Wednesday, October 20, 2010















Avery is watching you!


Hi,

I pray that you will refuse to be disturbed by any problem because you trust completely in God's indwelling presence.

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, October 19, 2010














Avery says, "I'm just resting my eyes!"


Hello,

I pray that you would be without fear because you know that God is with you and that He will help you and strengthen you.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, October 18, 2010














Avery misses playing with Grandpa Billy! He's going to have to visit soon!


Hi,

I pray that you will have confidence because God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit live in your heart.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, October 17, 2010














Avery is a good Twins fan, but today she's all about the Vikings! GO VIKINGS!!!!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have a continual awareness that the Holy Spirit has His permanent dwelling in your heart.

Have a powerful worship service today!

Bill

Saturday, October 16, 2010














Nick and Nathalie had a great time visiting with Nathalie's family!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have a deeply rooted faith because you know that Jesus Christ makes His permanent home in your heart.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Friday, October 15, 2010














Every pretty girl needs her beauty sleep!


Hi,

I pray that you will have unwavering faith because you are certain that the Lord Jesus Christ lives in your heart.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, October 14, 2010














Avery Elise thinks Brian is he best Daddy in the world! We agree!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Gopher wood (Gen. 6:14).
2. Mint, anise, and cummin (cumin) (Matt. 23:23).
3. Buzi (Ezek. 1:3).
4. Feast od Ingathering (Booths) (Exod. 23:16).
5. In Philippi (Acts 16:12-14).


New Quiz: Hodgepodge #4
Answer these questions.

1. What punishment did God give humankind because their every thought was evil continually?
2. How often did the year of Jubilee occur?
3. By what symbolic gesture did the kinsman turn over his rights concerning Ruth to Boaz?
4. Why did Priscilla and Aquila live in Corinth?
5. Where did Paulo find the altar inscribed "TO THE UNKNOWN GOD"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010















Another happy day for Avers!


Shalom,

I pray that you will know that your Father couldn't be closer to you because He dwells in your heart by His Spirit.

Have an extraordinary day!

Bill

Tuesday, October 12, 2010














A beautiful Fall day and my beautiful granddaughter enjoying it!


Hi,

I pray that you will know that when Jesus came into your heart, the kingdom of God came into you.

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, October 11, 2010


















Nick and Nathalie on a beautiful Fall day!


Hello,

I pray that you will know that, because of the magnificent sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God is with you at all times.

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, October 10, 2010


















Checking out the TCF Bank Stadium from every angle!


Hello,

I pray that you will know that God was with Jesus while He was on the earth and that He also is with you at all times.

Have a great first day of the week!

Bill

Saturday, October 9, 2010


















Nick's first game at the Minnesota Gopher's TCF Bank Stadium!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have unwavering faith based upon your absolute certainty of God's indwelling presence.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, October 8, 2010














BEST GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE WORLD!


Hi,

I pray that you will have absolute peace because your heart if filled with God's promises and instructions.

Have a great day!

Bill

Thursday, October 7, 2010














Avery just found out that Randy Moss is a Minnesota Viking again!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Cymbals (Psalm 150:5).
2. His wife (Job 2:9).
3. The seas (Gen. 1:10), as opposed to stars (Gen. 1:16).
4. Feast of the New Moon (1 Sam. 20:5).
5. One God and Father (Eph. 4:6).


New Quiz: Hodgepodge #3
Answer these questions.

1. According to God, of what kind of wood was the ark to be made?
2. What herbs did Jesus say the Pharisees tithed?
3. Who was Ezekiel's father?
4. What Old Testament festival lasted seven days?
5. Where did Paul meet Lydia?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010














Avery says, "Daddy likes The Beatles and so do I!"


Shalom,

I pray that you will have faith in the Lord's mercy and loving kindness, knowing that He will keep you safe.

Enjoy the beautiful Fall weather!

Bill

Tuesday, October 5, 2010















Roxy loves her "Grandma Tuesdays" with Avery!


Hello,

I pray that you fear and revere the Lord, receiving His peace from your sweet, satisfying companionship with Him.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, October 4, 2010














Thank You, Jesus, for my precious granddaughter, Avery Elise!


