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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?

God Is With You

Posted on March 24, 2015 by billtonnis

John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to him.” Jesus knew who He was. He came to know this through His close relationship with … Continue reading →

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Do Not Fear

Posted on March 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. When you feel rejected…buried in troubles…lost…remember that Jesus felt the same feelings in the most extreme way. The Son of God chose to be … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on March 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:19 The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. Jesus was always going to those who were on the outside looking in. He went to be with the rejected, those regarded as “sinners” and those who … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on March 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 1:20 The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this … Continue reading →

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Not My Will But Yours

Posted on March 18, 2015 by billtonnis

John 5:30 “I cannot do anything on my own; I judge as I hear, and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent me.” A while back I … Continue reading →

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Eternal Help

Posted on March 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 46:2 God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. If you’re like me you call on God almost automatically when confronted with trouble. I remember vividly the phone call from the hospital in the middle … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Is Coming

Posted on March 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Isaiah 65:17-18 Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create. God … Continue reading →

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Keys to Life

Posted on March 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 12:32-34 The scribe said to Jesus, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘(God) is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on March 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Jeremiah 7:23 This rather is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper. The … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on March 11, 2015 by billtonnis

Deuteronomy 4:9 “However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children … Continue reading →

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