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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?

Incarnation

Posted on December 25, 2013 by billtonnis

John 1:1-5, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to … Continue reading →

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Divine Guide

Posted on December 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Do you ever feel lost…like you just really have no idea what your … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Longing

Posted on December 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty many times turn to God for help. They have no other options. They are open to God’s … Continue reading →

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Have Faith

Posted on December 20, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 71:5 You are my hope, Lord; my trust, God, from my youth. God…I thank you for all the blessings in my life. All my pain and difficulties I hand over to You knowing that You are my only true … Continue reading →

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Redeemer and Deliverer

Posted on December 19, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. God loves each of us unconditionally. Our loving Creator wants to be with us to rescue us. This was perfectly demonstrated … Continue reading →

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Everlasting Love

Posted on December 18, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:17 May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun, may his name endure. Jesus reigns forever. He is the Alpha and the Omega…the beginning and the end. When all else fails…His love is everlasting. He is … Continue reading →

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Savior

Posted on December 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 34:7 In my misfortune I called, the Lord heard and saved me from all distress. Is there something you are struggling with? That very struggle can be the key to your salvation (wholeness). It is the very place where … Continue reading →

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Divine Guide

Posted on December 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Who do you look to for guidance? Your Source…the Maker of all…desires that … Continue reading →

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The Real Jesus

Posted on December 13, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:18-19 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of … Continue reading →

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Divine Deliverer

Posted on December 12, 2013 by billtonnis

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” The prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Jesus but he made some incredibly … Continue reading →

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