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?
Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” The only ones whom Jesus repeatedly reprimanded for “not getting it” were the … Continue reading →
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Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream. God plants seeds in our hearts. They … Continue reading →
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Psalm 31:5-6 Free me from the net they have set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, Lord, faithful God. Sometimes it feels like everyone and everything is conspiring … Continue reading →
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Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” What Jesus is telling us is exactly the opposite of what our culture tells us. It tells … Continue reading →
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Luke 6:36-37 “Be merciful, just as [also] your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.” The world has not changed. Humans continue … Continue reading →
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Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. Is God at the center of your life…or you? What is the motivating source? Are you trying to please God or your ego…or others? When we let go … Continue reading →
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Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Jesus is quite the teacher. He is not saying that God is a genie waiting to … Continue reading →
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Psalm 51:12 A clean heart create for me, God; renew in me a steadfast spirit. Whatever you have done to turn away from God…is in the past. That time no longer exists. As St. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 6:2, … Continue reading →
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Matthew 6:8-10 “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.” A … Continue reading →
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Isaiah 58:6-7 “This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing … Continue reading →
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