Fun at Valley Fair!

Hello,

I pray that you are consistently casting your care on the Lord, for He cares for you!

Shalom,

Bill

It's on to 3rd grade for Miss Avery Elise!

Shalom,

I pray that you will have a personal knowledge of the Lord your God so that you are able to trust and rely on Him in every situation!

Make it a great week!

Bill

Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers!
May you, continue to grow in the image
of the BEST FATHER EVER! 

Hello,

I pray that you will honor all of the God-given fathers in your life today! Pray for them, encourage them, bless them and give thanks for them to the ONE Who is the BEST!

Shalom,

Bill

These two are coming soon to Ladysmith!

Hello,

I pray that you will be assured that no matter how difficult the situation you face, the power of God is greater!

Shalom,

Bill

One of my favorite pics!
SKOL VIKINGS!

Shalom,

I pray that you will lean on, trust and be confident in the Lord, for He never fails!

Make it a great day!

Bill

Bumpa Billy's favorite granddaughters! 

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Ecclesiastes  (Ecclesiastes 1:1).
  2.  Bethlehem  (Genesis 35:19).
  3.  Stone of help  (1 Samuel 7:12).
  4.  Nazarite  (Judges 13:5).
  5.  Valley of Hinnom  (2 Kings 23:10).


New Quiz:  Meanings of Words  Part 1  #4.
Answer these questions.

  1.  What name of God, which is El-Elyon in Hebrew, was used to describe the God whom the high priest Melchizedek served?
  2.  What Old Testament prophet, whose name means "God is  my judge", was also known as Belteshazzar?
  3.  What woman, whose name means "princess", was described by God as a mother of nations?
  4.  What name, which means "bitter", did Naomi request that she be called?
  5.  What religious and political entity, whose name means "sitting together", tried to find false evidence against Jesus?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Georgia Claire! 

Shalom!

I pray that you will realize that God has promised to NEVER leave you or forsake you! Trust Him!

Make it a great day!

Bill

Theodore Clifford LOVES reading!
And the Vikings! SKOL!

Hello,

I pray that you will know that the love that your heavenly Father has for you is unconditional! He couldn't love you more and He will never love you less!

Have an amazing day!

Bill

Granddaughters on a Carousel!

Hello,

I pray that you will realize that the breadth, length, height and depth of JESUS' love for you is beyond your comprehension! Only BELIEVE!

Make it a great day!

Bill

JESUS is MY Superhero!

Shalom,

I pray that you will trust in God's unending love for you!

Make it a great Worship Service!

Bill

A soccer player and her coach!

Hello,

I pray that you will understand that what JESUS did through His death, burial and resurrection is for YOU and FOREVER!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Reagan Everly and Georgia Claire! 
Twin Princesses!

Hello,

I pray that you will meditate continually on the Word of God so that the Word of God will live in you!

Make it a great day!

Bill

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Hebrew  (Exodus 1:16).
  2.  Maranatha  (1 Corinthians 16:22).
  3.  Magi  (Matthew 2:7).
  4.  God Almighty  (Exodus 6:3).
  5.  Abba  (Mark 14:36).


New Quiz:  Meanings of Words  Part  #3.
Answer these questions.

  1.  What book of the Bible, Which means "the Preacher", was written by someone who referred to himself as "the Preacher"?
  2.  What town, which means "house of bread", was near the site where Rachel was buried?
  3.  What does Ebenezer mean?
  4.  What word, which means "one separated", describes Samson?
  5.  What was the name of the valley from which came the word Gehenna, or "hell", where children were sacrificed buy fire to pagan gods?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Bumpa Billy and his princesses!

Hello,

I pray that you will understand that receiving JESUS as your Lord and Saviour make YOU a child of God!

Shalom,

Bill

Luaus are a very fun part of a Maui vacation! 

Hello,

I pray that you will not take your membership in the family of God lightly! Be aware of who you are in Him and receive all that He has provided for you!

Make it a great day!

Bill

BEAUTIFUL early evening in Maui!

Hello,

I pray that you will live as the child of God that you are, ande not like a slave any longer!

Make it a great day!

Bi9ll

Hello,

I pray that you will realize that you have been adopted into God's very own family!

Shalom,

Bill

Theo and Mommy Nathalie!

hello,

I pray that you will understand that JESUS loves you SO much that He purchased YOUR freedom! Amen!

