Another Iris in our backyard. 

Points To Ponder 05/31/2005

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Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - At what is commonly referred to as the “Last Supper” what did Jesus do that showed His humility and at the same time gave us an example “servant hood” that we should follow? (pick one)

1.) He prepared the entire Passover meal and served each of the disciples in turn from the greatest to the least.

2.) He poured wine into the cup of each disciple and broke off a piece of bread for each one to eat.

3.) He poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around Him.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 26:14ff.

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Iris blooming in our backyard. 

Points To Ponder 05/30/2005

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To get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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New Testament - Then one of the Twelve went to the chief priests asked, "What are you willing to give me if I hand Him (Jesus) over to you?"

Who was the disciple the betrayed Jesus?

1.) One of the physical half-brothers of Jesus named Judas.
2.) Judas the brother of James and probably the writer of the Epistle of Jude.
3.) The one called Judas Iscariot.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 26:6ff.
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A view from the "Devil's Gate Viaduct" on the Georgetown Loop Railroad at Georgetown, Colorado.

A view from the "Devil's Gate Viaduct" on the Georgetown Loop Railroad at Georgetown, Colorado. Note the shadow of the train below us in the lower left hand corner.

Engine #40 taking on water on the Georgetown Loop Railroad at Georgetown, Colorado.
Also know as the GB&L (Georgetown, Breckenridge & Leadville Railroad)
 

Engines #12 & #40 on the Georgetown Loop Railroad at Georgetown, Colorado.
Also know as the GB&L (Georgetown, Breckenridge & Leadville Railroad)
 

Engine #40 on the Georgetown Loop Railroad at Georgetown, Colorado.
Also known as the GB&L (Georgetown, Breckenridge & Leadville Railroad)
 

Points To Ponder 05/25/2005

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The price of greatness is taking responsibility.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are. Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"

What was the answer that Jesus gave to their question?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 21:1-13 & Mark 11:9-17

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American Eagle Mine near Victor, Colorado. 

Points To Ponder 05/24/2005

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"Exclusiveness and exclusion always result from making a false idol of purity.” - Os Guinness

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - On one occasion Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!"

Later on Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts.

Did Jesus overturn the tables of the money changers on same day that He rode the donkey into Jerusalem or on the next day?

Clue……you will need to look in more that one Gospel to find the WHOLE story…

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 20:20ff.

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Remains of the Vindicator Mine near Victor, Colorado.

Points To Ponder 05/23/2005

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A skeptic is a person who when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it's a forgery.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - “Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him.”

Who were the sons and what was the favor she asked of Jesus?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 20:1ff.

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Gost town of Burrow's Park, Colorado. 

Points To Ponder 05/22/2005

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Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - The statement, "So the last will be first, and the first will be last." is found in a story about: (pick one)

· A wood pile

· A buried treasure

· A landowner

· A flock of sheep

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 19:24ff.

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Canadian Goose and Gosling at Table Rock Lake, Missouri.
 

Points To Ponder 05/21/2005

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“Hurt people, hurt people.” - Brad Fangman

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - Jesus said, “it is easier for a _ _ _ _ _ to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 18:21ff.

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Chipmunk at Yankee Boy, Basin (near Ouray, Colorado).
 

Points To Ponder 05/20/2005

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“God calls men and woman who will be committed to their life tasks with no reservations, no retreats, [and] no regrets.” - Os Guinness

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but _____________ times?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 18:1ff.

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Marmot in the Colorado High Country.
 

Points To Ponder 05/19/2005

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“Great opportunities often disguise themselves in small tasks.” - Rick Warren

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - On one occasion the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" How did Jesus answer this question?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 17:24ff.

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Oil painting I did of an old mine that is located below James Peak, Colorado. 

Points To Ponder 05/18/2005

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Self pity is a short cut to insanity.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, "Doesn't your teacher pay the temple tax?" "Yes, he does," he replied. What did Jesus tell Peter to do to come up with money to pay the tax?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 17:1ff.

