Tuesday, January 31, 2012












The Spoken Word Church has had morning prayer every day since May of 1985!


Hello,

I pray that you will have the love of God perfected in you by obeying His Word.

Shalom ,

Bill

Monday, January 30, 2012












Congratulations to Jorge Posada for a fantastic seventeen year career as a New York Yankee that included 5 World Series Championships!


Shalom,

I pray that you will meditate daily on the Love God has for you so that you may walk completely free from fear!

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, January 29, 2012














Grandpa Billy and Avery Elise always have a fun time together!


Shalom,

I pray that you will be strong in the Lord and the power of HIS might!

Be a participator in your Worship Service today!

Bill

Saturday, January 28, 2012


















Such a personality my granddaughter has!


Hi,

I pray that you will understand that the God kind of faith will only work as you walk in the God kind of love!

Have a great day!

Bill

Friday, January 27, 2012














Greg and Robin Swoverland with the SECOND biggest New York Yankees fan in the world!


Shalom,

I pray that you will reverently and worshipfully fear the Lord so that you will have strong confidence in His protection, provision, and safety!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Avery Elise and Cabbage Patch doll!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Condemnation  (Romans 8:1).
  2.  A murderer  (John 8:44).
  3.  Plowshares  (Revelation 1:9).
  4.  Vashti  (Esther 2:17).
  5.  Gilboa  (2 Samuel 1:6-10).


New Quiz:  Final Answer Quiz  #21
Answer these questions.

  1.  According to the Proverbs, what is "good medicine"?
  • A.     The Word of God
  • B.     A good friend
  • C.     A cheerful heart
  • D.     A generous spirit
  2.  Which prophet was the son of Hannah and Elkanah?
  • A.     Zechariah
  • B.     Samuel
  • C.     Elijah
  • D.     Nathan
  3.  Where did God instruct Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac?
  • A.     Sodom
  • B.     Bethel
  • C.     The Red Sea
  • D.     Moriah
  4.  For what offense did Elisha curse some young people of Bethel, resulting in the mauling of forty-two youths by bears?
  • A.     Desecrating the Temple
  • B.     Using the Lord's Name in vain
  • C.     Immorality
  • D.     Making fun of his baldness
  5.  What current event did Jesus use as an example to emphasize the need for repentance?
  • A.     An earthquake
  • B.     A tower collapse that killed eighteen people
  • C.     An outbreak of the plague
  • D.     The drowning of seven people in a boat accident
Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012













Backup Goalie Ty Conklin congratulating Jimmy Howard as the Detroit Red Wings defeat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 to win their 17th straight win on home ice last night!


I pray that you will completely trust, rely on and confidently lean on the Lord and be surrounded  by His mercy and loving-kindness!

MAKE IT a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Tuesday, January 24, 2012














Avery is cooking something up in her new kitchen!


Hello,

I pray that you will choose to know the Word of God so that the Word can set you free and keep you free!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, January 23, 2012














Avery Elise is pretty in purple!


Hello,

I pray that you will have full confidence that God will not in any way fail you!


Have a blessed and anointed week!

Bill

Sunday, January 22, 2012

















Grandpa Billy and Avery Elise getting ready to watch the Lion King!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that the Father's love for you is unconditional, steadfast, absolute, fixed, settled and never changes!

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, January 21, 2012










We heard some of the Names of Jesus throughout the Bible last night. Who is He to you?


Hello,

I pray that you will be so deeply rooted in, and so securely founded on, the love of God, that you will be able to share that love unconditionally with others!

Shalom ,

Bill

Friday, January 20, 2012













The Detroit Red Wings defeated the phoenix Coyotes last night with a shoot-out goal by Todd Bertuzzi! GO RED WINGS!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize the authority that God has given YOU over all the power of the enemy!

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Thursday, January 19, 2012















Bill, the greatest Red Wings fan you know, with Ashley and Mark Nelson.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous questions.

