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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?

Celebrate

Posted on May 28, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 33:3, 9 Sing to God a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant. For he spoke, and it came to be, commanded, and it stood in place. There is reason to sing for joy! God loves all of creation…and … Continue reading →

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Rooted In Love

Posted on May 27, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 10:43 “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.” The “world” (popular culture) would have us believe that to be “great” you would be served by many. You would have great power, much prestige and plenty … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on May 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel … Continue reading →

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Go Make a Difference

Posted on May 22, 2015 by billtonnis

John 21:18 Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and … Continue reading →

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Love Remains

Posted on May 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence. Isn’t that what we all want? We all want to be doing something with our lives that makes us fulfilled and happy. God wants the … Continue reading →

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Missioned

Posted on May 20, 2015 by billtonnis

John 17:18 “As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.” Just as God sent Jesus into the world…so Jesus sends each of us. We are sent to be reflections of the light of God … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on May 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 20:22 But now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem. What will happen to me there I do not know. Have you ever experienced a strong inner yearning that compelled you to carry out some mission or … Continue reading →

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Compassion In Action

Posted on May 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 19:8 He entered the synagogue, and for three months debated boldly with persuasive arguments about the kingdom of God. Paul understood that following Christ was about taking part in the building of the kingdom of God…right here…right now. But … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on May 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Taking a break this week to rest and refuel. Peace, Bill

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Love

Posted on May 8, 2015 by billtonnis

John 15:12-13 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” There are all kinds of rules we humans make up that we say … Continue reading →

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