Christmas was a time for friends, family, relatives and presents! Kristine and Brian are enjoying their new Crockpot Trio.

Hello,

Here's believing that the upcoming year will be even better than 2009!

Have a fun New Year's Eve!

Bill

Kristine and Brian are expecting their first child, a baby girl, in early March.

Shalom,

Be sure to spend some time in the last two days of 2009 remembering the blessings and good things that happened to you. Remember to give God the credit for anything good.

Set your goals for 2010 and depend on the Holy Spirit to be your Helper!

Have a good day,

Bill

Nick and Kristine sharing a Christmas hug!

Hi,

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for their last game of the 2009 regular season at home against the New York Giants!

Shalom,

Bill

Brian and Kristine admiring the new baby girl's Minnesota Vikings outfit given to them by Grandpa Bill and Grandma Roxy.

Hello,

Glad to hear all of your Christmas wishes came true. Looking forward to a bright and glorious 2010! I expect to see a big Vikings victory over the Bears tonight.

Shalom,

Bill

All is quiet today. Tomorrow the Vikings are in Chicago to battle the Bears!

Hi,

I am looking forward to our New Year's Eve celebration at The Spoken Word Church! We will be joining the 33 elders and deacons in bringing in the new year! Jesus is Lord!!!

Shalom,

Bill

Daughter Kristine and Grandpa Bill looking forward to the birth of the new baby girl!

Shalom,

I hope your Christmas Season is as happy as ours!

See you in church tomorrow!

Bill

Daughter Kristine and Grandma Roxy displaying one of THOUSANDS of pieces of new baby girl's wardrobe!

Hello,

Merry Christmas!

Have a supernatural day!

Bill

Nick is getting ready to enjoy his mom's wonderful Christmas cooking and baking!

Hi,

Have a fantastic Christmas Eve with friends, family and relatives.

Shalom,

Bill

The Minnesota Vikings expect to be #1 and Super Bowl Champs at the end of the season!

Shalom,

They're saying that a big snow storm is coming our way. Time to sit back and enjoy the Christmas Season!

Have a great day,

Bill

2010 is shaping up to be the most outstanding in the life of believers who stay focused on God's Word.

Hi,

2009 has been an extremely productive year for the people and families of The Spoken Word Church and Bill Novak Ministries.

The New York Yankees, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Red Wings have all had outstanding seasons in 2009.

Have fun today!

Bill

The big screen at the Metrodome has been filled with many outstanding moments this year at Vikings home games!!!!

Shalom,

Christmas is a time to remember that Jesus is The Way, The only Way, to eternal life in Heaven.

Have a supernatural day,

Bill

The Viking fans have been treated to an undefeated record at home this season. Thank You, Jesus!

Hello,

Have a great Christmas week, beginning today, at your local church. The people and families of The Spoken Word Church wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.

Shalom,

Bill

Roxy and Kristine are enjoying Quarterback Brett Favre's first season as a Minnesota Viking.

Hi,

The Minnesota Vikings will play the Carolina Panthers Sunday night looking forward to a NFC North Division Championship with a victory!

Shalom,

Bill

Kristine's last home game of the regular season at Mall of America Field in Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was a resounding 30-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals!

Shalom,

Looking forward to our prayer and Christmas celebration tonight at The Spoken Word Church.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Bill

Jesus is our Rock, Refuge and Defense in these last days.

Hello,

The Detroit Red Wings are in action tonight, hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Have a great day,

Bill

The Blood of Jesus provides protection, provision and safety.

Hi,

Looking forward to Wednesday night service at The Spoken Word Church.

Shalom,

Bill

The Minnesota Vikings are on the verge of clinching the NFC North Division title again this year! GO VIKINGS!!!!

Hello,

Oral Roberts, a long-time minister of the Gospel, passed away today. He's home in Heaven now and we see it as another sign that Jesus is coming very soon!

Shalom,

Bill

Cheering the Vikings on to a 30-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday at Mall of America Field!

Hi,

I hope you are enjoying the Holiday Season, and the REASON for it! Keep HIM #1 and other things will fall into place!

Shalom,

Bill

Adrian Peterson, Brett Favre and the rest of the Minnesota Vikings travel to Carolina next week to take on the Panthers.

Hello,

The Minnesota Vikings played a great game today, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 30-10, to bring their season record to 11-2!

Have a great week!

Bill

We have found that this year, more than any other year, those who don't know Jesus as Lord and personal Saviour are having a very hard time getting in the "Christmas Spirit"! Makes perfect sense when you know that He IS the "Reason for the Season"!

Hi,

The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Mall of America Field in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome tomorrow at Noon. I'll be there! GO VIKINGS!!!!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Christmas shopping at Mall of America!

Hello,

The Detroit Red Wings face the Anaheim Ducks tonight at Joe Louis Arena. With 6 top players out with injuries, the Wings are looking to some capable rookies to step up their game! GO RED WINGS!!!

Have a great day!

Bill

Take the time to enjoy your friends, family and relatives during this Christmas season!

Shalom,

The New York Yankees, after enjoying their 27th World Series Championship, are very busy getting the right team in place to begin the quest for #28 this year! Trades, signings and contract extensions all make for a very busy off season! GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day!

Bill

I love all of the colorful Christmas decorations that remind us of the greatest Gift ever given - Jesus!

Hello,

The Detroit Red Wings host the St. Louis Blues tonight at Joe Louis Arena. GO RED WINGS!!!

Shalom,

Bill

Remember that JESUS is the reason for celebrating the Christmas season!

Hi,

We're traveling today to watch the Blaine Bengals host Wayzata in the first game of the season.

Have a great day!

Bill

The Christmas Holiday season continues this week with the 10-2 Vikings hosting the 9-3 Cincinnati Bengals at Mall of America Field on Sunday afternoon.

Hello,

Continue to stir up the joy that's within you by remembering the past victories in your life. Be led forth with joy and peace. You are a mighty son/daughter of the God of the Bible.

Shalom,

Bill

Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings are in Arizona to take on the Cardinals in the Sunday night game. GO VIKINGS!!!!

Shalom,

Recipe for perpetual ignorance: Be satisfied with your own opinions and content with your own knowledge!

Have a great worship service!

Bill

A cozy room decorated for Christmas, a great flat screen TV to watch sports and the Minnesota Vikings with a 10-1 record. What more could a Vikings fan ask for?

Hello,

As believers, we should SHINE - not whine!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Bill dreaming of a white Christmas TREE! The OTHER white stuff? Not so much!

Hi,

As believers, we should believe the incredible!

Have a great day!

Bill

Bill wearing his Randy Moss Vikings jersey as a tribute to the many great games he had as a Minnesota Viking!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Shepherd. (Amos 1:1)

2. Physician. (Col. 4:14)

3. Captain of the guard. (Gen. 39:1)

4. Schoolmaster (tutor). (Gal. 3:24)

5. Publican (tax collector). (Luke 18:10)

New Quiz: Occupations #5.

Answer these questions.

1. Who was appointed governor of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar?

2. What did Nebuchadnezzar appoint Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to do?

3. What did Zimri do before he became king of Israel?

4. Who was the priest of Midian?

5. What did Huldah and Anna have in common?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Nick and his godmother, Robin, had a great time watching the Vikings beat the Bears! GO VIKINGS!!!!

Shalom,

As believers, we should think the unthinkable!

Have a great day!

Bill

Bill loves celebrating the Christmas Season and Vikings victories!

Hi,

As believers, we should hear the inaudible!

Shalom,

Bill