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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?

God’s Beloved

Isaiah 35:4-5 Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears … Continue reading

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Transforming Light

Psalm 27:1,14 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord! If God is Love and God loves you simply because you are God’s son … Continue reading

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Hearing the Cry of the Poor

Isaiah 26:5-6 He humbles those in high places, and the lofty city he brings down; He tumbles it to the ground, levels it with the dust. It is trampled underfoot by the needy, by the footsteps of the poor. Scripture … Continue reading

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Light of Life

Romans 10:14 But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? Listening to the … Continue reading

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Siding with the Poor

Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor. I was listening to a … Continue reading

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God’s Goodness

Matthew 8:8 The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” Jesus never seemed concerned with anyone’s worthiness! He never mentions whether … Continue reading

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Attitude of Gratitude

Daniel 3:57 Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, praise and exalt him above all forever. God gives all to us…including eternal life! How do we respond? Do we in turn give all back to God? When we … Continue reading

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Giving Spirit

Luke 21:3-4 He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” The … Continue reading

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Free Love

Luke 19:45-46 Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of … Continue reading

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Dealing with Rejection

Luke 19:41 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Have you ever been disappointed deeply over something … Continue reading

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