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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?

Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on October 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that (Jesus) did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you … Continue reading →

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Grace Is Free

Posted on October 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Galatians 3:10 All who depend on works of the law are under a curse. Sounds confusing. We are told to follow the rules…but then St. Paul tells us that if we depend on “works of the law” that we “are … Continue reading →

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God Is On Your Side

Posted on October 10, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 11:9, 11, 13 “Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? If … Continue reading →

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Your Kingdom Come

Posted on October 9, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 11:1-2 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: … Continue reading →

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Contemplation and Action

Posted on October 8, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 10:40-42 Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” The Lord said to her in … Continue reading →

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Good Samaritan

Posted on October 7, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 10:36-37 [Jesus asked,] “Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Today’s Gospel reading is about the … Continue reading →

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Wonderfully Made

Posted on October 4, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 139:1-2, 7, 13-14 O LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. Where can I hide from your spirit? From your presence, where can I flee? … Continue reading →

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Last Is First

Posted on October 3, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Inspiration Now

Posted on October 2, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 9:61-62 Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family at home.” Jesus answered him, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on October 1, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 9:52-55 Jesus sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. When the disciples James … Continue reading →

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