Views from the old railroad bed of The Florence and Cripple Creek (narrow gauge) Railroad that runs up Phantom Canyon just west of Pikes Peak, Colorado. The railroad was started in 1893 and abandoned in the early 1900’s.

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." - Ronald E. Osborn
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE GOSPEL ACCOUNTS OF THE LIFE OF JESUS
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Luke chapter 23 (NIV)

23 But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. 24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. 25 He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.
26 As they led him away, they seized ________ from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus.
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Photo for 02/16/2012

Again...it’s hard to believe these photos were shot the day before the snow photos on Pikes Peak...This wildflower is called “Golden Banner”. Actually we are on the old railroad bed of The Florence and Cripple Creek (narrow gauge) Railroad that runs up Phantom Canyon just west of Pikes Peak, Colorado. The railroad was started in 1893 and abandoned in the early 1900’s.

Points To Ponder 02/16/2011

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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THE IDOLIZATION OF CELEBRITIES: You know the sun is setting on a culture when small men cast long shadows.
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE GOSPEL ACCOUNTS OF THE LIFE OF JESUS
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Luke chapter 23 (NIV)

22 For the _______ time he spoke to them: "Why? What crime has this man committed? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore I will have him punished and then ________ him."
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Photo for 02/15/2012

Actually we are on the old railroad bed of The Florence and Cripple Creek (narrow gauge) Railroad that runs up Phantom Canyon just west of Pikes Peak, Colorado. The railroad was started in 1893 and abandoned in the early 1900’s. This is one of several tunnels we will pass through.

Points To Ponder 02/15/2011

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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Power corrupts. But the fear of losing power corrupts even more. People will say or do almost anything to hold onto it.
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE GOSPEL ACCOUNTS OF THE LIFE OF JESUS
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Luke chapter 23 (NIV)

18 With one voice they cried out, "Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!" 19(Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)
20 Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate appealed to them again. 21 But they kept shouting, "_________ him! _________ him!"
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Photo for 02/14/2012

Points To Ponder 02/14/2011

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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John 3:16 (ULTIMATE VALENTINE)

16 FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD
          THAT HE GAVE
              HIS ONLY
                      BEGOTTEN
           SON, THAT WHOEVER
           BELIEVES IN HIM
            SHOULD NOT PERISH
          BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.

NKJV
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE GOSPEL ACCOUNTS OF THE LIFE OF JESUS
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Luke chapter 23 (NIV)

13 Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, 14 and said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him. 15 Neither has ________, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death. 16 Therefore, I will punish him and then release him."
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Photo for 02/13/2012

Okay....We’ll take a break from the snow...and head up Phantom Canyon (on the back side of Pikes Peak) and head for the old mining towns of Cripple Creek and Victor. Believe it or not these pictures were taken the day before those we just saw of Pikes Peak...some amazing differences in a lower elevation... :0)

Points To Ponder 02/13/2011

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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He who will not be counseled will not be helped.
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE GOSPEL ACCOUNTS OF THE LIFE OF JESUS
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Luke chapter 23 (NIV)

8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see him. From what he had heard about him, he hoped to see him perform some miracle. 9 He plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 The chief priests and the teachers of the law were standing there, vehemently accusing him. 11 Then Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked him. Dressing him in an elegant robe, they sent him back to Pilate. 12 That day Herod and Pilate became _________ -before this they had been enemies.
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