Tuesday, May 31, 2011















Watching Grandpa Billy play tennis!


Hello,

I pray that you will continually cast all of your care (anxieties, worries, concerns) on the Lord, for He cares for you!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, May 30, 2011















I am really looking forward to seeing Avery Elise today!


Shalom,

I pray that you will enter into God's rest, trusting in His Word to get you through every situation!

Have a great week!

Bill






Sunday, May 29, 2011















Avery has the prettiest blue eyes - just like Mommy!


Hi,

I pray that you will have faith, trust and confidence that the battle is not yours, but the Lord's!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, May 28, 2011















Avery Elise checking out a tennis racquet that is just her size!


Hello,

I pray that you will surround yourself with people of strong faith who will encourage you and support you.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, May 27, 2011















Grandpa Billy loves reading to his FAVORITE granddaughter!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have quiet confidence in the Truth that Jesus of Nazareth infuses you with His inner strength!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, May 26, 2011















Avery getting ready to watch Grandpa Billy hit some tennis balls!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Simeon and Levi (Gen. 34:25).
2. Paul healed him of a fever (Acts 28:7-8).
3. Job (Job 42:15).
4. Miriam (Num. 12:10).
5. Kish (1 Sam. 9:1).


New Quiz: The Lord's Army #1.
Answer these questions.

1. Who had to build a wall with one hand while holding his sword in the other?
2. In Ephesians 6, what do we not wrestle against?
3. What military rank did Cornelius, a Gentile convert to Christianity, hold?
4. What kind of shield are we to hold, as described in Ephesians 6?
5. How many were in Gideon's army?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011




















Those look like Minnesota Vikings colors! Is Avery ready for some football already?


Shalom,

I pray that you will react in times of adversity with the calm confidence that results from total reliance on the Word of God!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Tuesday, May 24, 2011















Avery and Grandpa Billy both like books!


Hi,

I pray that you will have great confidence in the Truth that the mercy and compassion of the Lord is new every morning!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, May 23, 2011




















Warmer weather means swing time for Avery!


Hello,

I pray that you will put your trust in the Word of God every day!

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, May 22, 2011















Avery Elise! She just may be the world's greatest tennis player one day!


Shalom,

I pray that you will refuse to have any anxiety about anything, but will cast your cares on the Lord!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, May 21, 2011















Avery loves to play catch with Grandpa Billy!


Hello,

I pray that you will rely on Jesus of Nazareth as your Refuge in ALL times of trouble!

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, May 20, 2011















Avery and Grandpa Billy building a tower of books!


Shalom,

I pray that you will trust in God's Word completely, leaving no room for fear!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, May 19, 2011















Avery with Grandma Roxy!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Simeon and Levi (Gen. 34:25).
2. Paul healed him of a fever (Acts 28:7-8).
3. Job (Job 42:15).
4. Miriam (Num. 12:10).
5. Kish (1 Sam. 9:1).


New Quiz: Relatives II #5
Answer these questions.

1. The ancestors of what two warring nations fought together before they were born?
2. What woman, besides Hannah, was Elkanah's wife?
3. In Mark 6:3, what are the names of Jesus' brothers?
4. What Old Testament man unknowingly slept with his own daughter-in-law -- then accused her of being a harlot?
5. When Jacob died, where did his sons bury him?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011















Mommy and Daddy getting home from work on Grandma Tuesday!


Hi,

I pray that you will develop confidence in the Word of God as your final authority!

Have a great mid-week service!

Bill

Tuesday, May 17, 2011















Grandpa Billy starting Avery off right!


Hello,

I pray that you will have confident assurance that the Word of God is TRUTH!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, May 16, 2011















Avery and Grandpa Billy checking out the neighborhood!


Shalom,

I pray that you will be always conscious of the Truth that the fullness of the Godhead dwells in you!

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, May 15, 2011




















A smile from Avery really makes my day!


