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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?

Trust In God

Posted on January 13, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:23-26 In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are–the Holy One of God!” … Continue reading →

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Becoming Whole

Posted on January 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 1:16-18 As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Prayer

Posted on January 9, 2015 by billtonnis

Luke 5:15-16 The report about him spread all the more, and great crowds assembled to listen to him and to be cured of their ailments, but he would withdraw to deserted places to pray. Jesus modeled how to live our … Continue reading →

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All Inclusive

Posted on January 8, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:21 This is the commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. Who is the one person that you just don’t want to have to deal with? Who is that one person that … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on January 7, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. Only God loves perfectly…because God is Love … Continue reading →

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Follow Jesus

Posted on January 6, 2015 by billtonnis

1 John 4:9 In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. God…scripture says…is Love. It’s an incomprehensible…unconditional Love. This love took … Continue reading →

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Body of Christ

Posted on January 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 4:23 He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people. What is the “gospel of the kingdom”? Just before this statement…Matthew wrote that … Continue reading →

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Life Changing

Posted on December 24, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:76-77 “And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give his people knowledge of salvation…” John the Baptizer’s father prophesied what was ahead for … Continue reading →

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Be

Posted on December 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Do you ever feel lost…like you just really have no idea what your … Continue reading →

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Release Attachments

Posted on December 22, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty will many times turn to God for help. They are open to God’s loving care because their … Continue reading →

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