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Christian

Posted on August 31, 2020 by billtonnis

“A church that doesn’t provoke any crisis, a gospel that doesn’t unsettle, a word of God that doesn’t get under anyone’s skin, a word of God that doesn’t touch the real sin of the society in which it is being … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on January 30, 2019 by billtonnis

Caring for the poor, the stranger and those in prison is a mandate of Jesus. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 4:20 “But those (seeds) sown on rich soil are the ones who … Continue reading →

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Serve

Posted on December 4, 2018 by billtonnis

Who are those in need…who need you? (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 72:12-13 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. He shows … Continue reading →

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All Are One

Posted on December 1, 2015 by billtonnis

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. When it comes to all those … Continue reading →

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Release Attachments

Posted on December 22, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty will many times turn to God for help. They are open to God’s loving care because their … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Longing

Posted on December 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Luke 1:53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. Those who are hungry or empty many times turn to God for help. They have no other options. They are open to God’s … Continue reading →

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Redeemer and Deliverer

Posted on December 19, 2013 by billtonnis

Psalm 72:12 For he rescues the poor when they cry out, the oppressed who have no one to help. God loves each of us unconditionally. Our loving Creator wants to be with us to rescue us. This was perfectly demonstrated … Continue reading →

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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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Beatitudes

Posted on June 10, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:3, 9 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. In these “Beatitudes” that Jesus preached you can replace the word “Blessed” … Continue reading →

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