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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?

Spread the Good News

Posted on June 6, 2012 by billtonnis

2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord…but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. God loves you infinitely no matter what you’ve done in the … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward

Posted on June 5, 2012 by billtonnis

Mark 12:17 So Jesus said to them, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” So…just what does belong to God? Everything! Everything we are…our lives…our being…all of it belongs to God. We could … Continue reading →

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Always For Us

Posted on June 4, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 91:2 Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” God never leaves us no matter how many times we, in a sense, leave God. Of course…we can’t really leave God because God is … Continue reading →

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Channel of Grace

Posted on June 1, 2012 by billtonnis

1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. Any talent or material wealth that we have has come to us from God. God has given … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on May 31, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 1:46-47 “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Mary’s statement resounds within me. When I am in the flow of the will of God…my inner most being exults. No matter what … Continue reading →

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Descend to Greatness

Posted on May 30, 2012 by billtonnis

Mark 10:43 “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.” The “world” would have us believe that to be “great” you would be served by many. You would have great power, much prestige and plenty of possessions. … Continue reading →

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Give to Receive

Posted on May 29, 2012 by billtonnis

Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel … Continue reading →

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Path to Joy

Posted on May 24, 2012 by billtonnis

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence. Isn’t that what we all want? We all want to be doing something with our lives that makes us fulfilled and happy. God wants the … Continue reading →

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Living Your Purpose

Posted on May 23, 2012 by billtonnis

John 17:18 “As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.” Just as God sent Jesus into the world…so Jesus sends each of us. We are sent to be reflections of the light of God … Continue reading →

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Spirit Led

Posted on May 22, 2012 by billtonnis

Acts 20:22 But now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem. What will happen to me there I do not know. Have you ever experienced a strong inner yearning that compelled you to carry out some mission or … Continue reading →

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