Spending the day with Avery Elise today!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that God is gracious, merciful, and full of compassion for YOU!

Shalom,

Bill

Avery loves "cooking" in her kitchen!


Hello,

I pray that you will have His praise continually in your mouth as you remind yourself daily of His loving-kindness to you!

Have a great week!

Bill

Jesus of Nazareth! My God IS God!

Shalom,

I pray that you will have a continual consciousness of the great love that Jesus has for YOU!

Have a supernatural Worship Service!

Bill

             William Frank Novak - then and now! 

Hello,

I pray that you will obey the Word of God so that he can continue to reveal Himself to you!

Have a fantastic day!

Bill

Grandma Roxy reading to Avery!


Hi,

I pray that your love walk will be perfected by continual fellowship with the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible, Who IS Love!

Have a great day!

Bill

Avery Elise is so "fashion forward"! Maybe Mommy should have Target carry this "hat" in many colors!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  A cheerful heart (Proverbs 17:22).
  2.  Samuel  (1 Samuel 1:19-20).
  3.  Moriah  (Genesis 22:2).
  4.  Making fun of his baldness  (2 Kings 2:23-24).
  5.  A tower collapse that killed 18 people (Luke 13:4-5).



New Quiz: Final Answer Quiz # 22
Answer these questions.

  1.  Which of the following sounds will not accompany Jesus' Appearing for the Church?

• A.     The trumpet of God
• B.     Mighty hoof beats
• C.     The voice of the archangel
• D.     A loud command

  2.  According to the Proverbs, what is worthless "in the day of wrath"?

• A.     Power
• B.     Wealth
• C.     Fame
• D.     Idols

  3.  Which of the following was not one of Job's "comforters"?

• A.     Eliphaz the Temanite
• B.     Bildad the Shuhite
• C.     Zophar the Naamathite
• D.     Hamor the Hivite

  4.  Of what was Bartimaeus healed?

• A.     Leprosy
• B.     Demon possession
• C.     Blindness
• D.     Lameness

  5.  As the book of Acts concludes, where in Rome is the apostle Paul?

• A.     Caesar's palace
• B.     A dungeon
• C.     The Forum
• D.     A rented house

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Juri Hudler scored the game winning goal for the Detroit Red Wings as they defeated the Calgary Flames 3-1 last night in their first game after the All Star break!


Hello,

I pray that you will realize that you have the Love of God inside of you, enabling you to love others as He loves you!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

The Spoken Word Church has had morning prayer every day since May of 1985!


Hello,

I pray that you will have the love of God perfected in you by obeying His Word.

Shalom ,

Bill

Congratulations to Jorge Posada for a fantastic seventeen year career as a New York Yankee that included 5 World Series Championships!


Shalom,

I pray that you will meditate daily on the Love God has for you so that you may walk completely free from fear!

Have a great week!

Bill

Grandpa Billy and Avery Elise always have a fun time together!


Shalom,

I pray that you will be strong in the Lord and the power of HIS might!

Be a participator in your Worship Service today!

Bill

Such a personality my granddaughter has!


Hi,

I pray that you will understand that the God kind of faith will only work as you walk in the God kind of love!

Have a great day!

Bill

Greg and Robin Swoverland with the SECOND biggest New York Yankees fan in the world!


Shalom,

I pray that you will reverently and worshipfully fear the Lord so that you will have strong confidence in His protection, provision, and safety!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Avery Elise and Cabbage Patch doll!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Condemnation  (Romans 8:1).

  2.  A murderer  (John 8:44).

  3.  Plowshares  (Revelation 1:9).

  4.  Vashti  (Esther 2:17).

  5.  Gilboa  (2 Samuel 1:6-10).

New Quiz:  Final Answer Quiz  #21

Answer these questions.

  1.  According to the Proverbs, what is "good medicine"?

• A.     The Word of God
• B.     A good friend
• C.     A cheerful heart
• D.     A generous spirit

  2.  Which prophet was the son of Hannah and Elkanah?

• A.     Zechariah
• B.     Samuel
• C.     Elijah
• D.     Nathan

  3.  Where did God instruct Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac?

• A.     Sodom
• B.     Bethel
• C.     The Red Sea
• D.     Moriah

  4.  For what offense did Elisha curse some young people of Bethel, resulting in the mauling of forty-two youths by bears?

