Bill played high school baseball for the Virginia Blue Devils during the 1968 and 1969 seasons.


Hi,

The Detroit Red Wings have gotten off to an excellent start in the 2008-09 season. The Red Wings will be going after their second consecutive Stanley Cup.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series in 28 years in a rain delayed game 5 that started on Monday and finished on Wednesday.



Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Caleb (Judg. 3:9)
2. Moses (Exod. 18:1-2)
3. Saul (2 Sam. 9:6)
4. Ahab & Jezebel (1 Kings 19:1-2)
5. James & John (Mat. 4:21-22)


New Quiz: Relatives #3
Answer these questions.

1. Who was Laban's brother-in-law?
2. What king claimed Ruth and Boaz as his great-grandparents?
3. What two men told foreign rulers that their wives were their sisters?
4. What good advice did Moses' father-in-law give him?
5. How was Joab, the commander of David's army, related to David?


Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Bill slashing through the International Falls Broncos' defense for 2 points!

Hi,

October has been a very supernatural, spectacular, miraculous month for the people and families of The Spoken Word Church and Bill Novak Ministries.

We are in the center of a big revival in Northwest Wisconsin. Unbelievers are being born again. Believers are being filled with the Holy Spirit and learning how to walk in their authority as a believer.

Bodies are being healed. People without jobs are obtaining them. People with jobs are receiving raises, better benefits, better working hours and better conditions. Families are being brought back together.

At The Spoken Word Church a number of couples are now expecting new additions to their family. The church is growing from the outside and from within. Jesus is Lord and He's coming back soon!

Have a great day,

Bill

World Series game #5 has been rescheduled for Wednesday night.


Shalom,

1 John 3:12-13 asks why did Cain murder his brother Abel. The Word of God says it was because Cain's works were evil and his brother Abel's works were righteous. Then verse 13 says, "Do not marvel, my fellow believers in the resurrection of Jesus, if the world (world system) hates you."

The world we're living in right now hates absolute, Godly standards. They want everything relative, subject to people's views and opinions. When you promote a Godly standard the world will not like it. The question you need to ask yourself as a believer is, will you steadfastly hold to the Truth and a Godly standard or will you try to please the world and serve its appetites?

Talk to you tomorrow,

Bill

Bill and the Virginia Blue Devils against the Eveleth Golden Bears. Nick's Blaine Bengals begin practice in November.


Hello,

The elections are scheduled for next week. Remember to check the voting records of the candidates. See if they are pro-life or pro-death. What kind of judges will they appoint? Are they for big government or small government?

What do they believe about immigration, the economy, terrorism, oil, alternative energy sources?

What are your partnerships? Who do you spend time with? What do you talk about? Where do you go? The Bible says bad companions corrupt good people. Do people add to your life or subtract, multiply or divide? Life is full of choices. There are decisions to be made every moment of every day.

Have a wonderful day,

Bill

It's snowing in Minnesota today!

Shalom,

Today at our service we continued our series on Bad Boys/Bad Girls. God loves bad boys. God loves bad girls. He never gives up on either. God loves godly choices. God hates ungodly choices.

The Bible is filled with examples of people whom the world has counted out, but God doesn't. The God of the Bible can turn bad situations into good situations. He'll never leave you. He will never give up on you.

Have a great week,

Bill

The Golden Gophers of Minnesota.


Hi,

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team travelled today to Lafayette, Indiana and defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 17-6. The Gophers are now 7-1 this season and 3-1 in the Big 10. GO GOPHERS!!!!!!!

Have a great Sunday Service,

Bill

Had a great time in the Twin Cities this week with Kristine and Brian.

Hi,

The week went by very fast. There is a lot happening in the world and in our nation. It should be an exciting time at our prayer meeting tonight. We have seen a lot of positive results this October at our services.

The World Series is tied at 1 game a piece between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies. The next 3 games are in Philadelphia. Game #3 is scheduled for tomorrow night.

Lots of football this week. The Vikings have a bye. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Wednesday to take over the Division lead. Tonight they host Atlanta before departing on a long road trip out West.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Bill with his mom and dad, two of his three sisters and their dog.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Job (Job 2:9)
2. Terah (Gen. 11:31)
3. Nadab & Abihu (Lev. 10:1-2)
4. Enoch (Gen. 5:22-29)
5. They were cousins (Esth. 2:7)


New Quiz: Relatives #2
Answer these questions.

1. What famous spy was the uncle of Othniel?
2. Who was Jethro's son-in-law?
3. What king was Mephibosheth's grandfather?
4. What wicked pair took issue with the prophecies of Elijah?
5. Who were the sons of Zebedee?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Big 10 baseball. The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. MLB World Series game #1 tonight!


