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?

God Is Talking

Posted on April 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 24:32 Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?” I truly believe God is speaking to us all the time…but … Continue reading →

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Death Leads to Life

Posted on April 7, 2015 by billtonnis

John 20:15-16 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” She thought it was the gardener and said to him, “Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on April 3, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 31:6 Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. Jesus shows us the face of God throughout His ministry…all the way to the end. He responds even to His persecutors and killers with … Continue reading →

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The Way to Wholeness

Posted on April 2, 2015 by billtonnis

John 13:14-15 If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” … Continue reading →

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Be Compassionate

Posted on April 1, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 69:9-10 I have become an outcast to my kin, a stranger to my mother’s children. Because zeal for your house consumes me, I am scorned by those who scorn you. Jesus became the “outcast”…the “scapegoat”…so that we could see … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on March 31, 2015 by billtonnis

John 13:21 Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Before we look down on Judas and lay the blame on him…let us remember that we are all Judas. We have … Continue reading →

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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on March 30, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 42:6-7 I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in … Continue reading →

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Be Thankful

Posted on March 27, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 18:2-3 I love you, Lord, my strength, Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold! God is the thread that is wound through all that is. God, … Continue reading →

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Reflections of God

Posted on March 26, 2015 by billtonnis

John 8:54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is worth nothing; but it is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’” Ask yourself a question before engaging in any activity: “What is … Continue reading →

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Victorious Surrender

Posted on March 25, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Mary gives us the perfect example of openness to God. She is open to receiving a divine message. … Continue reading →

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