(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

(Elle takes the ball, steps to the line and buries the free throw. A tournament ending injury to one of her teammates leads to a heartbreaking two point loss last weekend at state.)

 

Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

(Reagan/Georgia ended the weekend 3-1 with excellent play and Brian/Kristine loved watching.)

 

Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill