Avery Elise is 2!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have confidence that the One, True God will liberally supply and fill to the full your every need!

Have a great Service tonight!

Bill

Pretty Miss Avery Elise!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that the fullness of the Godhead (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) lives in you if you are a born again believer in Jesus of Nazareth. You will never be alone again!

Shalom,

Bill

Avery's ready for summer sunshine!


Hi,

I pray that you will trust the Holy Spirit to come to your aid. When you are weak, He is strong!

Have a wonderful week!

Bill

Avery Elise - more 2 year old photo shoot!


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you. He is the Spirit of God!

Have a life-changing Worship Service!

Bill

The prettiest Easter Basket I've ever seen!

Hello,

I pray that you will develop such complete trust in Jesus that you will be able to confidently give control of your life to Him!

Shalom,

Bill

Avery Elise - more 2 year old photo shoot!


Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute certainty that the same Jesus Who won the greatest victory of all time lives in you, by His Spirit!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

I wonder what Avery is thinking here?


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  The fear of the Lord  (Psalm 111:10).
  2.  James and John  (mark 3:17).
  3.  Esther and Mordecai  (Esther 9:31).
  4.  Three times  (2 Corinthians 11:25).
  5.  Matthias  (Acts 1:26).


New Quiz: Final Answer Quiz  #29.
Answer these questions.

What immoral woman is commended in the book of Hebrews for her faith?

• A.     Gomer
• B.     Rahab
• C.     Jezebel
• D.     The woman at the well

  2.  In addition to Jesus, who did the chief priests want to put to death?

• A.     Peter
• B.     John
• C.     Lazarus
• D.     Nicodemus

  3.  When Paul said, "I wish that all men were as I am", he was wishing that they were what?

• A.     Apostles
• B.     Missionaries
• C.     Disciplined
• D.     Unmarried

  4.  Which of the following is not a food the Israelites craved from Egypt?

• A.     Cucumbers
• B.     Melons
• C.     Onions
• D.     Apples

  5.  What judge of Israel made a rash vow that led to the sacrifice of his only daughter?

• A.     Othniel
• B.     Jephthah
• C.     Shamgar
• D.     Samson

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Photo Shoot: Avery Elise at 2!


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that when the Word of God says "Fear not", it is because He will not fail you!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

The Weber family photo!


Hello,

I pray that you will know that because God is with you, for you, and living in you, there is nothing to fear!

Shalom,

Bill

The results of a fun and very busy day!


Hello,

I pray that you will refuse to allow your problems to seem too big or the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible to seem to small! He has the answer to every question and the solution to every problem! Trust Him!

Have a great week,

Bill

Avery Elise OWNING the playground! That's my granddaughter!


Shalom,

I pray that you will fully comprehend that the God Who sits on His throne in Heaven is the very same God Who lives in you by His Spirit!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Birthday presents for the Birthday girl!


Hello,

I pray that you will perfect your love walk by spending time in the presence of God.

Shalom,

Bill

Avery Elise realizing that it's her birthday!


Shalom,

I pray that you will perfect your love walk by loving the Word of God and obeying it at all times.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

This was the Birthday Girl waking up!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Nathan  (2 Samuel 12:7).
  2.  In a fish's mouth  (Acts 11:26).
  3.  Simeon  (Luke 2:21-35).
  4.  Achan  (Joshua 7:20-25).
  5.  Son of Encouragement  (Acts 4:36).


New Quiz:  Final Answer Quiz  #28.
Answer these questions.

  1.  According to the Psalms, what is "the beginning of wisdom"?

• A.     The prayer of faith
• B.     Obedience
• C.     The fear of the Lord
• D.     Repentance

  2.  What brothers were known as "Boanerges", or "sons of thunder"?

• A.     Cain and Abel
• B.     Jacob and Esau
• C.     James and John
• D.     Peter and Andrew

  3.  The Jewish celebration of Purim originated with which Bible story?

• A.     Esther and Mordecai
• B.     David and Goliath
• C.     Joshua and the battle of Jericho
• D.     Nehemiah and the walls of Jerusalem

  4.  How many times was the apostle Paul shipwrecked?

• A.     None
• B.     Once
• C.     Three times
• D.     Eight times

  5.  Who replaced Judas Iscariot as the twelfth apostle?

• A.     John Mark
• B.     Justus
• C.     Matthias
• D.     Luke

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Avery Elise turns 2 today!


