Sunday, October 31, 2010















Avers and Grandma Roxy just hanging out together!

Hello,

I pray that you will have deeply rooted faith that your precious Lord is always in you and will not fail you.

Shalom,

Bill

Saturday, October 30, 2010















Avery wearing Uncle Nick's hat! She loves her Uncle Nick!


Shalom,

I pray that you willhave absolute faith that God will never leave you and that He will help you when you need His help.

Have a great day!

Bill

Friday, October 29, 2010















Avery Elise smiling for Grandpa Billy!


Hello,

I pray that you will have a heart that is filled to overflowing with joy because of the Lord's indwelling presence.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, October 28, 2010














Flags from every Big Ten school at the very top of TCF Bank Stadium.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea (Rev. 2-3).
2. Under a tree at Jabesh (1 Sam. 31:12-13).
3. A penny (denarius) (Matt. 22:17-21).
4. A Sabbath day's journey (Acts 1:12).
5. Epicureans and Stoics (Acts 17:18).


New Quiz: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral #1
Answer these questions.

1. What two animals did David boast of killing?
2. How many of each clean animal did Noah take on the ark?
3. Besides manna, what did God provide in the wilderness for the children of Israel to eat?
4. How did John the Baptist address Jesus when he saw Him by the Jordan?
5. Which of Jesus' parables contained a feast with a fattened calf?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

















You just have to smile at a picture like this!


Shalom,

I pray that you will know that God's love for you is much more powerful than any problem you will ever face.

Have a blessed day,

Bill






Tuesday, October 26, 2010















Avery enjoying the last of the warm days we had!


Hi,

I pray that you will have joy and exhilaration because you know that God will deliver you from every problem.

Enjoy the day!

Bill

Monday, October 25, 2010















I can't wait to see Avers again! Skype is great, but nothing like seeing her in person!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have absolute faith in the mighty strength and power of the Lord living with in you.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, October 24, 2010

















I love watching the Minnesota Gophers play outdoor football!


Hello,

I pray that you will be without fear, knowing that the Lord your God will fight for you and that He will deliver you.

Have a powerful worship service!

Bill

Saturday, October 23, 2010















One of the many fascinating expressions of Avery Elise!


Hi,

I pray that you will be without fear or concern because you know the battle is the Lord's and you know He will help you.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, October 22, 2010















It was a beautiful day for a football game!


Shalom,

I pray that you will refuse to be afraid of anything or anyone because you know the Lord is with you.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, October 21, 2010















Avery LOVES Uncle Nick!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. The Flood (Gen. 6).
2. Every fifty years (Lev. 25:10).
3. The kinsman gave Boaz his sandal (Ruth 4:7-8).
4. Because Claudius commanded all the Jews to leave Rome (Acts 18:1-2).
5. Athens (Acts 17:22-23).


New Quiz: Hodgepodge #5
Answer these questions.

1. What are the seven churches listed in Revelation 2-3?
2. Where did the valiant men bury Saul's bones?
3. When the Pharisees tried to trick Jesus in the matter of paying taxes, what type of coin did they show Him.
4. According to the writer of the book of Acts, how far was it from the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem?
5. What two groups of philosophers questioned Paul in Athens?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010















Avery is watching you!


Hi,

I pray that you will refuse to be disturbed by any problem because you trust completely in God's indwelling presence.

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, October 19, 2010














Avery says, "I'm just resting my eyes!"


Hello,

I pray that you would be without fear because you know that God is with you and that He will help you and strengthen you.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, October 18, 2010














Avery misses playing with Grandpa Billy! He's going to have to visit soon!


Hi,

I pray that you will have confidence because God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit live in your heart.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, October 17, 2010














Avery is a good Twins fan, but today she's all about the Vikings! GO VIKINGS!!!!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have a continual awareness that the Holy Spirit has His permanent dwelling in your heart.

Have a powerful worship service today!

