Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Kristine and Brian enjoying a Vikings victory!


Hello,

I pray that you will have a constant awareness of the Father's great love for you so that your faith may be activated and energized!

Shalom,

Bill

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Spending time with my beautiful granddaughter today!



Shalom,
I pray that you will continue to reverently and worshipfully  fear the Lord so that you can receive His great mercy and loving-kindness!

Have a great day!

Monday, September 24, 2012

Ready for yesterday's game between the Minnesota Vikings and the
San Francisco 49ers! VIKINGS WIN 24-13!!!! 



Hello,

I pray that you will learn to lean on, trust and be confident in the Lord and His love for you!

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Expecting a great game from our Minnesota Vikings today as they take on the
San Francisco 49ers at Mall of America Field! GO VIKINGS!!!!


Shalom,

I pray that you will not be ignorant of the mercy, grace and love that your Heavenly Father has for you!

Have a powerful and anointed Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, September 22, 2012

The undefeated Minnesota Golden Gopher football team will host
 the Syracuse Orange tonight at TCF Bank Stadium!
GO GOPHERS!!!! 


Hello,

I pray that you will learn how to cast, hurl, fling, toss ALL of your care on your Heavenly Father because He cares FOR you affectionately and ABOUT you watchfully (1 Peter 5:7 AMP)!

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, September 21, 2012

The New York Yankees Outfielder, Ichiro Suzuki, was 9-12 in the  series sweep over the
 Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium!




Hello,

I pray that you will have complete trust in the love of God to deliver you in every area.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, September 20, 2012

The Word of God - VITAL for you - spirit, soul and body!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous questions.

  1.  Psalm 119 with 176 verses.
  2.  Jeremiah  (Jeremiah 13:23).
  3.  Belshazzar  (Daniel 5).
  4.  Ruth  (Ruth 3:7-9; 4:10).
  5.  Bread  (Genesis 37:23-25).


New Quiz:  Hard Trivia Questions  #11.
Answer these questions.

  1.  A scarlet cord in a window saved someone and their family. Who was this person?
  2.  In a contest for good-looking men, four men won because they followed God's dietary laws and God blessed them. Who were these men?
  3.  Elisha cursed forty-two young boys because they made fun of him and mocked him. What did they say?
  4.  As a result of the curse of Elisha, what happened to these young boys?
  5.  When God expelled Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden, He placed Cherubim at the ______ of the Garden of Eden.

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

God's Word is TRUTH!   John 17:17

Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that you have the potential to be MORE than a conqueror through the love that God has for you!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Andy Pettitte returns tonight! GO YANKEES!!!


Hello,

I pray  that you will lean on, trust and have complete confidence in Jesus Christ Who loves you unconditionally!

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, September 17, 2012

Rafael Soriano, the New York Yankees Closer since the injury to Mariano Rivera,  recorded his 40th save of the year  yesterday to join only 3 other pitchers to have done so! Great job, SO!  GO YANKEES!!!


Shalom,

I pray that instead of focusing on the problems in your life, you will continually focus on our Father's great love for you as shown in Hebrews 13:5 (AMPLIFIED)!

MAKE it a great week!

Bill

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Avery and Brian, up close and personal! 


Shalom,

I pray that you will have great confidence in the steadfast love of your Heavenly Father that never changes!

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Nick and Nathalie!



Hello,

I pray that you will become deeply rooted and grounded in the love of God that never fails!

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, September 14, 2012

Avery keeping warm and comfortable!


Shalom,

I pray that you will remember that God has removed you from satan's dominion and placed you in the Kingdom of God!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Bill

Thursday, September 13, 2012

It's Snow White and she's busy cooking!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Jesus wept  (John 11:35).
  2.  Absalom  (2 Samuel 18:9-10).
  3.  C - 13  (Genesis 29-30; 35) {12 sons and 1 daughter}.
  4.  Seven  (Genesis 7:1, 4).
  5.  A raven  (1 Kings 17:1, 6).


New Quiz:  Hard Trivia Questions  #10.

  1.  What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
  2.  In what book of the Bible do you find the following words: "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots"?
  3.  When a certain king put on a feast, God's handwriting appeared on the wall and startled everyone present. What is the name of this king?
  4.  What is the name of the woman who slept at the feet of her future husband?
  5.  What type of food did the brothers of Joseph eat after they threw him into the pit?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Monkey Business! Avery Elise and Curious George!


