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Soul Cries

Posted on September 11, 2013 by billtonnis

(Listen to a free clip of Bill’s song “Pour Me Out” by clicking on “Bill Tonnis’ Music on iTunes” below and to the right under “Blogroll”) Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you … Continue reading →

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Counter-Culture

Posted on July 24, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 13:2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. Jesus was quite the draw. But He was no celebrity. While our culture flocks to … Continue reading →

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Body of Christ

Posted on April 9, 2013 by billtonnis

Acts 4:32 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. The followers of Jesus were transformed. They had been changed. … Continue reading →

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Let Go

Posted on November 16, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 17:33 “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it.” Statements like this one from Jesus really make us think. What things in our lives do we hold on to and become … Continue reading →

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Happy Detachment

Posted on September 12, 2012 by billtonnis

Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Blessed is sometimes translated as “happy.” How can this be? “Happy” are you who are poor? … Continue reading →

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