Hello,

I pray that you will develop such a deep understanding of the Father's perfect love for you that fear will no power over you.

Have a great day!

Bill

Avery Elise at the party for her 2nd Birthday! She has her Dancing Shoes on!


Hello,

I pray that you will realize that there is no problem too difficult for God! He will NOT let you down!

Shalom,

Bill

Kristine, Avery and Brian Weber at Avery's 2nd Birthday Party!


Hi,

I pray that you will understand with a deep and unshakeable inner certainty that, as a born again believer in Jesus of Nazareth,  the One, True God really is your loving Father!

Have a very blessed week!

Bill

Did YOU set YOUR clocks ahead?


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that in the moment of your greatest weakness, HIS strength will see you through!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Henrik Zetterberg scored 2 goals in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 victory last night over the LA Kings. Tonight they take on the Predators in Nashville. GO RED WINGS!!!


Hello,

I pray that you will never be afraid of evil tidings because you fix your heart firmly on the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible! His Name is Jesus!

Shalom,

Bill

Mariano Rivera, the greatest closer in MLB, watching a Yankees Spring Training game in Tampa, Florida!


Shalom,

I pray that you will meditate constantly in the Word of God so that you may be calm in the face of adversity, relying only on HIM!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Day two  (Genesis 1:20-23).

  2.  Antioch  (Acts 11:26).

  3.  Nathanael  (John 1:46).

  4.  Counting the Israelites  (1 Chronicles 21:1, 14).

  5.  Solomon  (2 Samuel 12:24-25).

New Quiz: Final Answer Quiz  #27.

Answer these questions.

  1.  What prophet rebuked David for his sin with Bathsheba?

• A.     Samuel
• B.     Iddo
• C.     Nathan
• D.     Jehu

  2.  Where did Jesus say Peter would find a coin to pay their temple tax?

• A.     Along the roadside
• B.     In a fish's mouth
• C.     In the hem of Peter's robe
• D.     On the floor of the Upper Room

  3.  What man blessed Mary and Joseph as they presented the young Jesus to the Lord?

• A.     Phanuel
• B.     Simeon
• C.     Heli
• D.     Jairus

  4.  Who was stoned to death after taking silver and gold from the destroyed city of Jericho?

• A.     Achan
• B.     Balak
• C.     Jephunneh
• D.     Zelophehad

  5.  What does the name "Barnabas" mean?

• A.     Devoted to God
• B.     Son of Encouragement
• C.     The Lord Saves
• D.     Man of Faith

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

The Spoken Word Church and Bill Novak Ministries have been "Speaking the Truth in love" for 30 years!


Hello,

I pray that you will put your faith, trust and confidence in the Word of God rather than the thoughts of man.

Shalom,

Bill

God's Word IS Truth!


Hello,

I pray that you will have more faith in the promises of God that are found in His Word than in any circumstance you face!

Shalom,

Bill

Gods Word WORKS!


Shalom,

I pray that you will speak God's encouraging Word to yourself and others so that worry, care and anxiety will not be able to stay!

Have a great week!

Bill

God's Word is TRUTH!

Shalom,

I pray that you will know, recognize and acknowledge the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible, in all of your ways, so that He may direct and make straight and plain your paths!

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

The Red Wings Valtteri Filppula scored 2 goals in their game last night! GO RED WINGS!!!


Hello,

I pray that you will lean on, rely on, and trust completely in the One, True God so that you can operate in His perfect peace!

Shalom,

Bill

You must BE the "Light" in your world today!


Hi,

I pray that you will turn away from all distractions and focus on Jesus of Nazareth, Who is the Author and and perfecter of your faith!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

The One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible founded this nation, and He is NOT finished with it yet!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Uriah  (2 Samuel 11:3, 15).
  2.  Simon Peter  (Mark 1:30-31).
  3.  Micah  (Micah 5:2).
  4.  Cleopas  (Luke 24:18).
  5.  She had had a bad dream  (Matthew 27:19).


New Quiz:  Final Answer Quiz  #26.
Answer these questions.

