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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?

Being Led

Posted on June 27, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 119:35-37 Lead me in the path of your commands, for that is my delight. Direct my heart toward your decrees and away from unjust gain. Avert my eyes from what is worthless; by your way give me life. Who … Continue reading →

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Narrow Path to Freedom

Posted on June 26, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:14 “How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.” Freedom is wonderful…but sometimes it causes us to be shackled in chains. With so many choices it can lead … Continue reading →

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All Is One

Posted on June 25, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:1-2 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.” Jesus tells us that before we notice the … Continue reading →

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Matter of the Heart

Posted on June 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 6-21 “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” What is your “treasure“? Is it found in material things or is it found in spiritual things? There is nothing wrong with material things in themselves…but only … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Divine Connection

Posted on June 21, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 97:7 All who serve idols are put to shame, who glory in worthless things. Wow…did that line ever hit me in today’s scripture readings. How long a list could we come up with of “worthless things” that our culture … Continue reading →

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How to Pray

Posted on June 20, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” The instruction Jesus gives us on how to pray … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Challenge

Posted on June 19, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:44-45 “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes … Continue reading →

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Hold On to Hope

Posted on June 18, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 5:2-3 Hear my words, O Lord; listen to my sighing. Hear my cry for help, my king, my God! Sometimes we are overwhelmed with painful situations. It is part of the human condition. God showed us how intimately He … Continue reading →

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Becoming Whole

Posted on June 8, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 119:166 I look for your salvation, Lord, and I fulfill your commands. When I think of the word “salvation” I know it’s something that God grants…not something we accomplish. But God calls us to cooperate! Salvation is “wholeness.” God … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Commandment

Posted on June 7, 2012 by billtonnis

Mark 12:30-31 “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” This was the … Continue reading →

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