Monday, January 31, 2011















Avery's riding high on Daddy's shoulders!


Shalom,

I pray that you will follow the instructions in 1 John 1:9 so that God can cleanse you from all unrighteousness.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, January 30, 2011















Kristine and Avery in Ladysmith.


Hello,

I desire that you pray with faith, thanking God for answering.

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, January 29, 2011















Grandpa Cliff loved seeing his great-granddaughter, Avery Elise!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have an unwavering faith in God.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, January 28, 2011















Avery eating breakfast in her Minnesota Gophers pajamas!


Hello,

I pray that you will have complete faith in God's timing.

Shalom,

Bill

Thursday, January 27, 2011















Avery had a great time playing with some new toys at Grandpa and Grandma's house!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Shamgar (Judg. 3:31).
2. Bind him with seven fresh cords/thongs, not yet dried (Judg. 16:8).
3. Deborah (Judg. 5).
4. Gaza (Judg. 16:21).
5. Ehud (Judg. 3:15).


New Quiz: Judges #4.
Answer these questions.

1. Which judge stabbed a man who was so fat that his fat closed over the knife?
2. What son of a judge killed all of his brothers except one?
3. Which judge made his own idol for the people to worship?
4. Which judge fought against the Ephraimites after he had just battled the Ammonites?
5. What judge sacrificed his daughter to keep a vow to God?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011















Avery loved swimming with Mommy and Daddy in the pool.


Shalom,

I pray that you will be encouraged by the Spirit of God to stand patiently on His Word.

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, January 25, 2011















Fun with Avery!


Hello,

I pray that you will stand in faith for as long as is required to see the manifestation. Never, never give up!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, January 24, 2011















We had a wonderful weekend with the Weber family and lots of Avery time!


Shalom,

I desire that you pray patiently, with deeply rooted faith in God.

Have a fantastic week!

Bill

Sunday, January 23, 2011















Beautiful Wailea in Maui! My favorite place to remember when it's cold in Wisconsin!


Shalom,

I pray that God will open your eyes to see Jesus.

Have a great worship service!

Bill

Saturday, January 22, 2011















We're looking forward to spending time with Avery Elise this weekend!


Hello,

I pray that you will have faith that God keeps all of His promises.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, January 21, 2011













We enjoyed spending time with Nathalie's family!


Hello,

I pray that you will believe that God's promises are much more powerful than the sickness in your body.

Shalom,

Bill

Thursday, January 20, 2011




















Former Vikings RB Robert Smith was honored at the 50th Anniversary celebration!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Fleece wet, ground dry; fleece dry, ground wet (Judg. 6:36-40).
2. Let them drink water; only keep the ones who lap the water from their hands (Judg. 7:5).
3. Samuel (1 Sam. 1:11).
4. Othniel (Judg. 3:9).
5. His sons (1 Sam. 8:1).


New Quiz: Judges #3.
Answer these questions.

1. What judge used an ox goad to kill six hundred Philistines?
2. What did Samson first suggest to Delilah that she do to find out the secret of his strength?
3. Who was the only judge who sang a victory song?
4. Where was Samson forced to grind as a prisoner of the Philistines?
5. Who was known as the left-handed judge?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011















The people and families of the Spoken Word Church are the most blessed people I know!


Hi,

I pray that you will have faith that God will sustain you while you wait for the manifestation of healing.

Have a blessed day!

Bill

Tuesday, January 18, 2011















Watch out! Here comes Avery!


Shalom,

I pray that you will allow God to reveal to you the majestic power of His living Word.

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, January 17, 2011















Two of Nick's favorite girls!


Hello,

I pray that you will know that nothing can separate you from God's wonderful love for you.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, January 16, 2011














Uncle Nick and Avery Elise!


Shalom,

I desire that you pray without struggling and rest completely in God.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, January 15, 2011




















My favorite Minnesota vikings QB, Fran Tarkenton!


Hello,

I pray that you will take encouragement from the faith of other people who pray with you and for you.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, January 14, 2011















I am still remembering the food, fun and fellowship at our Spoken Word Church new Year's Eve party!


Hi,

I pray that you will have faith in the Name of Jesus.

Have a great weekend!

bill

Thursday, January 13, 2011














Our beach in Maui that I really miss right now!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Deborah (Judg. 4).
2. Under a palm tree (Judg. 4-5).
3. Because Barak refused to go to battle unless Deborah came with him (Judg. 4:8-9).
4. "The sword of the Lord and Gideon" (Judg. 7:18).
5. Samson (Judg. 15:16).


New Quiz: Judges #2.
Answer these questions.

1. What was Gideon's two-part test for God?
2. What test did the angel of the Lord tell Gideon to use to see who was fit to join his army?
3. What judge's mother promised God that if God gave her a son, she would give that son back to God?
4. Who was the first judge of Israel?
5. Who did Samuel make as judges over Israel?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011














Avery's first Christmas!


Shalom,

I pray that you will believe that God is listening to your prayer and that He will answer.

Have a blessed day,

Bill

Tuesday, January 11, 2011




















A Weber family Christmas photo!


Hello,

I pray that you will believe that your prayers are able to release the mighty power of God.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, January 10, 2011















Uncle Nick loves spending time with Avery!


Hi,

I pray that you will have faith that God will answer your prayers.

Have a great week,

Bill

Sunday, January 9, 2011















Dave and Anita Kroening ready to celebrate 2011 at the Spoken Word Church New Year's Eve party!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have faith that your sickness is not incurable.

Have a powerful worship service!

Bill

Saturday, January 8, 2011




















It's a Snowbaby! Isn't she cute?


Hi,

I pray that you will have a continual consciousness that God lives in your heart.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, January 7, 2011















Alan Page, a Defensive Tackle for the Minnesota Vikings from 1967-1978, was recognized as one of the 50 greatest Vikings during the 50th Anniversary Celebration. He is now a Judge in the Minnesota Supreme Court.


Hello,

I pray that you will have a persevering faith in God.

Shalom,

Bill




Thursday, January 6, 2011















Nick and Nathalie joined us at Brian and Kristine's for Christmas this year.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Lamentations (lam 1:1).
2. "You meant it for evil but God meant it for good" (Gen. 50:20, paraphrase).
3. You will find it after many days (Eccl. 3:1).
4. Ecclesiastes, Solomon (Eccl. 3:1).
5. Revelation (Rev. 13:18).


New Quiz: Judges #1.
Answer these questions.

1. Who was the only woman judge?
2. Did this woman judge preside on a mountaintop, under a palm tree, or in a cave?
3. Why did God tell Barak that a woman would win his battle?
4. What were the people, under Gideon's leadership, to shout when they attacked the Moabites?
5. Who killed Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011














A Merry Christmas picture of Avery Elise and her Grandpa Billy!


Shalom,

I pray that you will stay in the presence of God where healing is found.

Have a blessed day,

Bill

Tuesday, January 4, 2011














New Year's Eve party at The Spoken Word Church!


Hello,

I pray that you will receive your healing because you have developed a deep faith that God has already provided healing for you!

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, January 3, 2011















One of my Christmas presents from the Spoken Word Church! A collectible commemorating the New York Yankees 27th World Series Championship!


Hello,

I pray that you will have deep faith in God because of your complete assurance of His great love for you.

Shalom,

Bill




Sunday, January 2, 2011















The "Purple People Eaters" - Vikings from the 1970s teams!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have fervent faith that God stands solidly behind every one of His promises.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, January 1, 2011















This is definitely one of the best moments of 2010! Looking forward to many more in 2011!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have absolute trust and confidence that God has provided all of your needs, including healing.

Have a great New Year's Day celebration!

Bill