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?
Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s and all it holds, the world and those who live there. God created the Earth, all creatures, all living things, and human beings and said it was all very good. Everything is filled … Continue reading →
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Psalm 119:72 Teaching from your lips is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold. Many people seem to be on a never-ending treadmill to make it, succeed or to win. And when they reach the new prize…the … Continue reading →
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Luke 19:41-42 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Jesus wept as he looked over Jerusalem. He … Continue reading →
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Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath give praise to the Lord! Hallelujah! Stop a moment and be truly present to God. God’s grace is flowing right now…everywhere. God’s constant, never-changing love is what makes all things exist. A tree … Continue reading →
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Revelation 3:17-18 For you say, ‘I am rich and affluent and have no need of anything,’ and yet do not realize that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I advise you to buy from me gold refined by … Continue reading →
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Luke 18:40-43 Jesus asked the blind man, “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed … Continue reading →
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Luke 17:33 “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it.” Life is a process of letting go. It’s just the opposite of what our egos and our culture tell us. They say…grab … Continue reading →
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Luke 17:20-21 Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in reply, “The coming of the kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’ … Continue reading →
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Titus 3:4-7 But when the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his mercy, he saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the … Continue reading →
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Psalm 37:4 Find your delight in the Lord who will give you your heart’s desire. What is your heart’s desire? Maybe it is clear to you…but maybe due to the many mixed messages and the noise of the world we … Continue reading →
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