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?

The Great Compassion

Posted on May 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 138:2-3 I praise your name for your fidelity and love. For you have exalted over all your name and your promise. When I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit. Our Loving Creator is as close as the … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on May 23, 2014 by billtonnis

Psalm 57:8-9 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise. Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and harp! Is your soul awake? That might seem like a strange question…but it just might be the … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on May 22, 2014 by billtonnis

John 15:9 “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.” God is Love. It’s beyond our understanding…but God is constantly giving unconditional love because that is Who God Is. That means God expects nothing … Continue reading →

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Being Your True Self

Posted on May 21, 2014 by billtonnis

John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” The Risen Christ is at the very center of your life…but … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Builder

Posted on May 20, 2014 by billtonnis

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” Struggles and persecutions are promised us in … Continue reading →

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Rejoice and Be Glad

Posted on May 19, 2014 by billtonnis

John 14:7 “If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” Jesus reaches out in unconditional love to all. He stands up to any injustice but while doing so never condemns or uses violence. Jesus is always reaching … Continue reading →

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Kenosis

Posted on May 16, 2014 by billtonnis

John 14:5-6 Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the … Continue reading →

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Greatest Commandment

Posted on May 14, 2014 by billtonnis

John 15:12-13 This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Jesus commands us to love each other. It seems that we make … Continue reading →

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Good Shepherd

Posted on May 13, 2014 by billtonnis

John 10:27-28 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” We are the sheep of the Good … Continue reading →

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Be Your True Self

Posted on May 12, 2014 by billtonnis

John 10:10 “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” Jesus did not become human to give us an evacuation plan to heaven. He came that we “might have life (now) and have it more … Continue reading →

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