  1.  On which day of creation did God make birds and fish?

• A.     Day two
• B.     Day three
• C.     Day four
• D.     Day five

  2.  Where were the disciples first called "Christians"?

• A.     Antioch
• B.     Cyprus
• C.     Jerusalem
• D.     Pamphylia

  3.  Who initially scoffed at Jesus, saying, "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?"

• A.     Peter
• B.     Philip
• C.     John
• D.     Nathanael

  4.  What sin of David led to a plague that killed seventy thousand Israelites?

• A.     His adultery with Bathsheba
• B.     The murder of Uriah
• C.     Counting the Israelites
• D.     Polygamy

  5.  What famous Bible personality did God name "Jedidiah"?

• A.     Noah
• B.     Solomon
• C.     Jeremiah
• D.     Daniel

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Henrik Zetterberg, #40, scored the game winning goal as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets last night by a score of 5-2. GO RED WINGS!


Hello,

I pray that you will cast down every negative and ungodly thought and replace it with the Word of God.

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Have YOU received Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and personal Savior?

Hello,

I pray that when you face problems, tests or trials in your life, you will focus on the Word of God!

Shalom,

Bill

Our God IS God, and His Name is JESUS!


Hi!

I pray that you will single-minded concerning the things of God, standing steadfast and immovable on His Word!

Have a fantastic week!

Bill

The New York City skyline! Beautiful!


Shalom,

I pray that you will "be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude], and put on the new nature created in God's image, in true righteousness and holiness" (Ephesians 4:23-24).

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Nick and Nathalie!


Hello,

I pray that you will renew your mind daily with the Word of God so that you will be able to consistently overcome the spirit of fear.

Shalom,

Bill

My very colorful granddaughter, Avery Elise!


Hi,

I pray that you will reject the spirit fear and timidity and receive from God the spirit of love and power and a sound mind!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Nick and Nat with Nathalie's Grandmother!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  A prostitute  (Revelation 17:1-3).
  2.  An earthquake  (Matthew 27:51 & 28:2).
  3.  A double portion of God's Spirit  (2 Kings 2:9).
  4.  Nicodemus  (John 19:39).
  5.  Eutychus  (Acts 20:9).


New Quiz: Final Answer Quiz  #25.
Answer these questions.

  1.  What man did David have killed in order to take his wife, Bathsheba?

• A.     Uriah
• B.     Joab
• C.     Ziba
• D.     Benaiah

  2.  Whose mother-in-law had a fever healed by Jesus?

• A.     Thomas
• B.     Simon Peter
• C.     Matthew
• D.     Judas Iscariot

  3.  Which minor prophet prophesied that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?

• A.     Joel
• B.     Amos
• C.     Micah
• D.     Zechariah

  4.  What follower of Jesus met the resurrected Christ on the road to Emmaus?

• A.     Thomas
• B.     Nathanael
• C.     Martha
• D.     Cleopas

  5.  Why did Pilate's wife advise her husband to leave Jesus alone?

• A.     She believed Isaiah's prophecies.
• B.     She had seen Jesus perform miracles.
• C.     She had a bad dream.
• D.     She feared a Galilean revolt.

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Kristine and Avery at the Minnesota Children's Museum!


Shalom,

I pray that you will learn God's Word and obey His instructions so that you may enjoy His Blessing!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Nick and Nathalie in Wisconsin!


Hello,

I pray that you will refuse to let you heart be troubled with fear and anxiety!

Shalom,

Bill

The Detroit Red Wings Goaltender, Joey MacDonald, celebrating consecutive home ice victory #23 today as the Wings defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-2!


Hello,

I pray that you will refuse to allow cares and worries into your life, but instead will rejoice in all the good things that God has done for you!

Have a great week!

Bill

Brian and Kristine with family in Chicago!

Shalom,

I pray that you will be set free from worry and fear by meditating on the Word of God continually!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

The Detroit Red Wings broke another record tonight, their own, after defeating the Nashville Predators 2-1 to bring their consecutive home ice wins to 22. Pavel Datsyuk scored the game winner with 5 seconds left in regulation time!


Hello,

I pray that you will guard and keep yourselves in the love of God, according to Jude 21.

Shalom ,

Bill

God's Word is TRUTH!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that Jesus loved you first! Now love Him back!