Hi,

I desire that you pray with reverence and awe of God, refusing to be afraid because you know He will help you.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, October 3, 2010















The Minnesota Vikings might have a "bye" this week, but Avery Elise is ready for their next VICTORY!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have complete confidence that the Lord will strengthen you whenever you are in trouble.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, October 2, 2010















This family is SERIOUS about their Minnesota Vikings!


Hello,

I pray that you will have a heart filled with peace, knowing that you will mature through the problems you face.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, October 1, 2010














Avery loves eating her veggies! She gets that from Grandpa Billy!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have quiet confidence that Almighty God is on your side, knowing that He will not let you down.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, September 30, 2010















Hanging out with Avery!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous questions.

1. The prayers of the saints (rev. 8:304).
2. Paying taxes (Matt. 22:17-21).
3. Chosen (Matt. 22:14).
4. Wool (Isa. 1:18).
5. First day (Exod. 12:15).


New Quiz: Hodgepodge #2
Answer these questions.

1. What musical instrument does the psalmist describe as loud and high sounding?
2. Who told Job to curse God?
3. What was created first, the seas or the stars?
4. What Old Testament feast was celebrated every month?
5. In addition to one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, and one baptism, what else does Ephesians 4"6 say we have one of?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010














Another great Avery smile!


Hi,

I pray that you will know that your quiet confidence in the Lord will release His strength on your behalf.

Have a blessed day!

Bill

Tuesday, September 28, 2010















Nathalie, Nick, Roxy, Bill, Brian, Kristine and Avery celebrating Nick and Roxy's birthdays this week!


Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute faith because you remain in the presence of the Lord continually.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, September 27, 2010














Avery is excited that the Vikings won!


Hi,

I pray that you will rest in God because of your faith In Him and your obedience to His instructions.

Have a great week,

Bill

Sunday, September 26, 2010















Kristine is the best Vikings fan I know!


Shalom,

I pray that you will enter into God's rest, because you know that God will solve every problem you face.

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, September 25, 2010















The crew! GO VIKINGS!!!!


Hello,

I pray that you will know that obedience to God and faith in God enables you to enter in to God's rest.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, September 24, 2010















Nick and I are looking forward to another vikings home game on Sunday!


Hi,

I pray that you will replace confidence in yourself with absolute confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, September 23, 2010















It was a beautiful day for some Gopher football!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Babylon (2 Kings 20:12).
2. Elijah (1 Kings 17:1).
3. Elisha (2 Kings 2:19-22).
4. Felix (Acts 24:25).
5. Meribah (Exod. 17:7).


New Quiz: Hodgepodge #1
Answer these questions.

1. What is the incense on the altar in Revelation 8:4?
2. What was Jesus being questioned about when He said, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's"?
3. What word completes Jesus' saying, "Many are called, but few are ______"?
4. What word completes this saying in Isaiah, "Though [your sins] be red like crimson, they shall be as ______"?
5. On what day of Passover was leavened bread to be put out of the Israelites' houses?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010















Grandpa Billy is really glad that Avery knows what team to cheer for!


Shalom,

I pray that you will rest completely in the wonderful security your Father has provided for you.

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, September 21, 2010














There's my girl! Ready for a Vikings WIN!!!!


Hi,

I pray that you will have deep inner peace, knowing that you will enter into God's eternal rest when you die.

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, September 20, 2010















True partners - supporting each other always!


Hello,

I pray that you will have peace in your heart because you trust the Lord to meet your needs one day at a time.

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, September 19, 2010















Nick and Nathalie visited Ladysmith last weekend.


Hi,

I pray that you will have faith in the fact that the Spirit of God lives in you.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, September 18, 2010















Jerry O'Dell and Avery got along just fine!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have absolute and complete peace because you allow Jesus Christ to rule in your heart.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, September 17, 2010















My lifelong friend, John Priyatel, and I are ready for some Gopher football!


Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute certainty that you are safe because Almighty God lives inside of you.

Shalom,

Bill

Thursday, September 16, 2010














Avery Elise at 6 months old!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. A gift or offering (Mark 7:11).
2. Pur (Esth. 3:7).
3. Rahab (Josh. 2:1, 15, 18).
4. Baal (Judg. 6:25).
5. Ashtoreth (1 Kings 11:5).


New Quiz: Meanings of Words #5
Answer these questions.