Hello,

Please include the following in your daily prayer time:

1. Peace and prosperity in Israel, Jerusalem, the towns throughout Israel and the towns and cities of the Middle East.
2. Leaders at all levels of authority; world, national, state and local.
3. Believers and unbelievers in North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Israel, Jerusalem, Africa, Australia and the Islands of the world.
4. People and families of The Spoken Word Church, Bill Novak Ministries and the Body of Christ.
5. People, places, things and events at the world, national, state and local levels.
6. Our ministry partners; the O'Dells, Renners, Savelles and Copelands.
7. Men and women in our military serving at the various theaters of operation throughout the world.

Shalom,

Bill

Bill and his mom, High School graduation, 1969.


Hello,

When God repeats Himself in the Bible, it is not because He is absented minded. It is because there is a principle there that God really, really wants us to take to heart. In these days, secular America has no king (no God of the Bible) either. The left does that which is right in their own eyes. They are not evil. Just wrong. They don't know God's Word. It's important to understand that what the Bible talks about for the last days is not something that happens in some kind of movie/TV world, populated by evil men who are all deliberately conspiring to bring about the destruction of good.

It happens in a real world. One like this one. With real people who really mean to do good. But they have a different moral compass because they have no king (Lord Jesus, Truth, God's Word).

It is amazing to know and understand God's Word living in these last days. Things are coming to pass just like the Bible says they will. When the Jews were granted their land back by the United Nations in 1948, and the country called itself Israel, the final countdown began and the seconds are ticking away. AMEN!!! (So be it)!

Have a great day,

Bill

The 2008 World Series begins Wednesday night in Florida. The Philadelphia Phillies of the National League and the Tampa Bay Rays of the American League.

Shalom,

Hope you had a wonderful weekend. This week I will be traveling to the Twin Cities with friends. We always have a good time in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Lots of shopping, sight seeing and restaurants.

Have a fun week,

Bill

Game 7!

Hi,

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a win tonight against the Boston Red Sox in the ALCS game #7 to put them in the World Series for the first time in their history.

Have a great week,

Bill

Bill and his dad, High School graduation, 1969.


Hi,

Another sunny, gorgeous, Fall day in Wisconsin! Tomorrow the Minnesota Vikings travel to Chicago to play the Bears. Noon kickoff. GO VIKINGS!!!

Shalom,

Bill

Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Hi,

What an exciting time to be alive! What a dangerous time to be alive! What an awesome time to be alive! I am so glad that Jesus is my Lord and personal Saviour! Is He yours?

Today is the greatest opportunity to present Jesus to the world in the 6000 years of recorded history. People and families of the United States are worried, upset, mad and frustrated. They need Jesus. If you are a believer, jump into the revival! Wake up from your sleep and slumber! You're alive! Act like it, think like it, talk like it!

If you're an unbeliever, only Jesus can give you fulfillment in life. The Word of God is alive! He wants to live inside of you. He rose from the dead for you! He wants to lead you into victory in every area of your life. Jesus wants to be your Master and personal Saviour. Be wise and receive Him today.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

"Big" sister, Kristine, and her "little" brother, Nick!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Nabal. (1 Sam. 25:38)
2. Dagon. (1 Sam. 5:3)
3. She nailed a man's head to the ground. (Judg. 4:21)
4. Enoch -- God took him. (Gen. 5:24)
Elijah -- Went in a whirlwind to Heaven. (2 Kings 2:1,11)
5. The law of Levirate marriage. (Deut. 25:5-10; Ruth 4:10,14)


New Quiz: Relatives #1
Answer these questions.

1. Whose wife told him to curse God and die?
2. Who was Abram's father?
3. Which two of Aaron's sons were devoured by fire?
4. Who was Noah's great-grandfather?
5. How were Esther and Mordecai related?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Nick and Maya with Maya's sister and mother.

Hi,

October continues to be an extremely busy and exciting month at The Spoken Word Church in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

On the national scene, the final presidential debate will take place tonight. The election is less than three weeks away. The economy has occupied the news recently, taking the attention away from other major issues in our country.

Remember to keep looking at the character and integrity of all candidates running for office this year. Check their past voting records. Examine who they associate with. Determine who best loves our country and its values, and who you trust with the future of your children and their families.

Have a fantastic day,

Bill

Spent this last weekend in the Twin Cities with Kristine, Nick and friends. Watched the Vikings defeat the Detroit Lions and move into first place in the NFC North.


