(Happy 16th birthday Avery. )

 

Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

(Brian celebrated his birthday with a big state tournament win!)

 

Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

(It was a joy to cheer on Avery and her Hopkins Royals teammates in the state semi-finals last week)

 

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

(Jameson will be making a few fun road trips this summer.)

 

Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

(Theo likes basketball, Golden Gophers, tournaments, Williams Arena.)

 

Hello,

I pray that you will; be able to trust5 the Holy Spirit to provide the power to carry out God's will.

Shalom,

Bill

((Roxy with the dynamic backcourt duo of Reagan and Georgia )

 

Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

(Nck and Theo have had a great basketball season together.)

 

Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

(Avery and her Hopkins teammates leave their homecourt with a sectional title.)

 

Hello,

I pray that you will ask for the ability to turn completely away from worldly recognition to focus on eternal goals.

Shalom,

Bill

(Jameson Thomas likes state tournament time in March.)

 

Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill