Author Archives: billtonnis

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?

Eternal Perspective

Posted on September 27, 2012 by billtonnis

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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God’s Way

Posted on September 26, 2012 by billtonnis

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 bringing about the kingdom of God. The “kingdom” starts … Continue reading →

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Listen Then Act

Posted on September 25, 2012 by billtonnis

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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God Reflector

Posted on September 24, 2012 by billtonnis

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.” How hard it is to … Continue reading →

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Something to Live For

Posted on September 21, 2012 by billtonnis

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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Love

Posted on September 19, 2012 by billtonnis

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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Team Effort

Posted on September 18, 2012 by billtonnis

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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Your Will Be Done

Posted on September 17, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 40:17 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. May those who long for your help always say, “The LORD be glorified.” What is it that you are seeking in your life? There is a … Continue reading →

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Open My Eyes

Posted on September 14, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:42 “How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,’ when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye … Continue reading →

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Radical Love

Posted on September 13, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:27-28 “But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Following Jesus…means living in a radically different way. He says … Continue reading →

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