Make it a great weekend!

Bill

Avery Elise LOVES her VIKINGS! 

Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that in JESUS you are all sons of God through faith!

Make it a great weekend!

Bill

Missing this view!

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Messiah  (Daniel 9:25).
  2.  Christ  (Luke 2:11).
  3.  Isaac  (Genesis 17:19; 18:11-12).
  4.  Immanuel  (Isaiah 7:14).
  5.  Son of consolation  (Acts 4:36).


New Quiz:  Meanings of words  Part 1  #2.
Answer these questions.

  1.  What word, possibly meaning "those who crossed over/the ones from beyond", is used to describe the children of Israel?
  2.  What word, meaning "our Lord will come", completes Paul's sentence: "Let him be Anathema _____"?
  3.  What word, which has been translated "astrologer", does Matthew use to describe certain visitors to Herod?
  4.  What name for Himself does God say He used when appearing to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob?
  5.  What name for God has been translated "Father"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Georgia Claire and Regan Everly!
Sister! Twins! Best Friends!

Hello,

I pray that you will yield to Holy Spirit Who lives IN you as a born again believer!

Shalom,

Bill

Avery Elise loves to draw and she does it very well!

Hello,

I pray that you will understand that God's love has been poured into your heart through Holy Spirit Who lives in you! Trust Him to make that love real to you!

Shalom,

Bill

Today we honor those service men and women
who gave ALL for our freedom!

Shalom,

I pray that you will continue to grow in the love of God that never, ever fails!

Make it a great remembering day!

Bill

Memorial weekend! When we remember
those service men and women who paid
 the ultimate price for our freedom!

Hello,

I pray that you will know that JESUS completely understands everything that you are going through, and He HAS the Way of escape!

Make it a GREAT Worship Service!

Bill

Mommy Nathalie and Theo!

Hello,

I pray that you will recognize JESUS as your High Priest!

Shalom,

Bill

Avery is SO ready for VIKINGS football!
SKOL! VIKINGS! 

Hello,

I pray that you will understand that the Father LOVES you, as much as He loves JESUS!

Shalom,

Bill

Ellyson Grace!

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  In Heaven  (Revelation  11:19).
  2.  In the breastplate  (Leviticus 8:8).
  3.  Fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifices; God's glory filled the place  (2 Chronicles 7:1).
  4.  Fourteen  (1 Kings 8:65).
  5.  Asaph  (Psalm 50; 1 Chronicles 16:4-6).


New Quiz:  Meanings of Words  Part 1  #1.
Answer these questions.

  1.  What name for Jesus, meaning "Anointed One", did Daniel use when writing about the end times?
  2.  What name for Jesus, meaning "Anointed One", did the angel of the Lord use when speaking to the shepherds?
  3.  What patriarch, whose name means "laughter", was born to a woman who laughed when she learned she would be a mother?
  4.  What name for Jesus, meaning "God with us", was first used by Isaiah?
  5.  What did the name Barnabas mean?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

It's breakfast time for Avery and Bumpa!

Shalom,

I pray that you will have confidence that your God will liberally supply your every need according to His riches in glory, by Christ JESUS!

Have a praise filled day!

Bill

Theo is a VIKING, no matter what the season!

Hello,

I pray that your heart will continually overflow with gratitude for the indescribable GIFT that JESUS has given to us!

Make it a great day!

Bill

I hope that YOU are still seeking His presence
every moment of every day!

Hello,

I pray that you will, by meditating on the Word of God, begin to understand the wonderful love that God the Father has for YOU!

Make it a great day!

Bill

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Hello,

I pray that you will understand just how much JESUS loves you, that He would lay down His life for YOUR sake!

Shalom,

Bill

Honoring our brave men and women in uniform
who are dedicated to protect our freedom!

Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that there is no greater love than the love that JESUS demonstrated by laying His life down for us!

Make it a great day!

Bill

The happy birthday boy! 

Hello,

I pray that you will understand the love that JESUS has for you that is everlasting and unconditional!

Make it a great day!

Bill

Look who's 'taking a knee' in Maui!
"Tennis, anyone?"

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Nebuchadnezzar  (2 Kings 24:11-14; Jeremiah 52:12-23).
  2.  By grasping the horns of the altar  (1 Kings 1:50).
  3.  Shiloh  (Joshua 18:1).
  4.  Mount Moriah  (2 Chronicles 3:1).
  5.  Linen  (Exodus 26:1) and goat's hair  (Exodus 26:7).