Hello,

I pray that you have chosen to become a member of the family of God (by receiving Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and personal Savior) rather than remaining in the family of satan!

Shalom,

Bill



Tuesday, September 11, 2012

REMEMBERING!


Hello,

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

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, September 10, 2012

#12 - Percy Harvin played a big part in the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars yesterday! 

Hello,

I pray that you will take your position of authority as a child of Almighty God because you have received Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and personal Savior!

Have a powerful week!

Bill

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Avery walking with Uncle Jon!


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand the incredible quality of  love that God has for His children; those who have received Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and Savior.

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Planning her next move at the playground! 

Hello,

I pray that you will begin to comprehend what being an heir of God and a joint-heir with Jesus means for your life!

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, September 7, 2012

Here comes Avery!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that if you have received Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and personal Savior, then God is YOUR loving Heavenly Father!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Uncle Jon and Avery!

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  The glory is departed  (1 Samuel 4:21).
  2.  Cephas  (John 1:42); Simon  (Matthew 10:2); Simeon   (Acts 15:14).
  3.  Onesimus  (Philemon  10-12).
  4.  Goliath  (1 Samuel  17:43).
  5.  Eli  (1 Samuel 4:15, 18).


New Quiz:  Hard Trivia Questions  #9.
Answer these questions.

  1.  What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
  2.  What Bible character accidentally hanged himself in a tree?
  3.  How many children did Jacob have:

  • A.    9
  • B.    11
  • C.    13
  • D.    15
  • E.    17
  4.  How many days was Noah on the Ark before it started to rain?
  5.  What type of bird fed the prophet Elijah?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Nathalie and Avery just going for a drive!



Shalom,

I pray that you will understand the vital importance of the "Virgin Birth"!

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Kristine and Avery and a very big dinosaur!

Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that the New Birth makes you a member of the family of God!

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, September 3, 2012

Make Jesus YOUR #1 priority!

Hello,

I pray that you will be confident in the Truth that you are a child of God because you have received Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and Savior!

Have a great week!

Bill



Sunday, September 2, 2012

Brian and Avery enjoying a warm summer day!


Shalom,

I pray that you will become more aware every day of the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, September 1, 2012

The Word of God!


Hi,

I pray that you will understand that Jesus loves YOU just as much as the Father loves HIM!

Have a great day!

Bill

Friday, August 31, 2012














Such a big slide for a little girl!


Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute faith in God for your protection, provision and safety!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, August 30, 2012













Our Congressman from Wisconsin, Paul Ryan, will make an exceptional Vice President of the United States!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers from previous quiz.

  1.  Nimrod  (Genesis 10:8-9).
  2.  Vashti  (Esther 1:17).
  3.  Elijah  (1 Kings 17:1).
  4.  David  (Psalm 56:8).
  5.  Michael  (Jude 9).


New Quiz:  Hard Trivia Questions  #8.
Answers these questions.

  1.  What does the word Ichabod mean?
  2.  The apostle Peter was  known by three names. What were they?
  3.  What was the name of the runaway slave who went back to his master?
  4.  Who said, "Am I a dog, that you come to me with staves?"
  5.  What is the name of the partially blind man who was ninety-eight years old and was very fat who fell off his seat and broke his neck?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!


Wednesday, August 29, 2012














Pretty ladies going for a drive!


Hello,

I pray that you will go boldly before His throne daily!

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill

Tuesday, August 28, 2012














More fun with Avery!


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that the Father loves you because you love Jesus!

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, August 27, 2012














Avery's princess bedroom! She loves it!


Shalom,

I pray that you will never allow yourself to become discouraged, knowing that God is always for you!

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, August 26, 2012














Enjoyed helping 4th grade teacher Mr. Novak get his class room set up for the new school year!


Hello,

I pray that your heart will overflow with gratitude to Jesus for all that He has done for you!

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, August 25, 2012














Avery still likes riding her Princess Pony!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand more and more each day the love that Jesus has for you!

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, August 24, 2012














Family fun at the Mardi Gras!


Shalom,

I pray that you will rejoice in the Truth that Jesus became sin with your sin so that you can be set free!

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, August 23, 2012














Swinging Avery at the playground!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Their names are not written in the Book of Life  (Revelation 20:15).
  2.  Publius  (Acts 28:1, 7).
  3.  Cain  (Genesis 4:16).
  4.  Matthias  (Acts 1:26).
  5.  The seven sons of Sceva  ()Acts 19:13-16).