  1.  "...but the workers are few."  (Matthew 9:37).
  2.  "Hosanna"  (Matthew 21:9).
  3.  Patmos  (Revelation 1:9).
  4.  Belshazzar  (Daniel).
  5.  Lappidoth  (2 Samuel 1:6-10).


New Quiz:  Final Answer Quiz  #20.
Answer these questions.

  1.  According to the apostle Paul, there is no what for "those who are in Christ Jesus"?

  • A.     Condemnation
  • B.     Fear of death
  • C.     Pain and sorrow
  • D.     Sinful desire
  2.  According to Jesus, what was satan "from the beginning"?
  • A.     A deceiver
  • B.     A rebel
  • C.     An enemy
  • D.     A murder
  3.  Isaiah prophesied of a time when the nations would beat their swords into what:?
  • A.     Plowshares
  • B.     Anvils
  • C.     Goblets
  • D.     The ground
  4.  When King Xerxes chose Esther as his queen, whom did she replace?
  • A.     Vashti
  • B.     Athaliah
  • C.     Jezebel
  • D.     Bathsheba
  5.  On what mount did King Saul die?
  • A.     Nebo
  • B.     Carmel
  • C.     Hermon
  • D.     Gilboa
Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012













The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 last night in a shootout. The Wings now lead the Western Conference with 61 points! GO RED WINGS!!!


I pray that you will know that Jesus accomplished what He came to do - destroy the works of the devil!

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, January 17, 2012















Goalie Jimmy Howard recorded his 4th shutout of the season as the Red Wings defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-0. This win gave the Red Wings a franchise record 15 straight home ice wins! GO RED WINGS!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that the love of the most loving human father cannot even begin to compare with the love that your heavenly Father has for you!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, January 16, 2012


















Nathalie, Nick and Avery Elise!


Hello,

I pray that you will realize that as a born again believer in Jesus of Nazareth, you are a child of God and a member of the highest royal family! 

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, January 15, 2012














There is only ONE thing needful! The Word of God!


Shalom,

I pray that you will meditate on the Truth found in 1 John 3:1 that you ARE a child of God if you have received Jesus as Lord and personal Savior!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Niklas Kronwall congratulating Red Wings Goalie, Jimmy Howard, on his 100th win on Thursday night as they defeated the Phoenix Coyotes in a shhotout!


Hello,

I pray that you will you will realize that as a born again believer you are an heir of God and a joint (equal) heir with Jesus of Nazareth!

Shalom,

Bill






Friday, January 13, 2012














Henrik Zetterberg's game-winning shoot-out goal last night that gave jimmy Howard his 100th win! great job Red Wings!


Hi,

I pray that you will realize that as a born again believer in Jesus of Nazareth, God the Father has adopted YOU as His very own child!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, January 12, 2012


















We have the responsibility to know the true foundations of this nation and to speak out for them!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Untying His sandals  (Luke 3:16).
  2.  A fire  (Matthew 13:44, 47; 22:2).
  3.  Forty days  (Acts 1:3).
  4.  969 years  (Genesis 5:27).
  5.  Jubal  (Genesis 4:21).


New Quiz:  Final Answer Quiz  #19.
Answer these questions.

  1.  Complete Jesus' statement about human souls: "The harvest is plentiful..."

  • A.     "and the time is short."
  • B.     "but the workers are few."
  • C.     "for the Lord has blessed."
  • D.     "with the choicest of fruit."
  2.  What word did the crowds repeat during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem?
  • A.     "Hosanna"
  • B.     "Hallelujah"
  • C.     "Holy"
  • D.     "Honor"
  3.  On what island was the apostle John when he experienced his Revelation?
  • A.     Crete
  • B.     Patmos
  • C.     Sicily
  • D.     Cyprus
  4.  What king literally saw "the handwriting on the wall"?
  • A.     Uzziah
  • B.     Nebuchadnezzar
  • C.     Belshazzar
  • D.     Darius
  5.  Who was the husband of the prophetess Deborah?
  • A.     Lappidoth
  • B.     Sisera
  • C.     Ehud
  • D.     Jabin
Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012














Byron and Connie Trott with Pastor Bill Novak, wearing the #84 jersey of the former Minnesota Viking, Randy Moss.