Shalom,

Bill

Nick and Nathalie at the wedding of their friends! Looking good!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Camel hair  (Matthew 3:4).
  2.  Tarshish  (Jonah 1:3).
  3.  A vision of a man requesting help  (Acts 16:9-10).
  4.  "I am coming soon."  (Revelation 22:20).
  5.  Josiah  (2 Kings 22:1 and 23:5).


New Quiz: Final Answer  Quiz #24.
Answer these questions.

  1.  In his Revelation, what did John see sitting upon a scarlet beast?

• A.     A king
• B.     A priest
• C.     A prostitute
• D.     A demon

  2.  According to Matthew, what phenomenon accompanied both the death and resurrection of Jesus?

• A.     Lightning
• B.     Howling wind
• C.     An earthquake
• D.     An eclipse

  3.  What did the prophet Elisha request from his mentor, the prophet Elijah?

• A.     A double portion of God's Spirit
• B.     A scroll of instructions
• C.     His sandals
• D.     One month together in private

  4.  Who assisted Joseph of Arimathea in preparing Jesus' body for burial?

• A.     Zacchaeus
• B.     Bartimaeus
• C.     Cornelius
• D.     Nicodemus

  5.  What young man fell from a window and died during a long message by Paul?

• A.     Eutychus
• B.     Demetrius
• C.     Erastus
• D.     Crispus

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

The Detroit Red Wings saluting their fans after setting a new NHL record with 21 consecutive Home Ice wins, defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1 last night!


Shalom,

I pray that you will commit to live your life to and for Him Who died and rose agin for you!

Have a powerful Mid-week Service!

Bill

Have YOU opened this Valentine's Day gift yet? Please do, while there's still time!


Hello,

I pray that you will say, with Paul, the Apostle, "I have been crucified with Christ and it is no longer I who live, but HE lives IN me!

Have a blessed day!

Bill

The Detroit Red Wings tied with the 1929-30 Bruins and the 1975-76 Flyers for the longest home winning streak in NHL history last night when they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers  4-3! GO RED WINGS!


Hello,

I pray that you will believe that God is faithful, reliable, trustworthy, and true to His Word, and that love never fails!

Have a fantastic week!

Bill

Avery Elise and a few of her "friends"!


Shalom,

I pray that you will have complete faith, trust and confidence in the God Who never sleeps or slumbers!

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

The Red Wings' Tomas Holmstrom celebrates another Red Wings victory in his 1000th game as a Detroit Red Wing!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand the mercy and loving-kindness that our Father God has for you!

Shalom,

Bill

It looks like Grandpa Billy is teaching Avery his typing technique!


Shalom,

I pray that you will persevere in faith through every situation you face so that you may have God's richest and best operating in your life!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

The two back-up Goalies for the Detroit Red Wings, Joey MacDonald and Ty Conklin celebrate the 18th straight home win for the Wings! LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answer these questions.

  1.  Mighty hoof beats  (1 Thessalonians 4:16).
  2.  Wealth  (Proverbs 11:4).
  3.  Hamor the Hivite  (Job 2:11).
  4.  Blindness  (Mark 10:46 & 52).
  5.  A rented house  (Acts 28:30).


New Quiz: Final Answer Quiz  #23.
Answer these questions.

  1.  What were John the Baptist's clothes made of?

• A.     Fine silk
• B.     White linen
• C.     Woven yarn
• D.     Camel hair

  2.  Where did Jonah try to go to avoid God's call to preach?

• A.     Ninevah
• B.     Babylon
• C.     Joppa
• D.     Tarshish

  3.  What convinced the apostle Paul to take the Gospel message to Macedonia?

• A.     God's audible voice
• B.     A vision of a man requesting help
• C.     A letter from Peter
• D.     A sign in the sky

  4.  What is Jesus' last statement in the Bible?

• A.     "Continue in my love."
• B.     "Remember the LORD your God."
• C.     "I am coming soon."
• D.     "My Father's house awaits you."

  5.  Who became king of Judah at age eight, and was commended for turning to God "with all his heart ... soul ... strength?

• A.     Josiah
• B.     Amon
• C.     Manasseh
• D.     Zedekiah

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Another fun day with Avery Elise!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that God is the only real source of all comfort and encouragement.

Have a great day!

Bill