1. What empire, whose name means "gate of God", once sent a get-well gift to King Hezekiah?
2. What prophet, whose name means "Yahweh is my God", was known as the Tishbite?
3. What prophet, whose name means "God has granted salvation", once healed the waters with salt?
4. What official, whose name means "happy", trembled at Paul's preaching?
5. What place did the Lord name that means "Is the Lord among us or not"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010














Avery says: "I LOVE my Grandpa Billy!"


Hi,

I pray that you will have a heart filled with encouragement because you know that the Lord will help you.

Have a wonderful day!

Bill

Tuesday, September 14, 2010















Kristine and Brian are ready for some Vikings football!


Hello,

I pray that you will be without fear because you know that God is in you, and you know that He will help you.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, September 13, 2010














Avery says, "I'm ready for some FOOTBALL!"


Hi,

I pray that you will have absolute assurance that God is always with you and He always watches over you.

Have a blessed week!

Bill

Sunday, September 12, 2010














Kristine, Avery and Brian will be at The Spoken Word Church this morning where Jerry and Marilyn O'Dell will be ministering!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have peace and confidence because you know that Almighty God is close to you at all times.

Have a great Worship Service today!

Bill

Saturday, September 11, 2010




















Avery Elise and Nathalie. We're looking forward to seeing them both today!


Hello,

I desire that you pray with peace, trusting completely in the mighty power of the Holy Spirit Who lives in your heart.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, September 10, 2010














Daddy's girl!


Shalom,

I desire that you pray with a continual consciousness that the Holy Spirit is in complete control of your life.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bill

Thursday, September 9, 2010















Three generations of Minnesota Vikings fans! We are READY!!!! GO VIKINGS!!!!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Joshua, Hezekiah (Josh. 10:13; 2 Kings 20:11).
2. Take off his sandals, pick up the rod turned into a serpent, put his hand into his bosom (Ex. 3:5; 4:4-7).
3. Smitten with tumors, died (1 Sam. 5:11-12).
4. Eliezer of Damascus (Gen. 15:2).
5. Eli (1 Sam. 4:16-18).


New Quiz: Meanings of Words #4
Answer these questions.

1. What was Corban in the simplest terms?
2. What was the Persian word for "casting lots"?
3. What woman, whose name can mean "insolence" or "large", was known for her scarlet cord?
4. What false god, whose name means "master", was destroyed by Gideon?
5. What false goddess, called by some :the queen of heaven", was pursued by Solomon?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010















Looking forward to watching Brett Favre and the rest of the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener Thursday night!GO VIKINGS!!!!


Hi,

I desire that you pray with faith that the Holy Spirit will give you peace because you trust completely in him.

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, September 7, 2010















Two beautiful, smart and talented ladies, Kristine and Avery!


Hi,

I desire that you pray thanking God in advance for His answer because you have absolute faith in Him.

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, September 6, 2010

















Avery Elise practicing her cheers: "Let's Go Vikings!"


Hello,

I desire that you pray with peace in your heart because you refuse to be overburdened by the problems you face.

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, September 5, 2010















Daddy's girl looks great in hats, just like her Mommy!


Shalom,

I desire that you pray with a heart that is filled with peace, resting in the Lord and leaning patiently on Him.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, September 4, 2010















Avery Elise and her "baby".


Hi,

I desire that you pray with quiet confidence in the face of adversity because of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, September 3, 2010















"My Daddy says The Beatles are The Best!"


Shalom,

I desire that you pray in the midst of your problems with the same peace and faith that Martha exhibited.

Have a blessed day!

Bill

Thursday, September 2, 2010















Even Avery Elise is excited for this Vikings season!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Deuteronomy (Deut. 34:5-8).
2. Ruth (Matt. 1:5).
3. Samaria (john 4:9).
4. Barabbas (Mark 15:15).
5. Bethel (Gen. 35:1).


New Quiz: Meanings Of Words #3
Answer these questions.

1. What great star in the book of Revelation whose name means "bitter", fell upon the third part of the rivers?
2. Who is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name means "the destroyer", in the book of Revelation?
3. Who was the first of Job's three daughters of his second family, a name that means "dove"?
4. What is the name that means "wickedness", which is referred to in the Old Testament as being a father to children who worship other gods?
5. What patriarch, whose name means "supplanter", was the favorite of his mother?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010














Another fun-filled day for Avery Elise!


Hi,

I pray that you will have absolute faith that Jesus Christ will bring you safely through the storms in your life.

Shalom,

Bill