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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Avery playing on the slide!

Shalom,

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

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bill

Avery loves being outside!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Assyria (2 Kings 19:35-36; Isa. 37:36-37).

2. Sihon, Amorites (Num. 21:21-31).

3. Jehovahnissi - The Lord Is My Banner (Ex. 17:15).

4. Because Israel had sinned (Josh. 7:11).

5. Gadaliah (2 Kings 25:22-23).

New Quiz: God's Law #1.

Answer these questions.

1. In Matthew 5:17, what did Jesus say He came to do to the Law and the Prophets?

2. What does Numbers 32:23 say will happen if you sin?

3. What does Jesus say keeping God's commandments is proof of?

4. What did God, through His prophet Samuel, say is "better than sacrifice"?

5. On what two commandments did Jesus say hang all the Law and the Prophets?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Avery Elise reading to herself!

Shalom,

I pray that you will desire a closer relationship with the Lord so that He will be able to clearly reveal His plan for your life.

Have an anointed Mid-week Service!

Bill

Avery is a shopper!

Hi,

I pray that you will have the desire to use your God-given abilities to help others.

Have a great day!

Bill

Kristine and Avery at the playground!

Hello,

I pray that you will finish God's work for your life.

Shalom,

Bill

Every day is Father's Day with Avery and Brian!

Shalom,

I pray that you will receive rich eternal treasures because you are devoted to serving the Lord.

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Avery Elise and her buddy Grandpa Billy!

Hello,

I pray that you will be continually thankful to God for the gifts and talents He has given you to carry out Hi will for your life.

Shalom,

Bill

How is this for a kid-size book!

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

Ashley, Avery and Kristine.

Do Yo Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. God turned the lords of the Philistines against David, and they wouldn't let him go with them to fight. (1 Sam. 29:9).

2. Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:32-34).

3. Nehemiah (Neh. 6).

4. Breatsplate of righteousness (Eph. 6:14).

5. Two (Luke 22:38).

New Quiz: The Lord's Army #5.

Answer these questions.

1. What nation's king went to sleep and, upon waking, found his entire army dead?

2. Against what king and people did the Israelites achieve their first victory on their way to the Promised Land?

3. What was the name of the altar that Moses built after the battle where he had to hold up his hands in order for the army to prevail?

4. Why did Joshua lose the first battle against Ai?

5. Whom did Nebuchadnezzar appoint as governor of Judah over the people who remained there?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

It's reading time for Avery!

Hello,

I pray that you will ask the Lord to reveal any worldly influence that might prevent you from carrying out His will.

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Avery Elise picking out a book to read!

Hello,

I pray that every choice you make will cause your life to be of greater value to the Lord.

Shalom,

Bill

Avery Elise and Daddy just hanging out together!

Shalom,

I pray that you will have the wisdom necessary to turn away from all that is evil in order to carry out God's plan for your life.

Have a great week!

Bill

Avery is the happiest little girl I know!

Shalom,

I pray that you will be deeply motivated to keep God's eternal plan as your top priority!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Can you tell that Uncle Nick is a Teacher?

Hello,

I pray that you will spend your time effectively today, constantly fulfilling God's plan for your life.

Shalom,

Bill

Avers is checking out the view from her front window!

Shalom,

I pray that your desire for the things of God will increase, and that selfish goals and desires will decrease.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Didn't I tell you that Avers loves reading books!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. They both saw the spiritual army of the Lord (2 Kings 6:15-17; Rev. 12:7).

2. The commander of the Lord's army (Josh. 5:14).

3. The elders of Israel (1 Sam. 4:3).

4. By standing steadfast in the faith (1 Peter 5:9).

5. He quoted scriptures to him (Matt. 4:1-11).

New Quiz: The Lord's Army #4.

Answer these questions.

1. When David was living among the Philistines, how did God keep him from having to fight against the Israelites?

2. What good king of Judah did Isaiah tell not to worry, that the Lord would fight for him?

3. Who rebuked Sanballat when his army ridiculed the people of Israel?

4. According to Ephesians 6, what kind of breastplate are we to wear?

5. How many swords did the disciples take with them when they followed Jesus to the Gardern of Gethsemane?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

What fun it is to fit in the cupboard with the toys!

Shalom,

I pray that you will treat God's plan and purpose for your life with the same reverence and respect that He deserves!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Avery Elise really enjoys Red Balloon Story Time! She IS holding a red balloon!

Hi,

I pray that you will seek God's will for your lief over selfish pursuits.

Shalom,

Bill

Even playing "Farm" is fun with Avery Elise!

Hello,

I pray that you will make it your top priority to fulfill the calling that God has placed on your life!

Have a great week!

Bill

Avery and Daddy playing some tunes!

Shalom,

I pray that you will have confidence in the Truth that, in Jesus, you have been given authority over all the power of the enemy!

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill