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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?

Carpe Diem

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2,4 There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. A time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant, a time to uproot the plant. A time to … Continue reading

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Be Compassion

Psalm 90:3,12,14 But humans you return to dust, saying, “Return, you mortals!” Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Fill us at daybreak with your love, that all our days we may sing … Continue reading

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Let Go

Luke 9:3 Jesus said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic.” Just like the apostles…we are being sent out to be Christ (unconditional … Continue reading

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Faith Plus Action

Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading

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Child of Light

Luke 8:16 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” The Light of Love is … Continue reading

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Spread the Word

Luke 8:1-2 Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities. … Continue reading

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Forgive Always

Luke 7:47 “But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” Jesus is always ready to forgive. But some people are not ready to receive it. To receive it…you must be willing to forgive yourself…and to forgive others. Some … Continue reading

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Love Trumps Law

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; … Continue reading

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You Belong

1 Corinthians 12:27-28 Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then, gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties … Continue reading

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Unconditionally Loved

Psalm 40:9-10 “To do your will is my delight; my God, your law is in my heart!” I announced your deed to a great assembly; I did not restrain my lips. When you start following God’s gentle nudges in your … Continue reading

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