• A.     Desecrating the Temple
• B.     Using the Lord's Name in vain
• C.     Immorality
• D.     Making fun of his baldness

  5.  What current event did Jesus use as an example to emphasize the need for repentance?

• A.     An earthquake
• B.     A tower collapse that killed eighteen people
• C.     An outbreak of the plague
• D.     The drowning of seven people in a boat accident

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Backup Goalie Ty Conklin congratulating Jimmy Howard as the Detroit Red Wings defeat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 to win their 17th straight win on home ice last night!


I pray that you will completely trust, rely on and confidently lean on the Lord and be surrounded  by His mercy and loving-kindness!

MAKE IT a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Avery is cooking something up in her new kitchen!


Hello,

I pray that you will choose to know the Word of God so that the Word can set you free and keep you free!

Shalom,

Bill

Avery Elise is pretty in purple!


Hello,

I pray that you will have full confidence that God will not in any way fail you!


Have a blessed and anointed week!

Bill

Grandpa Billy and Avery Elise getting ready to watch the Lion King!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that the Father's love for you is unconditional, steadfast, absolute, fixed, settled and never changes!

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

We heard some of the Names of Jesus throughout the Bible last night. Who is He to you?


Hello,

I pray that you will be so deeply rooted in, and so securely founded on, the love of God, that you will be able to share that love unconditionally with others!

Shalom ,

Bill

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the phoenix Coyotes last night with a shoot-out goal by Todd Bertuzzi! GO RED WINGS!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize the authority that God has given YOU over all the power of the enemy!

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Bill, the greatest Red Wings fan you know, with Ashley and Mark Nelson.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous questions.

  1.  "...but the workers are few."  (Matthew 9:37).
  2.  "Hosanna"  (Matthew 21:9).
  3.  Patmos  (Revelation 1:9).
  4.  Belshazzar  (Daniel).
  5.  Lappidoth  (2 Samuel 1:6-10).


New Quiz:  Final Answer Quiz  #20.
Answer these questions.

  1.  According to the apostle Paul, there is no what for "those who are in Christ Jesus"?

• A.     Condemnation
• B.     Fear of death
• C.     Pain and sorrow
• D.     Sinful desire

  2.  According to Jesus, what was satan "from the beginning"?

• A.     A deceiver
• B.     A rebel
• C.     An enemy
• D.     A murder

  3.  Isaiah prophesied of a time when the nations would beat their swords into what:?

• A.     Plowshares
• B.     Anvils
• C.     Goblets
• D.     The ground

  4.  When King Xerxes chose Esther as his queen, whom did she replace?

• A.     Vashti
• B.     Athaliah
• C.     Jezebel
• D.     Bathsheba

  5.  On what mount did King Saul die?

• A.     Nebo
• B.     Carmel
• C.     Hermon
• D.     Gilboa

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 last night in a shootout. The Wings now lead the Western Conference with 61 points! GO RED WINGS!!!


I pray that you will know that Jesus accomplished what He came to do - destroy the works of the devil!

Have a great day!

Bill

Goalie Jimmy Howard recorded his 4th shutout of the season as the Red Wings defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-0. This win gave the Red Wings a franchise record 15 straight home ice wins! GO RED WINGS!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that the love of the most loving human father cannot even begin to compare with the love that your heavenly Father has for you!

Shalom,

Bill

Nathalie, Nick and Avery Elise!

Hello,

I pray that you will realize that as a born again believer in Jesus of Nazareth, you are a child of God and a member of the highest royal family! 

Have a great week!

Bill

There is only ONE thing needful! The Word of God!


Shalom,

I pray that you will meditate on the Truth found in 1 John 3:1 that you ARE a child of God if you have received Jesus as Lord and personal Savior!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Niklas Kronwall congratulating Red Wings Goalie, Jimmy Howard, on his 100th win on Thursday night as they defeated the Phoenix Coyotes in a shhotout!

Hello,

I pray that you will you will realize that as a born again believer you are an heir of God and a joint (equal) heir with Jesus of Nazareth!

Shalom,

Bill

Henrik Zetterberg's game-winning shoot-out goal last night that gave jimmy Howard his 100th win! great job Red Wings!


Hi,

I pray that you will realize that as a born again believer in Jesus of Nazareth, God the Father has adopted YOU as His very own child!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

We have the responsibility to know the true foundations of this nation and to speak out for them!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Untying His sandals  (Luke 3:16).
  2.  A fire  (Matthew 13:44, 47; 22:2).
  3.  Forty days  (Acts 1:3).
  4.  969 years  (Genesis 5:27).
  5.  Jubal  (Genesis 4:21).


