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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?

The Great Compassion

Posted on December 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. Loving God…I thank You for all the blessings in my life. All my pain and difficulties I hand over to You knowing that with Your help You … Continue reading →

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Yahweh Saves

Posted on December 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. God loves each of us unconditionally. Our loving Creator wants to rescue us. When you feel oppressed and in need…call out … Continue reading →

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Eternally Grateful

Posted on December 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:17 May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun, may his name endure. Jesus was described as the alpha and the omega. His reign is eternal. His love is everlasting. This is Who our God is…an … Continue reading →

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God Satisfies

Posted on December 16, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:11 The powerful grow poor and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. It’s a paradox. The more material stuff you collect…the more your ego wants and can never be satisfied. It will always want … Continue reading →

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Go With the Flow

Posted on December 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. We always seem like we are on the fast-track to somewhere…but where? Are we pursuing possessions, prestige, position…or perhaps we are on a treadmill to nowhere? We … Continue reading →

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Christmas Request

Posted on December 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Thanks for reading my daily devotional blog! I also have 3 albums of original music that I’m sure you would enjoy: Listen to Your Heart; Live to Love; and Give Praise and Thanks. Please consider buying CD’s as Holiday/Christmas presents … Continue reading →

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Turn Off the Noise

Posted on December 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Zechariah 2:17 Silence, all people, in the presence of the Lord! For he stirs forth from his holy dwelling. The prophet’s advice from 500 years before Jesus remains a profound one today. How can we expect to hear God speak … Continue reading →

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Restorative Justice

Posted on December 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” The prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Jesus but he made some incredibly … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on December 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Life is hard. There is suffering. Are you burdened with something…or struggling with something? Try sitting in silence and invite Jesus to … Continue reading →

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The Great Compassion

Posted on December 9, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:12-14 If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to … Continue reading →

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Author Archives: billtonnis

About billtonnis

The Great Compassion

Yahweh Saves

Eternally Grateful

God Satisfies

Go With the Flow

Christmas Request

Turn Off the Noise

Restorative Justice

Good Shepherd

The Great Compassion

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