New Quiz:  Places of Worship  #5.
Answer these questions.

  1.  Where will the ark of the covenant ultimately be found?
  2.  On what article of the high priest's clothing were the Urim and Thummim placed?
  3.  How did God show His presence at the dedication of Solomon's temple?
  4.  How many days did the people celebrate following the completion of Solomon's temple?
  5.  What writer of Psalms was a supervisor of the music at Solomon's temple?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Airport eating!

Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that God proved His great love for us when we were still sinners, because JESUS died (and rose again!) for US!

Make it a great day!

Bill

Maui welcomed us!

Hello,

I pray that you will believe that the Father's great love for you is everlasting!

Shalom,

Bill

Tennis in Maui! 

Hello,

I pray that you will have a secure, single-minded and unyielding faith, focusing on the presence of the LORD!

Have a great week!

Bill

The Novies and the Swoveys LOVE Maui vacations!

Shalom,

I pray that you will have a firm and constant faith in God, absolutely refusing to waver in your faith for any reason.

Shalom,

Bill

Maui sunset from Wailea!

Hello,

I pray that you will have unwavering faith and absolute certainty that God will answer your prayers of faith.

Make it a great weekend!

Bill

Our Maui Vista swimming pool and tennis courts!

Hello,

I pray that you will have deeply rooted faith, with absolute certainty that God will bring you through every problem.

Shalom,

Bill

Peggy Sue's in Kihei, Maui!
One of my favorites restaurants!

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Almond blossoms  (Exodus 37:20).
  2.  Shittim wood  (Exodus 37:25).
  3.  A veil or curtain  (Exodus 26:33).
  4.  Brass  (Exodus 27:19).
  5.  Zerubbabel  (Ezra 3:2).


New Quiz:  Places of Worship  #4.
Answer these questions.

  1.  Who destroyed Solomon's temple?
  2.  By what act could someone claim sanctuary in the temple?
  3.  When the ISraelites moved into the Promised Land, what city became the permanent home of the tabernacle?
  4.  On what site did Solomon build the temple?
  5.  What two types of materials were used to make the curtains in the tabernacle?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

One of the many classic cars on display
at the Kihei monthly festival in Maui!

Hello,

I pray that you will know that JESUS CHRIST lives in your heart, as a born again believer, and that you will refuse to be afraid, knowing that He will help you through anything.

Shalom,

Bill

Tennis in Maui! 

Hello,

I pray that you will believe that god will come into the furnace with you to deliver you from the problems you face.

Make it a great day!

Bill

Bumpa Billy's pretty Princesses!

Shalom,

I pray that you will rejoice because you know that God will cleanse you and refine you in the midst of adversity.

Make it a great week!

Bill

The WORD of the Living God is POWERFUL!

Hello,

I pray that you will have complete faith in the Lord Whom you have not seen, knowing that He will answer your prayers as you pray His Word!

Shalom,

Bill

The beautiful colors and scenery of Kihei, Maui!

Shalom,

I pray that you will know that God will give you His perfect peace because you trust Him completely!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Our beach on Maui where we had
the very best vacation!

Hello,

I pray that you will be calm and quiet in the midst of severe problems because you know that God is your Helper and your protector!

Make it a great day!

Bill

Theo with his first Bible!

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Seven years  (Leviticus 24:5).
  2.  The Lord Himself is the temple  (Revelation 21:22).
  3.  Every day  (Exodus 30:7-9).
  4.  David  (1 Chronicles 23-24).
  5.  The people of Israel, through freewill offerings  (Exodus 35:29).


New Quiz:  Places of Worship  #3
Answer these questions.

  1.  What were the holders on the lampstand in the tabernacle designed to look like?
  2.  What material was used to make the altar of incense in the tabernacle?
  3.  What separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place?
  4.  What material was to be used to make the tent pegs of the tabernacle?
  5.  What son of Shealtiel is credited with helping to rebuild the temple after the Babylonian capivity?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Photos of our beach in Maui!

Shalom,

I pray that you will believe that God will help you remain calm in the face of adversity because you truly do trust in Him!

Make it a great day!

Bill

Happy Heavenly Jay Day!

Hello,

I pray that you will faithfully praise God because of your deep assurance that He does what he says He will do.

Shalom,

Bill