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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?

Free Health Coverage

Posted on July 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:8 “Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” We have received so much from God. Our Maker has lavished us with gifts beyond measure…all … Continue reading →

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Thy Kingdom Come

Posted on July 11, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Jesus was clearly not preaching a message of how to safely be evacuated to a future heaven. It is not about a “personal salvation project” … Continue reading →

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Who Is Your Shepherd?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:36 At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. It takes being at the bottom before you realize how much you need … Continue reading →

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The Desert Experience

Posted on July 9, 2012 by billtonnis

Hosea 2:16 So, I will allure her, I will lead her into the desert and speak to her heart. Did you ever feel like nothing is making sense any more…like all the things that at one time you were so … Continue reading →

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Joining the Excluded

Posted on July 6, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:10-12 While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors … Continue reading →

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Become the True You

Posted on July 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Amos 7:14-15 Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores. The Lord took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, … Continue reading →

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Peace Giver

Posted on July 3, 2012 by billtonnis

John 20:26 Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Jesus did not come back ready … Continue reading →

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Will You Follow?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:19-20 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his … Continue reading →

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Power of Prayer

Posted on June 29, 2012 by billtonnis

Acts 12:5 Peter thus was being kept in prison, but prayer by the church was fervently being made to God on his behalf. Sometimes we go through trials and painful struggles…like Peter did when he was imprisoned. Sometimes painful things … Continue reading →

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Faith & Action

Posted on June 28, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” Jesus would alternately use the phrases ‘kingdom of heaven‘ and ‘kingdom … Continue reading →

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