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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?

Happy Detachment

Posted on September 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Blessed is sometimes translated as “happy.” How can this be? “Happy” are you who are poor? … Continue reading →

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Intimacy with God

Posted on September 11, 2012 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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The Way of Love

Posted on September 10, 2012 by billtonnis

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Life is a long road. There have been, are, and will be twists and turns and potholes in … Continue reading →

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Committed

Posted on September 7, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 37:4-5 Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire. Commit your way to the LORD; trust that God will act. You’ve heard the saying about Jesus being the vine and we being the branches. … Continue reading →

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Life-Changing

Posted on September 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 5:10-11 Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him. Peter (a.k.a. Simon) and the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Reflecting God

Posted on September 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 4:42-43 At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “To the other … Continue reading →

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Living Praise

Posted on August 24, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 145:10 All your works give you thanks, O Lord, and your faithful bless you. The Greek word for “Eucharist” means thanksgiving. Jesus showed us how to live our lives as “thanksgiving” to others. He gave of Himself in the … Continue reading →

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Restoring Love

Posted on August 23, 2012 by billtonnis

Ezekiel 35:25-26 I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking … Continue reading →

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Faithful Guide

Posted on August 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage. The path of love will lead us through many a dark valley. To … Continue reading →

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The Divine Presence

Posted on August 21, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 19:23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.” What does it mean to “enter the kingdom of heaven”? Certainly we … Continue reading →

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