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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?

Listening Prayer

Posted on October 29, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 6:12-13 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named … Continue reading →

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Free Grace

Posted on October 28, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. God has reached out to us in the most amazing way through Jesus. God became one of us…became flesh…and showed us how … Continue reading →

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Unique Reflection of God

Posted on October 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 4:1-3 I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on October 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:17-19 …that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so … Continue reading →

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You Belong

Posted on October 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:4-6 When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by … Continue reading →

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Live Now

Posted on October 22, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 12:35-37 …light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I … Continue reading →

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Now Is the Kingdom

Posted on October 21, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. Each of us is made uniquely by God. We are unique…handcrafted…loved infinitely by … Continue reading →

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Eternally Accepted

Posted on October 18, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more … Continue reading →

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God Is Love

Posted on October 17, 2013 by billtonnis

Ephesians 1:5-6 In love (God) destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. Whenever you … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on October 16, 2013 by billtonnis

Galatians 5:19, 22-23 Now the works of the flesh are obvious…In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. As Jesus rails against the Pharisees for … Continue reading →

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