New Quiz:  Final Answer Quiz  #19.
Answer these questions.

  1.  Complete Jesus' statement about human souls: "The harvest is plentiful..."

• A.     "and the time is short."
• B.     "but the workers are few."
• C.     "for the Lord has blessed."
• D.     "with the choicest of fruit."

  2.  What word did the crowds repeat during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem?

• A.     "Hosanna"
• B.     "Hallelujah"
• C.     "Holy"
• D.     "Honor"

  3.  On what island was the apostle John when he experienced his Revelation?

• A.     Crete
• B.     Patmos
• C.     Sicily
• D.     Cyprus

  4.  What king literally saw "the handwriting on the wall"?

• A.     Uzziah
• B.     Nebuchadnezzar
• C.     Belshazzar
• D.     Darius

  5.  Who was the husband of the prophetess Deborah?

• A.     Lappidoth
• B.     Sisera
• C.     Ehud
• D.     Jabin

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Byron and Connie Trott with Pastor Bill Novak, wearing the #84 jersey of the former Minnesota Viking, Randy Moss.


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that being born of a virgin meant that Jesus was born without sin, making Him the perfect representative of both God and man, and the perfect sacrifice for OUR sin! Thank You, Jesus!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Virginia Button with #4, Brett Favre, retired Vikings, Jets, and Packers future Hall of Fame QB, posing as Pastor Bill Novak!


Hello,

I pray that you will learn to know the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible as your loving Heavenly Father!

Shalom,

Bill

The Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk scored the winning goal in OT to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 last night in Chicago. Great win for the Wings!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that God is your very own Father and you are His very own child, IF you have received Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and personal Savior!

Have a fantastic week!

Bill

Mike Jiskra, an Elder of The Spoken Word Church, with #28, Adrian Peterson, of the Minnesota Vikings.


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that you, too, can walk in the supernatural love of God because His love has been poured into your heart as a believer in Jesus Christ of Nazareth (Romans 5:5)!

Have a blessed and very anointed Worship Service!

Bill

Ken and Carol Wangerin with #13, Alternate Captain Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings, who looks very much like Bill Novak, Pastor of The Spoken Word Church!


Hello,

I pray that you will truly believe the Truth of John 15:9, that Jesus Christ loves YOU as much as God the Father loves HIM!

Shalom,

Bill

Red Wings fan Pastor Bill with Paul and Nicki Trott at The Spoken Word Church new Year's Eve party!


Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute faith, trust and confidence that the Lord Jesus, Who loves you so much that He gave His own life for you, will continue to provide His supernatural protection, provision and safety for you as YOU continue to rely on Him!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Grandpa Billy and Grandma Roxy with Avery Elise and her first Cabbage Patch doll!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answer to previous questions

  1.  In darkness  (John 20:24).
  2.  Emmaus  (Luke 24:13-16).
  3.  By breaking their legs  (John 19:32).
  4.  Diamond  (Revelation 21:19-20).
  5.  Didymus  (John 20:24).


New Quiz: Final Answer Quiz  #18.
Answer these questions.

  1.  What did John the Baptist say he was unworthy of doing for Christ?

• A.     Bearing His Name
• B.     Untying His sandals
• C.     Performing His ministry
• D.     Cooking His supper

  2.  To which of the following did Jesus not liken the kingdom of heaven?

• A.     A fish net
• B.     A wedding banquet
• C.     A fire
• D.     A hidden treasure

  3.  How much time passed between Jesus' resurrection and His ascension into heaven?

• A.     Three days
• B.     A week
• C.     Forty days
• D.     A year

  4.  How long did Methuselah, the oldest man, live?

• A.     130 years
• B.     600 years
• C.     969 years
• D.     1,421 years

  5.  Who is known as the "father of all who play the harp"?

• A.     David
• B.     Jubal
• C.     Seth
• D.     Asaph

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Avery Elise is almost 2!


Hello,

I pray that you will decide to make 2012 a year of learning all you can about the Father's wonderful love for you!

Have a great day!

Bill

Dave and Anita Kroening and #44, Henry Aaron, at The Spoken Word Church New Year's Eve Party!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that as a believer in Jesus of Nazareth, God the Father loves you as His very own child!

Shalom,

Bill

The Rose Bowl! Will YOU be watching?


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that the One, True God, Who gave His only Son, has already made provision for your EVERY need!

Have a very prosperous, faith-filled, Word-filled week!

Bill

Happy New Year! May God's richest and best be yours as you pursue Him more this year than any other year!

