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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?

Less Me…More Christ

Psalm 25:4 Make know to me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths. We always seem like we are on the fast track to somewhere…but where? Are we pursuing possessions, prestige, and position? We each have to ask ourselves: Am … Continue reading

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God’s Will

Luke 1:38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Mary is an amazing example of being totally open to God’s plan for her. She is able to … Continue reading

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God Shepherds Us

Isaiah 40:11 Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, and leading the ewes with care. The prophet Isaiah described the coming Messiah hundreds of years before the birth … Continue reading

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Redemption

Matthew 9:28-30 When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it … Continue reading

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Firm Foundation

Matthew 7:24-25 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. … Continue reading

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The Good Shepherd

Psalm 23:3-4 You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name. Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side. Sooner or later you will realize that … Continue reading

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Follow Jesus…Find Your Calling

Matthew 4:21-22 Jesus walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left … Continue reading

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Healing Faith

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.” A Roman military officer with much power came to Jesus to … Continue reading

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Give Thanks

Psalm 100:4-5 Give thanks to God, bless his name; good indeed is the Lord, whose love endures forever, whose faithfulness lasts through every age. The God who is, who was and who will be…loved you into existence…and nothing you do … Continue reading

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