Hi,

After you have received your healing, you must know how to keep God's healing power flowing throughout your body. The Word of God is alive and powerful. The Word of God is medicine, medication and health to your flesh. The Bible teaches us that daily meditation in God's Word will help you keep God's healing power alive in your body. Find out what God's Word says and be a doer of God's Word, and healing will manifest itself in your body.

Remember, God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. With faith, trust and confidence in God's Word, you can please God. Be a doer of God's Word and you will be blessed in everything you set your hand to.

Talk to you tomorrow,

Bill

The University of Minnesota football team will be playing in their new on campus outdoor football stadium beginning in 2009. The 2008 Golden Gophers are off to a great start with a 6-1 record so far this year.

Hello,

We have established that the God of the Bible wants all people to have healthy bodies. Satan, our adversary, wants bodies weak, sick and diseased.

The Bible teaches a number of different ways to receive your healing. Jesus has already been made sickness and disease when He hung on the cross. His sacrifice on the cross and resurrection from the dead provided healing for our physical bodies. This truth was established 2000 years ago.

Among the ways the Word of God gives us to be healed are the laying on of hands, the gift of healings by the Holy Spirit, the prayer of agreement, the prayer of faith, anointing with oil and receiving communion. We could spend a lot of time teaching on each method.

Tomorrow we will discuss the one way to keep your body healed.

Have a great day,

Bill

The Minnesota Vikings will be going after their second consecutive win and third win in the last 4 games when they host the Detroit Lions this afternoon at the Metrodome.


Shalom,

God wants everyone strong, healthy and enjoying a long life. Satan wants everyone weak, sick and dying prematurely.

Satan will use people, places, things and events to steal your health. To kill your physical body. To destroy your physical prosperity. He wants you incapable of carrying out God's special assignments for your life. He does not want you to enjoy life.

Satan knows that if he successfully attacks your physical body, he will be able to negatively affect your family, mind, emotions and financial prosperity.

God is always for you. Satan is always against you. Always remember, you have been redeemed, rescued and delivered from spiritual death, financial poverty and physical sickness. You are not trying to get healed, you are healed.

As a believer, your Heavenly Father sent Jesus to this earth to heal you. Jesus came to this earth, was made sick and diseased on the cross and rose from the dead. He was made sick so you could walk in health in your physical body. Thank You, Jesus!

Have a great week,

Bill

The Detroit Red Wings will be playing their first road game of the 2008-09 season tonight against the Ottawa Senators. The Red Wings are going for their second consecutive Stanley Cup and their 5th Cup in the last 12 seasons.

Shalom,

Yesterday we began talking about revival and physical healing. God wants everyone strong, healthy and enjoying a long life. That's what God wants. What you want will determine what you get.

How much do you want to walk in physical health? Are you willing to eat properly, drink wisely, get enough sleep, exercise regularly and have fun playing?

Are you willing to cast off ungodly thoughts, unforgiveness, strife and bitterness? You have much to say concerning the health of your physical body. Knowing that God's will for your life is perfect health is an important starting point.

God wants you to have a healthy body so you can work with Him in accomplishing what He desires for the people and families on planet Earth.

Have a great Sunday service,

Bill

The New York Yankees are getting ready for a busy off season. Additions to the roster are expected as the Yankees begin preparation for the 2009 season and their 27th World Championship.


Shalom,

Revivals begin with expectant hope, eager anticipation, confidant assurance and absolute expectancy that God loves people. Today let's look at God's perfect will for the health of our physical body. In the upcoming days we will look more in depth at the points we are introducing today.

1. God wants everyone strong, healthy and enjoying a long life.
2. Satan wants everyone weak, sick and dying prematurely.
3. There are many ways to receive God's healing power.
4. There is only one way to keep God's healing power operating in your body.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

The Detroit Red Wings will raise the 2007-08 Stanley Cup Champions banner at the Joe Louis Arena tonight before they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2008-09 season opener.

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous questions.

1. She married Salmon and became the mother of Boaz. (Math. 1:5)

2. Samuel. (1 Sam. 7:12)

3. Sisera. (Judg. 4:17, 21)

4. Leah. (Gen. 29:17)

5. Agag. (1 Sam. 15:32)

New Quiz: Who's Who In The Old Testament #5

Answer these questions.

1. What man did God strike dead for refusing to help David?

2. What was the name of the idol that kept falling on its face in front of the Ark of the Covenant?

3. What did Heber's wife, Jael, do that made her famous?

4. What two Old Testament figures didn't die?

5. What law did Naomi invoke to convince Boaz to marry Ruth?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Captain Nicklas Lidstrom and the defending Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings open up their new season Thursday night at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs.


