Sunday, July 31, 2011















Some of the unique buildings we found in new York City.


Shalom,

I pray that you will believe that God will work out everything for good when you put His Word first place!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, July 30, 2011















Ready for a cannoli!


Hi,

I pray that you will understand that when you reach the end of your human strength, the divine strength of God will take over for you!

Have a great day!

Bill

Friday, July 29, 2011















Me with the owner of De Robertis! He has served cannolis to many celebrities over the years, including the late New York Yankees shortstop, Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto!


Hello,

I pray that you will realize that you have strength for all things through Christ Who loves in you!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, July 28, 2011















The very BEST place in New York to get cannolis!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. On their doorposts (Deut. 6:9).
2. Until he stood before the congregation for judgment and until the death of the one who was the high priest at that time (Josh. 20:6).
3. Curse of the law (Gal. 3:13).
4. Honey (Psalm 19:7-10).
5. Bear one another's burdens (Gal. 6:2).


New Quiz: God's Law #5.
Answer these questions.

1. What does God promise in Isaiah 58:13-14 to those who keep His Sabbath?
2. What will we have if, as Joshua 1:8 says, we meditate on the book of the law day and night and do all that is in it?
3. What does Psalm 103:17-18 say is everlasting to those who keep God's covenants?
4. What does James call the law of the Lord?
5. For whom does Paul say the law is not intended?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011















The Yankees beat the Brewers to win our first game at the new Yankee Stadium!


Hi,

I pray that you will have absolute faith that the strength of the Lord is more than sufficient for your every need.

Have a great Wednesday night service,

Bill

Tuesday, July 26, 2011















It's "Grandpa Tuesday" for Avery Elise this week!


Hello,

I pray that you will desire the intimate knowledge of God that releases His strength in you to carry out His will for your life.

Shalom ,

Bill

Monday, July 25, 2011















Alex Rodriguez at the plate!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have the confidence that God will bring you through no matter how difficult your problems may seem to be.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, July 24, 2011















This is the 50th anniversary of the great home run race between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. Almost every day is the anniversary of a special New York Yankees moment!


Shalom,

I pray that will rejoice because you are certain that the Lord will successfully complete His plan for your life.

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, July 23, 2011















The results of a full day of fun at Grandpa Billy's house!


Hi,

I pray that you will have confidence that God can do all things and that nothing can stop His plan for your life.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, July 22, 2011















My two favorite girls at the Mardi Gras!


Hello,

I pray that in your human weariness, you will trust in the mighty strength of God which has been promised to you.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, July 21, 2011















Derek Jeter, the first Yankee to reach 3,000 hits, on the HUGE screen in center field!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. They would die (Exod. 20:19).
2. Hewn stone (Exod. 20:25).
3. Psalm 119
4. Much fine gold (Psalm 19:10).
5. One whose delight is in the law of the Lord (Psalm 1:2).


New Quiz: God's Law #4.
Answer these questions.

1. Where did Moses tell the Israelites they were to write God's commandments?
2. How long did the unintentional slayer have to stay in the city of refuge?
3. According to Paul, from what curse has Christ redeemed us?
4. To what food does Psalm 19 compare God's Law?
5. What does Galatians 6:2 say we are to do to fulfill the law of Christ?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011















Yankees catcher Russell Martin and the umpire crew during the singing of the National Anthem.


Hi,

I pray that you will trust completely in God's timing to do what He has called you to do.

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, July 19, 2011















The Yankees take the field against the Milwaukee Brewers!


Hello,

I pray that you will operate in patience as you wait on God's specific timing to manifest His will in your life.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, July 18, 2011















We're continuing to pray for Mike and his team as they begin the week in Honduras!


Hello,

I pray that you will patiently allow God to complete His plans for your life.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, July 17, 2011















Mike and Janice Dolce with Robin Swoverland. Mike is currently leading a Mission Trip in Honduras and we are praying for an anointed and very effective time of ministry for them!


