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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?

Listen

Posted on January 27, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 40:2, 4 I waited, waited for the Lord; who bent down and heard my cry, and put a new song in my mouth, a hymn to our God. This Psalm is very powerful and meaningful to me because it … Continue reading →

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Transformation In Progress

Posted on January 26, 2015 by billtonnis

2 Timothy 1:7-8 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on January 23, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 3:13 He went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. Jesus called His apostles and they followed him. They left whatever lives they had chosen and ended up doing something completely different. … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Heart

Posted on January 22, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 40:7, 17 Sacrifice and offering you do not want; but ears open to obedience you gave me. But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Making sacrifices and giving things up are in and of … Continue reading →

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Compassion Rules

Posted on January 21, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 3:2 They watched him closely to see if they might accuse him. It was the Sabbath and so under the religious laws…work was forbidden. The law’s purpose was to help people focus on their relationship with God. But when … Continue reading →

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God Loves You

Posted on January 20, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 111:1 I will praise the Lord with all my heart. Have you ever praised God with all your heart? I’ve had small doses of such experiences…such as when seeing an amazing sunset or sunrise…or when witnessing an incredible act … Continue reading →

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New Wine

Posted on January 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 2:22 “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the skins are ruined. Rather, new wine is poured into fresh wineskins.” Jesus was and is new wine. … Continue reading →

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Christ Light

Posted on January 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 2:1-2 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word … Continue reading →

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Love Is Blind

Posted on January 15, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. Jesus remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on January 14, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:35-38 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told … Continue reading →

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