Author Archives: billtonnis

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?

Let Go of Attachments

Posted on August 19, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.” What does it mean to “enter the kingdom of heaven”? Certainly we … Continue reading →

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Just Trust

Posted on August 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:16-17 “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” Jesus answered him, “Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” … Continue reading →

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Turn Off the Noise

Posted on August 15, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:45 “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Mary, the mother of Jesus, was the perfect model of saying “yes” to God’s plans and letting go of her own plans. She put her trust in God…no matter how crazy … Continue reading →

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New Life Now

Posted on August 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” It is truly the key to the … Continue reading →

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Seek First the Kingdom of God

Posted on August 13, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:19-20 “Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on August 12, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:3-4 “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like a child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus turns our culture … Continue reading →

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Be Grateful

Posted on August 11, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 148:11-13 You kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all who govern on earth; Young men and women too, old and young alike. Let them all praise the Lord’s name, for his name alone is exalted, majestic … Continue reading →

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Find Your True Self

Posted on August 8, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for … Continue reading →

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The Light of Christ

Posted on August 7, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 16:15 Jesus said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” That is the question…is it not? If Jesus is indeed “the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6)…then what does that mean to each … Continue reading →

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Everyone Has a Calling

Posted on August 6, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 17:3-5 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, … Continue reading →

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