Shalom,

I pray that you will hear the voice of the holy Spirit and that you will yield control of your life to Him.

Have an anointed Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, July 16, 2011















CC Sabathia and Derek Jeter. The first MLB pitcher to win 13 games this year and the newest member of the 3000 Hit Club! We LOVE our Yankees!


Hi,

I pray that you will yield to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to control everything you do.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, July 15, 2011















What do you think of THESE seats!


Hello,

I pray that you will have unwavering faith that God will give you the wisdom you need to carry out His plan for your life.

Shalom,

Bill

Thursday, July 14, 2011















Way to go Robbie Cano! The 2011 Homerun Derby Champion! Now let's get back to some REAL Yankee baseball!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. "Thou shalt have no other gods before me" (Exod. 20:3).
2. Six (Exod. 20:9).
3. Your days will be long (Exod. 20:12).
4. Neighbor's house (Exod. 20:17).
5. Judgments (Psalm 19:9).


New Quiz: God's Law #3.
Answer these questions.

1. What did the people think would happen to them if God, instead of Moses, spoke to them?
2. What kind of stone were the Israelites not to use when building an altar?
3. What psalm mentions the law of the Lord in every verse?
4. What, according to Psalm 19, are God's laws to be desired more than?
5. According to Psalm 1:2, what man does God bless?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011















I think I've just found my next new car!


Hello,

I pray that you will have faith in God to direct you to fulfill His will for your life.

Have a great mid-week service!

Bill

Tuesday, July 12, 2011















Getting ready to enter the new Yankee Stadium for the first time!


Hi,

I pray that you will desire to please God and not other people.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, July 11, 2011















Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium. First stop on the first trip to the new stadium!


Shalom,

I pray that you will always understand the vital necessity of trusting totally in the Lord Jesus.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, July 10, 2011



















Life's a great adventure for Avery Elise!


Shalom,

I desire that you pray hungrily for God's will for your life, asking Jesus Christ to satisfy the longing of your soul.

Have a powerful worship service!

Bill

Saturday, July 9, 2011















Lunchtime is always fun!


Hello,

I pray that you will be able to find and carry out God's implanted sense of purpose for your life.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, July 8, 2011














Avery loves her visits to the Red Balloon Bookshop!


Shalom,

I pray that your thoughts and actions will always be pleasing to your loving Father.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Thursday, July 7, 2011













Ashley, Kristine and Avery!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Fulfill them (Matt. 5:17).
2. You will be found out (Num. 32:23).
3. Loving Him (John. 14:15).
4. Obedience (1 Sam. 15:22).
5. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind" and "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself" (Matt. 22:37, 39).


New Quiz: God's Law #2.
Answer these questions.

1. What is the first of the Ten Commandments?
2. How many days are we to labor?
3. According to the Ten Commandments, what will happen if we honor our father and mother?
4. What is the first thing listed that we should not covet, per the Ten Commandments?
5. According to Psalm 19, what of the Lord's are true and righteous?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011















She made it up all by herself!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have unwavering faith knowing that God will not in any way leave you or forsake you.

Have a great mid-week service!

Bill

Tuesday, July 5, 2011















Avers climbing up on the chair all by herself!


Hello,

I pray that you will have unwavering faith knowing that God's ability is more than sufficient to carry out His will.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, July 4, 2011




















Happy Independence Day! I thank the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible for the United States of America! The land of the free, because of the brave!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that the God of the Bible is "able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]" ... in YOUR life!

Have a great 4th of July celebration!

Bill

Sunday, July 3, 2011



















Avery Elise looking pretty in her dress!


Shalom,

I pray that you will trust God to give you the strength and the desire to deny the pursuit of selfish goals.

Have a great Sunday Service!

Bill

Saturday, July 2, 2011















Grandpa Billy making it hard for Avery to eat her lunch!


Hi,

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

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, July 1, 2011














Avery playing on the slide!


Shalom,

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

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bill