Hi,

As a believer you have the privilege and the responsibility to make an educated decision in the upcoming elections. Check out the past voting records of the candidates and make an intelligent decision on which candidate has followed Godly, Biblical principles. If you're looking for a candidate that you can agree with 100%, you will be disappointed.


This will be the 10th national election that I have voted in. My first was in 1972 when Hubert Humphrey and Richard Nixon were running for the office of president.

I have found that regardless of who I voted for, and regardless of who won, that God's Word always works. By the stripes of Jesus I am healed regardless of who is president.

I have found that my God supplies all of my needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus whether a conservative or a liberal is in office. As a believer in the resurrection of Jesus, I vote in every election for the candidate that agrees most with God's Word. I pray daily for whichever candidate wins. I have faith, trust and confidence in God's Word and His promises every day.

What a wonderful position we have spiritually, seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. What a wonderful position we have physically, trusting in the Word of God in every area of our life. God's Word is God's Wisdom for living a prosperous and successful life during our earth walk until we pass away into our Heavenly future.

Have a great day,

Bill

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 30-27 in the Monday Night Football game. The game was a real momentum boost for the Vikings' 2008 season.

Shalom,

The United States of America is on the brink of the greatest revival in our nation's history. Everything needed for the revival is in place.

Jesus taught in parables, simple truths, but the educated at the time were too proud and stiff necked to learn. They lacked love.

The USA is in a similar situation. The simple Bible truths have been replaced by an intellectual mindset. The people and families of America are beginning to look for the REAL answer. His Name is Jesus. He is the living Word of God. The Word of God is alive. The Truth is being poured forth and poured out from the East coast to the West coast and from the North to the South.

Jump in with both feet. it is going to be quite a ride. AMEN!!!!!!!

Have a great day,

Bill

The Minnesota Vikings are in New Orleans for tonight's game against the Saints.


Hello,

Revival!!! Details to follow, tune in tomorrow!

Shalom,

Bill

October is an extra special month at The Spoken Word Church!


Shalom,

Jesus is the Answer!!! Revival is spreading in the United States of America!

Have a great week,

Bill

Two Novak girls, not related, but just like sisters!


Hi,

The Detroit Red Wings are finishing up their preseason schedule and getting ready to open the regular season. They are looking for their second straight Stanley Cup Championship!

Have a great weekend,

Bill

A picture of a true worshipper! (John 4:24)


Hi,

October is always a special month at The Spoken Word Church. Tonight we will be celebrating Jesus with the biggest praise and worship event of the year. He is worthy to receive all praise and honor and glory!

Shalom,

Bill

Kristine was the Maid of Honor for a beautiful outdoor wedding last month.

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Joshua, Hezekiah. (Josh. 10:13, 2 Kings 20:11)

2. Take off his sandals, pick up the rod turned into a serpent, put his hand into his bosom. (Exod. 3:5, 4:4-7)

3. Smitten with tumors and died.

4. Eliezer of Damascus. (Gen. 15:2)

5. Eli. (1 Sam. 4:16-18)

New Quiz: Who's Who In The Old Testament. #4

Answer these questions.

1. Whom did Rahab marry, and whose mother was she?

2. Who set up the Ebenezer?

3. What bad man got his head nailed to the ground?

4. Who is described in the Bible as having weak eyes?

5. What king's description says he came "delicately"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Jenna, Dawson and Pastor Bill getting ready for Monday night football. The Minnesota Vikings at the New Orleans Saints.

Shalom,

This is our final posting comparing believers and unbelievers. I hope you have been blessed with the teaching up to this point. Today we'll talk about what happens when a person receives Jesus as their Lord and personal Saviour and when a person does not.

A person who accepts and receives God's great plan of salvation, His plan of redemption, has eternal life. A person who does not accept and receive God's plan of salvation, His plan of redemption, remains in eternal death.

Eternal life is the result of being born again. At the new birth, you exchange eternal death for eternal life. Death never means extinction in the Bible. Death in the Bible, means separation. At physical death, the real you, (the spirit man) and your soul (mind, emotions and will) are separated from your physical body.

Eternal death is eternal separation from God. Eternal separation from the presence of God. Eternal separation from Heaven. Eternal separation from believers.

Eternal life is not separation but a uniting of believers with believers for eternity. A uniting of you, as a believer, with God forever. An eternity in Heaven with the family of God. What a wise choice you made to receive Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour! You were taken from the kingdom of darkness and translated into the kingdom of light. You were taken out of satan's family and brought into the kingdom of God. The God of the Bible. You exchanges eternal death for eternal life.

If you haven't made that choice yet, is there any reason you can't receive Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour right now?

Shalom,

Bill