Shalom,

I pray that you will rely on the Holy Spirit, Who lives in you, to be your Helper in every situation.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, May 14, 2011
















Another great Photo Shoot picture of Avery Elise!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that because the same Spirit Who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, you have nothing to fear!

Have a great weekend!

Bill



Friday, May 13, 2011















Here's Grandpa's girl - Avery Elise!


Hi,

I pray that you will have a continual awareness of the presence of God in you!

Shalom,

Bill

Thursday, May 12, 2011




















Avery likes having her very own chair!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Ahab (1 Kings 19:1-2).
2. Eliab (1 Sam. 17:28).
3. Amnon (2 Sam. 13:28-29).
4. Solomon (1 Kings 11:4-5).
5. Moses (Num. 12:1).


New Quiz: Relatives II #4.
Answer these questions.

1. Who killed a whole city of men to avenge their sister's honor?
2. Of what significance was Publius's father to Paul?
3. Whose daughters were said to be the most beautiful in the land?
4. Who was stricken with leprosy because she spoke against her brother's wife?
5. Who was King Saul's father?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011















"I'm a big girl Grandpa Billy!"


Hello,

I pray that you will understand more every day the Truth that God is IN you, as a believer in Jesus of Nazareth!

Have a great mid-week service!

Bill

Tuesday, May 10, 2011















Today is Israel's Independence Day!


Shalom!

Today Israel celebrates 63 years of freedom as a reborn nation by the will of the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible! I pray for the peace and prosperity of the nation of Israel and the city of Jerusalem. May their eyes be open to receive the True Messiah!

Shalom in Him,

Bill

Monday, May 9, 2011















The Memorial Flame for those who have given their lives for freedom in Israel.


Hello,

This is Memorial Day in Israel! They celebrate those men and women who have given their lives for freedom. The photo above was taken during our trip to Israel last year on Memorial Day. I join with Israel in honoring those and in praying for the peace and prosperity of the nation, and the city of Jerusalem.

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, May 8, 2011




















Another beautiful photo shoot pose!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that the same Almighty God Who delivered the Israelites from Egypt lives IN you!

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, May 7, 2011















Grandpa Billy is looking forward to visiting Kristine, Brian and Avery again soon!


Shalom,

I pray that you will be strong and very courageous, knowing that the Lord your God lives IN you, as a believer in Jesus of Nazareth!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, May 6, 2011















Another day, another happy smile from Avery Elise!


Hello,

I pray that when you are tempted to be afraid, you will remember that the awesome power of Almighty God is available to you!

Shalom,

Bill

Thursday, May 5, 2011















Playing with Grandpa Billy is one of Avery's favorite things to do!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Ruth (Ruth 1:14-15).
2. Abner (1 Sam. 14:50).
3. Hezekiah (2 Kings 21;1-3).
4. Rehoboam (1 Kings 11:43).
5. Noah (Gen. 5:25-29).


New Quiz: Relatives Part II #3.
Answer these questions.

1. In the Old Testament, what evil person had a wife who was as actively evil as he?
2. Who was David's oldest brother?
3. Which of his brothers did Absalom kill to avenge Tamar's honor?
4. What king of Israel started out good and then let his wives lead him into worship of Ashtoreth and other false gods?
5. What famous leader of Israel married an Ethiopian woman?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011




















Greg watching Avery with her coloring book!


Shalom,

I pray that you will remember that the God Who sits on His throne in Heaven is the very same God Who lives in You, by his Spirit.

Have a great mid-week service!

Bill

Tuesday, May 3, 2011















Robin and Greg were able to spend some time with us in Golden Valley getting to know Avery better!


Hello,

I pray that you will be perfected in the love of God by spending time in His presence.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, May 2, 2011




















Another great photo of my beautiful granddaughter!


Hi,

I pray that you will operate in the perfect love of God by loving and obeying His Word at all times.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, May 1, 2011















Grandpa Billy and Avery Elise!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have a greater understanding of the love that God has for you, so that fear will have no place!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill