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?
John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him.” Jesus could read people very well. Since He was fully committed to loving and serving God He … Continue reading →
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Luke 9:18-20 Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Elijah, Give Praise and Thanks, God, Jesus, John the Baptist, Luke, Pour Me Out, silence, solitude, true self, who do you say i am
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Psalm 90:3-5 A thousand years in your eyes are merely a yesterday, but humans you return to dust, saying, “Return, you mortals!” Before a watch passes in the night, you have brought them to their end. Life can seem meaningless … Continue reading →
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Tagged compassion, death, dust, eternal, forgiveness, gospel, Jesus, Listen to Your Heart, love, mercy, mortal, psalm 90, resurrected, Shall We Sing, transformation, worldly
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Luke 9:2 Jesus sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal (the sick). Jesus wanted all to know that when you follow His ways and love others…you are cooperating in bringing about the kingdom of God. When … Continue reading →
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Tagged compassion, forgiveness, heal, I want to follow you, Jesus, kingdom of God, Listen to Your Heart, Luke, mercy, proclaim, unconditional love
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Luke 8:20-21 Jesus was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you. He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act … Continue reading →
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Tagged boundaries, Christ, God, inspiration, Jesus, listen, Listen to Your Heart, Luke, now, prayer, scripture, spiritual, turn off the noise
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Luke 8:16 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. Sometimes it is hard to … Continue reading →
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Tagged God, inspiration, lampstand, light, Listen to Your Heart, Luke, may I be light, Mother Teresa, now, service, spiritual, struggle, talent, unconditional love
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Luke 8:1-3 Afterward Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, … Continue reading →
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Tagged good news, I want to follow you, inspiration, Jesus, kingdom of God, Listen to Your Heart, Luke, Magdalene, purpose, soul, spiritual
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1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Now I am reminding you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you indeed received and in which you also stand. Through it you are also being saved, if you hold fast to the word … Continue reading →
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Tagged Corinthians, Give Praise and Thanks, God, gospel, inspiration, love, now, Pour Me Out, saved, spiritual, St. Paul, true selves, unconditional
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1 Corinthians 13:4-6 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood … Continue reading →
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1 Corinthians 12:27-28 Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then, gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties … Continue reading →
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Tagged adventure, apostles, body of Christ, Corinthians, God, Jesus, Listen to Your Heart, prophets, soul, St. Paul, teachers, true self, You'll Lead Me
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