Shalom,

I pray that you will trust and rely on our Lord Jesus more in 2012 than in any previous year! He has proven Himself to be trustworthy, reliable, consistent, and unchanging! He IS worthy of our praise, so let's praise Him! PRAISE THE LORD!

Have a great, blessed New Year's Day!

Bill

Avery with another of her Christmas presents!


Hi,

I pray that you will understand that while you were a sinner Jesus loved you enough to give His life for you. How much more now that you belong to Him!

Shalom,

Bill

A Christmas stocking for a princess!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that in the same way that Jesus was made sin with YOUR sin,  YOU are made righteous with HIS righteousness!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Avery's very first Cabbage Patch doll!



Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Roman soldiers  (John 19:2).
  2.  The tongue  (Proverbs 18:21).
  3.  Naaman  (2 Kings 5:11).
  4.  Peter  (Acts 5:15).
  5.  Goliath  (1 Chronicles 20:5).


New Quiz: Final Answer Quiz # 17.
Answer these questions.

  1.  Where did Jesus say His followers would never walk?

• A.     In sin
• B      In sorrow
• C.     In darkness
• D.     In fear

  2.  Where were two of Christ's followers going when the resurrected Jesus joined them on the road?

• A.     Emmaus
• B.     Jerusalem
• C.     Samaria
• D.     Rome

  3.  How did the Roman soldiers hasten the deaths of the robbers crucified with Jesus?

• A.     By giving them poison
• B.     By cutting off their heads
• C.     By spearing them
• D.     By breaking their legs

  4.  Which of the following precious stones is not part of the New Jerusalem's foundation:?

• A.     Diamond
• B.     Sapphire
• C.     Emerald
• D.     Amethyst

  5.  By what other name was the apostle Thomas known?

• A.     Didymus
• B.     Bithynia
• C.     Tychicus
• D.     Aenon

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Nicklas Lidstrom celebrating his goal against the St. Louis Blues as the Red Wings win 3-2.


Shalom,

I pray that you will come to understand the depth of love that caused Jesus of Nazareth to laty down His life for YOU!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Opening presents with Avery Elise!


Hi,

I pray that you will understand the depth of love that Jesus has for you that caused Him to leave His glory in Heaven and be born into this world as the perfect Sacrifice for your sin!

Shalom,

Bill

Merry Christmas with Avery Elise!


Hello,

I pray that you will realize the depth of Love that God has for you that would cause Him to give His only Son so that YOU could become His son, too!

Have a great week!

Bill

Merry Christmas !

Shalom,

I pray that you will understand the great love that God has for you that caused Him to send His only Son to be your Savior! 

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

O Holy Night!


Shalom,

I pray that you and your family will have a wonderful Christmas celebrating the birthday of our Savior - Jesus!

Have a very blessed weekend!

Bill

The Word of God can only be understood by those who have received Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and personal Savior. Is there any reason YOU can't receive Him now?


Hello,

As personal sinners, we all need a personal Savior. I pray that if you have never received Jesus as Lord and Savior, you will do so today!

Shalom,

Bill

Peek-a-boo!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Death  (Revelation 6:1-8).
  2.  Paying taxes  (Luke 20:21-25).
  3.  Hatred toward God  (James 4:4).
  4.  Samuel's  (1 Samuel 28:11).
  5.  The Lion Gate  (Nehemiah 3:13-15).


New Quiz:  Final Answer Quiz  #16.
Answer these questions.

  1.  Who wove the crown of thorns that Jesus wore?

• A.     Pontius Pilate
• B.     Caiaphas, the high priest
• C.     Herod
• D.     Roman soldiers

  2.  According to the proverbs, what has the power of life and death?

• A.     The tongue
• B.     The king
• C.     The rich
• D.     The heart

  3.  Who initially resisted Elijah's suggestion that he wash seven times in the Jordan River to cure his leprosy?

• A.     Ben-hadad
• B.     Gehazi
• C.     Naaman
• D.     Zedekiah

  4.  Which disciple was so well known for his healing powers that people hoped to be touched by his shadow?

• A.     Paul
• B.     Philip
• C.     Peter
• D.     Stephen

  5.  Who was the well-known brother of Lahmi?

• A.     King Saul
• B.     Goliath
• C.     Gideon
• D.     Nebuchadnezzar

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Avery's favorite hiding place!


Shalom,

I pray that you will see any problems you face as light, momentary afflictions that will bring blessings beyond measure if you stand strong on God's Word.

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill