Wednesday, March 31, 2010














Brian loves his little princess!


Hi,

I pray that you would rejoice with the certainty that the Lord will successfully complete His plan for your life.

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, March 30, 2010















Avers had a hard time keeping her eyes open!


Shalom,

I pray that you would believe that God can do all things and that nothing can stop His plan for your life.

Have a great day,

Bill

Monday, March 29, 2010















My granddaughter getting a little nap!


Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, March 28, 2010















Grandpa Billy, loving every moment of being "Grandpa"!


Shalom,

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

Have a powerful Sunday worship service!

Bill

Saturday, March 27, 2010




















Avery making a fashion statement! Isn't she adorable!


Hello,

I pray that you will have the patience to wait upon God's specific timing to manifest His will in your life.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, March 26, 2010















Grandpa Billy with his "favorite" granddaughter!


Shalom,

I pray that God will help you to wait patiently for Him to complete His plans for your life.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bill

Thursday, March 25, 2010















Kristine with her Godmother Robin and baby Avery in one of her many beautiful outfits!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Nimrod (Gen. 10:9).
2. Jabal (Gen. 4:20).
3. The ten spies who gave a bad report (Num. 13).
4. Jerusalem (Judg. 19:10).
5. The name of a storm (Acts 27:14).


New Quiz: Prophets #1
Answer these questions.

1. What prophet brought a Shunammite's son back to life?
2. How many kings did Isaiah serve as a prophet?
3. When Daniel first arrived in Babylon, what did he immediately refuse to do?
4. Who was the first prophet?
5. What prophet had a live coal put in his mouth?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010















Grandpa Billy and his precious granddaughter!


Hi,

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

Have a wonderful day!

Bill

Tuesday, March 23, 2010




















One week old and she slept 7 hours Sunday night!


Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, March 22, 2010




















Avery must be dreaming about Jesus!


Hi,

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

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, March 21, 2010















Mommy Kristine with Avery on her first day home!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have faith in God, and not in yourself, to direct you to fulfill His will for your life.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, March 20, 2010




















Avery Elise in the arms of her daddy, Brian!


Hi,

I pray that you will please God, not other people.

Have a great day!

Bill

Friday, March 19, 2010




















Avery Elise in her car seat!


Hi,

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

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Thursday, March 18, 2010















A closer look at Avery Elise with Grandpa Billy!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Belteshazzar (Dan. 1:7).
2. Mara (Ruth 1:20).
3. Jesus (Heb. 12:2).
4. The two pillars in front of the temple (2 Chron. 3:17).
5. Gideon (Jud. 7:1).


New Quiz: By Any Other Name #5
Answer these questions.

1. Who was know as a mighty hunter?
2. What early Bible figure was described as the father of those who dwell in tents?
3. By what description do we know the following group of men: Shammua, Shaphat, Igal, Palti, Gaddiel, Gaddi, Ammiel, Sethur, Nahbi, Geuel?
4. What more familiar name now applies to the ancient city of Jebus?
5. What was Euroclydon?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010




















Avery Elise peacefully sleeping in Grandpa Billy's arms!


Hello,

I pray for God's will for your life, asking Jesus of Nazareth to satisfy the longing of your soul.

Shalom,

Bill

Tuesday, March 16, 2010















The Weber family, Kristine, Brian and Avery Elise, are home in Golden Valley!


Hi,

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

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, March 15, 2010















Avery Elise Weber in the arms of Grandpa Billy!


Hi,

Thank You, Jesus, for a precious granddaughter!

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, March 14, 2010















New York Yankees Bullpen Pitcher, Mark Melancon (right front), is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Shalom,

My new granddaughter, Avery Elise Weber, was born this morning at 3:53 am. She weighed 7 lb. 14 oz. and is 20.5" long. She has blue eyes and dark brown hair and Mommy and Baby are doing great!

