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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?

The True You

Posted on October 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Galatians 5:1 For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. So many people think that by following Jesus they will be restricted from doing a lot of fun things…that … Continue reading →

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Grace Is Free

Posted on October 10, 2014 by billtonnis

Galatians 3:10 All who depend on works of the law are under a curse. This sounds confusing. We are told to follow the rules…but then St. Paul tells us that if we depend on “works of the law” (in other … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on October 9, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 11:9, 11, 13 “Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? If … Continue reading →

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Listen To Your Heart

Posted on October 8, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 11:1-2 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: … Continue reading →

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Spread Compassion

Posted on October 6, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 10:36-37 [Jesus asked,] “Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Today’s Gospel reading is about the … Continue reading →

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Wonderfully Made

Posted on October 3, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 139:13 You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, so wonderfully you made me; wonderful are your works! Do you believe that? You are wonderful in the eyes of God! Your intricate … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Way

Posted on October 2, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 27:8 “Come,” says my heart, “seek God’s face”; your face, Lord, do I seek! What are you seeking? Your heart is yearning for something. There is always a desire to fill the void…to satisfy what is not being satisfied … Continue reading →

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Be Still

Posted on October 1, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:61-62 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family at home.” Jesus answered him, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on September 30, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James … Continue reading →

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God Centered

Posted on September 29, 2014 by billtonnis

John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” Jesus was fully committed to loving and serving God. He did not have mixed motivations. Jesus could … Continue reading →

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