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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?

Let the Joy Rise

Posted on April 22, 2015 by billtonnis

John 6:37-39 “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one … Continue reading →

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Prophets Needed

Posted on April 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 7:52 “Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute?” The prophets got plenty of praise after they were long dead. While they were alive they generally got persecuted by those who were in power…whether government or religious leaders. The prophets … Continue reading →

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Be of Service

Posted on April 20, 2015 by billtonnis

John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” So many people work for gaining material possessions, power and prestige. It’s the result … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Afraid

Posted on April 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? One of the most quoted phrases of Jesus was “Do not be afraid.” So why is there so much “fear-based” religion? Why is there such dwelling on … Continue reading →

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Give Praise and Thanks

Posted on April 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:2 I will bless the Lord at all times; praise shall be always in my mouth. This seems to be a common theme in the spiritual writings throughout history. Even in the struggles…spiritually conscious people were thanking and praising God. God … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on April 15, 2015 by billtonnis

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn … Continue reading →

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Be a Wholemaker

Posted on April 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. We live in a consumeristic society that espouses gaining more … Continue reading →

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Be Healers

Posted on April 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Acts 4:29-30 “And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and enable your servants to speak your word with all boldness, as you stretch forth [your] hand to heal, and signs and wonders are done through the name of your … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on April 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. Pause for a moment to give thanks. God’s love is unconditional. Nothing we can do can make God love us more…or less. God’s mercy and forgiveness are freely given…if we … Continue reading →

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Be At Peace

Posted on April 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 24:36-37 Jesus stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why … Continue reading →

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