New York Yankees Second Baseman, Robinson Cano, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.

Hi,

I pray that God will give you the ability to continually help other people who are weak and feel inadequate.

Have a great worship service,

Bill

New York Yankees First Baseman, Mark Teixeira, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.

Hello,

I pray for you to have a closer fellowship with the Lord, so that He will be able to clearly reveal His plan for your life.

Shalom,

Bill

New York Yankees catcher, Jorge Posada, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.

Hi,

I pray that your life will be completely dedicated to being a servant to God and to serving other people.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

New York Yankees pitcher, Mariano Rivera, the greatest closer in baseball history, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. James and John (Mark 3:17).

2. Feast of Unleavened Bread (Exod. 23:15).

3. David (1 Sam. 16:18,23).

4. John the Baptist (Matt. 3:4).

5. Bathsheba (Matt. 1:6; 2 Sam. 11:3; 2 Sam. 12:24).

New Quiz: By Any Other Name #2.

Answer these questions.

1. What did Rachel first name Benjamin?

2. What was Esther's Hebrew name?

3. What was the result of Jacob's wresting with the angel?

4. Whose description included the fact that he ate locusts and honey?

5. Who was the "ambassador in bonds"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training. He will be competing with Phil Hughes for the 5th starter spot.

Hello,

I pray fervently for you to have the ability to help others.

Shalom,

Bill

New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training. He is working hard to make the fifth spot in a great starting rotation!

Hi,

I pray that your life will always be a blessing to others.

Have a great day,

Bill

New York Yankees starting pitcher, Javier Vasquez is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.

Hello,

I pray, thanking God for the gifts and talents He has given you to carry out His will for your life.

Shalom,

Bill

New York Yankees starting pitcher, Andy Pettitte, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.

Hi,

I pray that you will finish God's work for your life.

Have a terrific week!

Bill

New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training 2010!

Hello,

I pray that you will receive rich, eternal treasures because you are devoted to serving the Lord.

Shalom,

Bill

New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training

Hi,

I pray that every choice you make will cause your life to be of greater value to the Lord.

Have a great day,

Bill

Time with like-minded believers is time well spent.

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Enoch (Gen. 5:24).

2. Mighty wind, earthquake, fire (1 Kings 19:11-12).

3. A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren (Prov. 6:15-19).

4. The firstborn (Exod. 13:2).

5. He rejoices over us with singing (Zeph. 3:17).

New Quiz: By Any Other Name #1

Answer these questions.

1. Who were the "sons of thunder"?

2. By what other name is Passover known?

3. Who was referred to as a skilled player on the harp?

4. Whose description included the fact that he ate locusts and honey?

5. In Jesus' genealogy in Matthew 1, who is referred to as the "wife of Uriah"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Time in prayer is time with the Holy Spirit.

Shalom,

I pray, asking God to reveal to you any worldly influence that might prevent you from carrying out His will.

Have a wonderful day,

Bill

Time in the Word is time with Jesus.

Hi,

I pray for you to have the wisdom to turn away from all that is evil, to carry out God's plan for your life.

Have a great day,

Bill

Time in worship is time with my Father.

Hello,

I pray that you will be very deeply motivated to keep eternal values foremost at all times.

Shalom,

Bill

The Detroit Red Wings are fighting for a playoff spot. They won't play again until March 1st because of the Winter Olympics.

Hello,

I pray that you will spend your time effectively today, constantly seeking God's plan for your life.

Have a great worship service!

Bill

The Word of God instructs us to love others as God loves us.

Hi,

I pray that your desire to serve the Lord will constantly increase and that all selfish goals will decrease.

Shalom,

Bill

Nick will be completing his fifth year of coaching basketball at Blaine High School. Blaine is a member of the 10 school Northwest Suburban Conference.

Shalom,

Pray continually with awe and reverence, seeking God's will throughout your life on earth.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

The 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees will begin the 2010 season at Boston on Sunday, April 4. LET'S GO YANKEES!!!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Baptism (Matt. 3:16-17); Transfiguration (Mark 9:107).

2. As yesterday, or a day (Psalm 90:4).

3. "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord" (Deut. 6:4).

4. Condemn the world (John 3:17).

5. The ground (Gen. 3:17).

New Quiz: God #5.

Answer these questions.

1. Who was described as walking with God, and then God "took him"?

2. When Elijah was on Mount Horeb, what three things did God show him?

3. According to the writer of Proverbs, what seven things are an abomination to God?

4. What did God claim as sanctified unto Him, both of man and beast?

5. According to Zephaniah 3:17, how does God feel about His people?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

The 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees prepare to defend their title as pitchers and catchers report to George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida next week. GO YANKEES!!!

Hi,

I pray fervently and selflessly for God's will for your life instead of continually pursuing selfish goals.

Have a great day,

Bill

Nick and his Blaine Bengals play tonight looking for another victory!

Hi,

I pray that you will yield to God to fulfill the stewardship that you have received from Him.

Shalom,

Bill

Celebrate all the good things God has blessed us with!

Hi,

I pray for God's will, knowing that Jesus Christ has set you free from satan's attempts to influence you.

Shalom,

Bill

The young women of the Spoken Word Church are excellent role models for the young girls.

Hello,

I pray continually with persevering faith asking for specific knowledge of God's will for your life!

Have a fantastic week,

Bill

Some of the women of the Spoken Word Church at Kristine's Baby Shower.

Shalom,

I pray with absolute certainty that your prayers of faith will draw you into the center of God's will!

Have a fun weekend,

Bill

Looking forward to the new baby girl in March!

Hi,

I pray daily, fervently seeking the specific plan that God created for your life before you were born.

Have a wonderful day,

Bill

The young girls enjoyed Kristine's Baby Shower!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. When He saw that every thought of man was evil continually. (Gen. 6:5-8)

2. In the new heaven and new earth. (Rev. 21:4)

3. So God can be magnified and David can speak of His righteousness all the day long. (Ps. 35:27-28)

4. Job. (Job 1:6)

5. Hagar. (Gen. 16:13)

New Quiz: God #4

Answer these questions.

1. When Jesus was on earth, on what two occasions did God speak directly from Heaven?

2. How long does the psalmist say that a thousand years are in God's sight?

3. What saying in Deuteronomy 6:4 did the Israelites use as a call to worship?

4. What does John 3:17 say that God did not send Jesus to do?

5. What was cursed by God because of Adam?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Nick and the Blaine Bengals are back in action tonight.

Hi,

Never forget where you came from, why you're here on earth and where you are going when you pass away from this earth.

Shalom,

Bill

It's going to be a baby girl!

Hello,

We are into the month of February. Lots of fun things and events scheduled this month. Never forget who you are in Jesus, what belongs to you in Jesus and what you can do in Him.

Have a great day,

Bill

Kristine's Baby Shower was a huge success!

Shalom,

My God is a good and great God! His mercy and grace endure forever. Everything good in my life, I give God the credit, the praise, the appreciation and thanksgiving. Anything bad, I don't blame God.

Have a fun week,

Bill