open Your Heart

Posted on June 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. There is no pre-set path for us. God gives us a free will to do … Continue reading →

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I Give All

Posted on June 2, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 12:17 So Jesus said to them, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” So…just what does belong to God? Everything! Everything we are and will be…our very being…it all belongs to God. … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on June 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 112:1, 4 Happy those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in God’s commands. They shine through the darkness, a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and just. We are all looking for happiness…but happiness is not … Continue reading →

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Nothing Shall I Want

Posted on May 29, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 149:4 For the Lord takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory. While the consumeristic culture honors the rich with victory…not so with God. While society urges us to add more to our lives…amass more and more wealth, power and prestige…the inner spirit urges us … Continue reading →

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