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that being born of a virgin meant that Jesus was born without sin, making Him the perfect representative of both God and man, and the perfect sacrifice for OUR sin! Thank You, Jesus!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

















Virginia Button with #4, Brett Favre, retired Vikings, Jets, and Packers future Hall of Fame QB, posing as Pastor Bill Novak!


Hello,

I pray that you will learn to know the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible as your loving Heavenly Father!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, January 9, 2012


















The Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk scored the winning goal in OT to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 last night in Chicago. Great win for the Wings!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that God is your very own Father and you are His very own child, IF you have received Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and personal Savior!

Have a fantastic week!

Bill

Sunday, January 8, 2012
















Mike Jiskra, an Elder of The Spoken Word Church, with #28, Adrian Peterson, of the Minnesota Vikings.


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that you, too, can walk in the supernatural love of God because His love has been poured into your heart as a believer in Jesus Christ of Nazareth (Romans 5:5)!

Have a blessed and very anointed Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, January 7, 2012

















Ken and Carol Wangerin with #13, Alternate Captain Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings, who looks very much like Bill Novak, Pastor of The Spoken Word Church!


Hello,

I pray that you will truly believe the Truth of John 15:9, that Jesus Christ loves YOU as much as God the Father loves HIM!

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, January 6, 2012
















Red Wings fan Pastor Bill with Paul and Nicki Trott at The Spoken Word Church new Year's Eve party!


Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute faith, trust and confidence that the Lord Jesus, Who loves you so much that He gave His own life for you, will continue to provide His supernatural protection, provision and safety for you as YOU continue to rely on Him!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, January 5, 2012













Grandpa Billy and Grandma Roxy with Avery Elise and her first Cabbage Patch doll!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answer to previous questions

  1.  In darkness  (John 20:24).
  2.  Emmaus  (Luke 24:13-16).
  3.  By breaking their legs  (John 19:32).
  4.  Diamond  (Revelation 21:19-20).
  5.  Didymus  (John 20:24).


New Quiz: Final Answer Quiz  #18.
Answer these questions.

  1.  What did John the Baptist say he was unworthy of doing for Christ?

  • A.     Bearing His Name
  • B.     Untying His sandals
  • C.     Performing His ministry
  • D.     Cooking His supper
  2.  To which of the following did Jesus not liken the kingdom of heaven?
  • A.     A fish net
  • B.     A wedding banquet
  • C.     A fire
  • D.     A hidden treasure
  3.  How much time passed between Jesus' resurrection and His ascension into heaven?
  • A.     Three days
  • B.     A week
  • C.     Forty days
  • D.     A year
  4.  How long did Methuselah, the oldest man, live?
  • A.     130 years
  • B.     600 years
  • C.     969 years
  • D.     1,421 years
  5.  Who is known as the "father of all who play the harp"?
  • A.     David
  • B.     Jubal
  • C.     Seth
  • D.     Asaph
Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012













Avery Elise is almost 2!


Hello,

I pray that you will decide to make 2012 a year of learning all you can about the Father's wonderful love for you!

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, January 3, 2012















Dave and Anita Kroening and #44, Henry Aaron, at The Spoken Word Church New Year's Eve Party!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that as a believer in Jesus of Nazareth, God the Father loves you as His very own child!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, January 2, 2012


















The Rose Bowl! Will YOU be watching?


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that the One, True God, Who gave His only Son, has already made provision for your EVERY need!

Have a very prosperous, faith-filled, Word-filled week!

Bill

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy New Year! May God's richest and best be yours as you pursue Him more this year than any other year!















Shalom,

I pray that you will trust and rely on our Lord Jesus more in 2012 than in any previous year! He has proven Himself to be trustworthy, reliable, consistent, and unchanging! He IS worthy of our praise, so let's praise Him! PRAISE THE LORD!

Have a great, blessed New Year's Day!