New Quiz:  Hard Trivia Questions  #7
Answer these questions.

  1.  "And Cush begat __________. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord."
  2.  What was the name of the queen that was replaced by Esther?
  3.  What Bible character was called "The Tishbite"?
  4.  Who in the Bible asked God to put his tears in a bottle?
  5.  What was the name of the archangel who debated with the devil?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, August 22, 2012














Brian and Avery at the Mardi Gras!


Shalom,

I pray that you will understand that there is no greater love than that which caused Jesus to lay down His life for YOU!

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, August 21, 2012














Playing games with Avery!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that YOU are the joy that was set before Jesus that caused Him to endure the cross!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, August 20, 2012

I am very proud of Aly Raisman, not only for winning her Olympic medals, but for speaking out in support of the Israeli athletes murdered 40 years ago!


Hello,

I pray that you will understand the depth of the love that God has for you that would send Jesus to die for you while you were yet a sinner! 

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, August 19, 2012














Avery at Grandpa Billy's house! We love it when she comes to Ladysmith!


Shalom,

I pray that you will realize that God loves you for all eternity!

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, August 18, 2012














Nathalie and Avery with the Dumbo family!


Hi,

I pray that you will put aside selfish desires so that your life will produce a rich harvest.

Have a great day!

Bill

Friday, August 17, 2012














More playground fun with Avery!


Shalom,

I pray that you will be at peace and receive God's blessings because you are conformed to His will.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, August 16, 2012














Avery Elise is so happy to have Mommy back from her business trip!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Elkanah  (1 Samuel 1:8).
  2.  Hosea  (Hosea 1:2).
  3.  Zechariah  (Zechariah 5:1).
  4.  Lazarus  (Luke 16:20; John 11; 12:1).
  5.  Rhoda  (Acts 12:13).


New Quiz:  Hard Trivia Questions  #6.
Answer these questions.

  1.  Why will people be thrown into the Lake of Fire?
  2.  When Paul was shipwrecked on Melita, he stayed with the chief man on the island. Who was he?
  3.  What is the name of the man who slept in the land of Nod?
  4.  Who was named an apostle by the eleven, who cast lots?
  5.  Who was the Jewish exorcist who tried to cast out an evil spirit and it leaped on him?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012














Grandpa Billy says that Skype is fun, but spending time with Avery in person is so much better!


Hello,

I pray that you will realize that your love for God will enable everything in your life to work out for the best.

Shalom,

Bill

Tuesday, August 14, 2012














Is this a future Olympian?


Hello,

I pray that you will understand that God has not called you to carry out His will through limited human strength!

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, August 13, 2012














Nathalie and Nick!


Shalom,

I pray that you will see a manifestation of the strength of the Lord Jesus that lives in your heart.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, August 12, 2012

















John 17:17: "Your Word is Truth."


Shalom,

I pray that you will have absolute faith that the strength of the Lord is more than sufficient for your every need.

Have a powerful Worship Service!

Bill

Saturday, August 11, 2012


















Avery Elise ready for the summer sun!


Shalom,

I pray that you will desire the intimate knowledge of God that will release His strength to carry out His will for your life.

Have a great day!

Bill

Friday, August 10, 2012














In the huddle for our Spoken Word Church 30th Anniversary Picnic football game!


Hello,

I pray that you will have confidence that God will bring you through no matter how difficult your problems may seem to be.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, August 9, 2012














Bless Israel and BE blessed!


Do Your Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Deborah - the first woman judge of Israel  (Judges 4:4-5).
  2.  Achish - the king of Gath  (1 Samuel 21:-12-15).
  3.  Proverbs  (Proverbs 11:22).
  4.  Belshazzar  (Daniel 5:2).
  5.  The day of evil  (Proverbs 16:4).

New Quiz: Hard Trivia Questions  #5.
Answer these questions:

  1.  Hannah was the mother of Samuel. What was the name of her husband?
  2.  To whom did God tell to go and  marry a prostitute?
  3.  What is the name of the Bible character who saw a roll flying in the sky?
  4.  Two men in the Bible had the same name. One was a very poor man and the other was a friend of Jesus. What was their common name?
  5.  Who was the person who answered the door when Peter was released from prison?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, August 8, 2012














Nick and Nathalie!


Shalom,

I pray that you will rejoice because you are certain that the Lord will successfully complete His plan for your life.

Have a great Mid-week Service!

Bill