Bill

Saturday, October 16, 2010














Nick and Nathalie had a great time visiting with Nathalie's family!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have a deeply rooted faith because you know that Jesus Christ makes His permanent home in your heart.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Friday, October 15, 2010














Every pretty girl needs her beauty sleep!


Hi,

I pray that you will have unwavering faith because you are certain that the Lord Jesus Christ lives in your heart.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, October 14, 2010














Avery Elise thinks Brian is he best Daddy in the world! We agree!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Gopher wood (Gen. 6:14).
2. Mint, anise, and cummin (cumin) (Matt. 23:23).
3. Buzi (Ezek. 1:3).
4. Feast od Ingathering (Booths) (Exod. 23:16).
5. In Philippi (Acts 16:12-14).


New Quiz: Hodgepodge #4
Answer these questions.

1. What punishment did God give humankind because their every thought was evil continually?
2. How often did the year of Jubilee occur?
3. By what symbolic gesture did the kinsman turn over his rights concerning Ruth to Boaz?
4. Why did Priscilla and Aquila live in Corinth?
5. Where did Paulo find the altar inscribed "TO THE UNKNOWN GOD"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010















Another happy day for Avers!


Shalom,

I pray that you will know that your Father couldn't be closer to you because He dwells in your heart by His Spirit.

Have an extraordinary day!

Bill

Tuesday, October 12, 2010














A beautiful Fall day and my beautiful granddaughter enjoying it!


Hi,

I pray that you will know that when Jesus came into your heart, the kingdom of God came into you.

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, October 11, 2010


















Nick and Nathalie on a beautiful Fall day!


Hello,

I pray that you will know that, because of the magnificent sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God is with you at all times.

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, October 10, 2010


















Checking out the TCF Bank Stadium from every angle!


Hello,

I pray that you will know that God was with Jesus while He was on the earth and that He also is with you at all times.

Have a great first day of the week!

Bill

Saturday, October 9, 2010


















Nick's first game at the Minnesota Gopher's TCF Bank Stadium!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have unwavering faith based upon your absolute certainty of God's indwelling presence.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, October 8, 2010














BEST GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE WORLD!


Hi,

I pray that you will have absolute peace because your heart if filled with God's promises and instructions.

Have a great day!

Bill

Thursday, October 7, 2010














Avery just found out that Randy Moss is a Minnesota Viking again!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Cymbals (Psalm 150:5).
2. His wife (Job 2:9).
3. The seas (Gen. 1:10), as opposed to stars (Gen. 1:16).
4. Feast of the New Moon (1 Sam. 20:5).
5. One God and Father (Eph. 4:6).


New Quiz: Hodgepodge #3
Answer these questions.

1. According to God, of what kind of wood was the ark to be made?
2. What herbs did Jesus say the Pharisees tithed?
3. Who was Ezekiel's father?
4. What Old Testament festival lasted seven days?
5. Where did Paul meet Lydia?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010














Avery says, "Daddy likes The Beatles and so do I!"


Shalom,

I pray that you will have faith in the Lord's mercy and loving kindness, knowing that He will keep you safe.

Enjoy the beautiful Fall weather!

Bill

Tuesday, October 5, 2010















Roxy loves her "Grandma Tuesdays" with Avery!


Hello,

I pray that you fear and revere the Lord, receiving His peace from your sweet, satisfying companionship with Him.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, October 4, 2010














Thank You, Jesus, for my precious granddaughter, Avery Elise!


Hi,

I desire that you pray with reverence and awe of God, refusing to be afraid because you know He will help you.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, October 3, 2010















The Minnesota Vikings might have a "bye" this week, but Avery Elise is ready for their next VICTORY!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have complete confidence that the Lord will strengthen you whenever you are in trouble.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, October 2, 2010















This family is SERIOUS about their Minnesota Vikings!


Hello,

I pray that you will have a heart filled with peace, knowing that you will mature through the problems you face.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, October 1, 2010














Avery loves eating her veggies! She gets that from Grandpa Billy!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have quiet confidence that Almighty God is on your side, knowing that He will not let you down.

Have a great weekend!

Bill