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Sheep grazing in an alpine pasture above the ghost town of Eureka, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 05/17/2005

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Life has many choices. Eternity has two. What's yours?

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - Jesus took along three disciples and went up a high mountain by themselves where He was transfigured before them. Who were the three disciples?

BONUS POINT: Who were the two people that appeared and talked with Jesus while they were on the mountain?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 16:24ff.

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Waterfall on Cinnamon Pass, Colorado 

Points To Ponder 05/16/2005

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Some marriages may be made in heaven, but they ALL have to be maintained on earth.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must

_ _ _ _ himself and take up his _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ _ me. For whoever wants to _ _ _ _ his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 16:13ff.

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Butterfly at Marble, Colorado. 

Points To Ponder 05/15/2005

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“We become whatever we are committed to.” - Rick Warren

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He began asking His disciples, saying, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said” Some say you are _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ; and others, _ _ _ _ _ _ but still others, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , or one of the prophets."

BONUS POINT: What was the Peter’s answer? How did he come up with his answer?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 16:5ff.

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Lizard Lake, en route to the ghost town of Crystal City, Colorado. 

Points To Ponder

Points To Ponder 05/14/2005
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NOT doing something (that is morally, ethically or spiritually wrong) the FIRST time is a tremendous bulwark against doing it later.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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New Testament - Jesus often referred to the corrupt and vicious ways of the Pharisees and Sadducees. To what ingredient (that is used in the making of bread) did Jesus compare the ways Pharisees and Sadducees to?
_ _ _ _ _ (NIV) or _ _ _ _ _ _ (KJV)

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 15:32ff.
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Reflection at Alta Lake (near Telluride, Colorado) 

Points To Ponder 05/13/2005

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"Few things are more ignominious than failing at something that was not worth doing in the first place.” [ignominious = dishonorable, disgraceful, shameful] - Os Guinness

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - The second time Jesus fed the multitude he started out with __ loaves of bread and a few small fish. They had __ basketfuls of leftovers and the crowd numbered _, _ _ _ men besides women and children.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 15:22ff.

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Boarding house at the ghost town of Red Mountain Town (near Ouray, Colorado)
 

Points To Ponder 05/12/2005

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Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - A Canaanite woman came to Jesus and said "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." However, Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us."

What was the statement that Jesus made, and what was the woman’s comment that caused Jesus say "Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted."

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matthew 14:23ff.

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Sunset at Beaver Lake, Arkansas 

Points To Ponder 05/11/2005

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If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon that little will become great. Hesiod

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - After the feeding of the 5,000. During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to the disciples (who were in a boat), walking on the lake. Which disciple got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. _ _ _ _ _

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matt 14:1ff.

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Train order board at the Eureka Springs Railroad Depot, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 

Points To Ponder 05/10/2005

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"Human nature if it is healthy demands excitement. And if it does not obtain its thrilling excitement in the right way it will seek it in the wrong. God never made bloodless stoics, He made passionate saints." - Oswald Chambers

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament -

1. Who had John the Baptist killed? _ _ _ _ _.

2. How was he killed?

3. What was the occasion?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matt 13:54-56.

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Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railroad - Lunch train

Points To Ponder 05/09/2005

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“A person ruled by fear will always find something to be afraid of.” - Brad Fangman

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - Mary, the mother of Jesus, had four other sons after Jesus. What were the names of the four sons?

1. _ _ _ _ _

2. _ _ _ _ _ _

3. _ _ _ _ _

4. _ _ _ _ _

Did Mary have any daughter's? ____

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matt 2:1.

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Beaver Lake, Arkansas....from the deck of the cabin we stayed in...

Points To Ponder 05/08/2005

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“I live before the Audience of One. Before others I have nothing to prove, nothing to gain, nothing to lose.” - General Charles Gordon

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - Jesus was born in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in Judea.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Matt 10:2-4.

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Dogwood blossoms at Beaver Lake, Arkansas…