Have a great week,

Bill

Saturday, March 13, 2010




















New York Yankees Bullpen Pitcher, Damaso Marte, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, March 12, 2010




















New York Yankees Bullpen Pitcher, Sergio Mitre, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Hello,

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

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Thursday, March 11, 2010




















New York Yankees Bullpen Pitcher, David Robertson, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Noah (Gen. 6:8).
2. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Dan. 1:7).
3. The field of blood (Matt. 27:7-8).
4. The great dragon, that old serpent (Rev. 12:9).
5. Joseph (Gen. 41:45).


New Quiz: By Any Other Name #4.
Answer these questions.

1. What was Daniel's Babylonian name?
2. To what did Naomi want to change her name?
3. Who is described in Hebrews as the "author and finisher of our faith"?
4. When Solomon built the temple, what did he name Jachin and Boaz?
5. What judge's other name was Jerubbaal?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010















New York Yankees Pitcher, Chad Gaudin, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Shalom,

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

Have a great day,

Bill

Tuesday, March 9, 2010




















New York Yankees Pitcher, Alfredo Aceves, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training. He is one of 5 pitchers competing to be the 5th starter.


Hi,

We are also rejoicing with one of the members of the Spoken Word Church who has battled cancer and won! Through God's Word, prayer, praise, ministry and following the leading of the Holy Spirit in natural areas, he is now cancer free! Glory to God!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, March 8, 2010




















New York Yankees Outfielder, Randy Winn, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.

Hello,

We want to give all of the praise, thanksgiving and worship to the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible for the miracle of restoration in the body of a baby we have been praying for. This baby was born with her organs inverted. Everything was on the opposite side of where they were supposed to be. Her mom has the original scans that showed the organs in the wrong places. Now the new scans taken, after prayer, show that they have miraculously moved to the proper locations! The doctor says there is no medical explanation for this! Thank You, Lord Jesus!

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, March 7, 2010




















New York Yankees Utility Infielder, Ramiro Pena, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Hi,

I pray that you will not be distracted because you always focus your faith on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Have a great week,

Bill

Saturday, March 6, 2010




















New York Yankees back-up Catcher, Francisco Cervelli, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Hello,

I pray that you will be able to trust the Holy spirit to provide the power to carry out God's will.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, March 5, 2010




















New York Yankees Outfielder, Brett Gardner (L), is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training, where he is competing for a starting job with Randy Winn and Marcus Thames.


Hi,

I pray that you will not be tempted by empty and futile goals that have no eternal significance.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Thursday, March 4, 2010




















New York Yankees Center Fielder, Curtis Granderson, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Ben-oni (Gen. 35:18).
2. Hadassah (Est. 2:7).
3. His was name changed to Israel (Gen. 32:28).
4. Matthew (Matt. 10:3; Mark 2:14).
5. Paul (Eph. 6:20).


New Quiz: By Any Other Name #3
Answer these questions.

1. Who was described as having found grace in the eyes of the Lord?
2. By what other names do we know Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah?
3. What was the potter's field also known as?
4. What two descriptions of satan appear in Revelation 12:9?
5. What ruler in Egypt was called Zaphnathpaaneah?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010














New York Yankees Right Fielder, Nick Swisher, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Shalom,

I pray that you will turn away from selfish goals, trusting completely in the guidance of Jesus Christ.

Have a great day,

Bill

Tuesday, March 2, 2010




















New York Yankees Captain and Shortstop, Derek Jeter, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Hello,

I pray for you to have the ability to turn completely away from worldly recognition to focus entirely on eternal goals.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, March 1, 2010




















New York Yankees Third Baseman, Alex Rodriguez, is in Tampa, Florida for Spring Training.


Hi,

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

Have a great week,

Bill

Sunday, February 28, 2010




















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

Saturday, February 27, 2010




















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

Friday, February 26, 2010




















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

Thursday, February 25, 2010




















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!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010




















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

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

















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

Monday, February 22, 2010















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

Sunday, February 21, 2010




















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

Saturday, February 20, 2010




















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

Friday, February 19, 2010




















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

Thursday, February 18, 2010















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!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010















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

Tuesday, February 16, 2010














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

Monday, February 15, 2010














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

Sunday, February 14, 2010















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

Saturday, February 13, 2010















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

Friday, February 12, 2010















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

Thursday, February 11, 2010

















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!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010














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