Photo for 08/01/2006

At the Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Lenexa, Kansas . . Shot @ 1/400 @ f-7.1 with 250 mm lens.

Point To Ponder 08/01/2006

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Wowee…..It is HOT here and finding good shots for the “Points To Ponder” images is getting harder every day…everything is burning up!
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You are headed in the right direction when you walk with God.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 17:1-9
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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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Photo for 07/31/2006

A dove makes a bad landing in our backyard!!!...Shot @ 1/640 @ f-10 with 200 mm lens.

Point To Ponder 07/31/2006

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Brooding over the past paralyzes the present and bankrupts the future.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 2:1)
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Jesus was born in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in Judea during the time of King Herod
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Photo for 07/26/2006

A Cardinal at Eureka Springs, Arkansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/30/2006

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He who abandons himself to God will never be abandoned by God.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 26:6-13)
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While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, (pick one)
1.) a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.
2.) a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive frankincense, which she poured on his feet as he was sitting at the table.
3.) a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive hyssop, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.
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Photo for 07/29/2006

Something to “Awk” about…a common grackle in our backyard.

Point To Ponder 07/29/2006

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Failure is never final if you begin again with God.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 10:2-4)
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One of the 12 disciples was originally a tax collector. He wrote one of the Gospels. What was his name? _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Photo for 07/28/2006

The moon on 5/22/2006

Point To Ponder 07/28/2006

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Christ's death is the measure of your worth to God.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 23:23-24)
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On one occasion Jesus made the statement, “You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.”
He made this statement in regards to the:
1. Pharisees and the Sadducees in regards to their teaching about the Sabbath day.
2. Blind Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus).
3. Disciples when they wanted to call down fire on some that were preaching the good news, but were not a part of their group.
4. Teachers of the law and Pharisees
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Photo for 07/27/2006

A big buzz at Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Mission, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/27/2006

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The way of obedience is the way of blessing.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 22:34-39)
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Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"
What was the answer that Jesus gave? (pick one)
• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
• Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
• Love your neighbor as yourself.
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Photo for 07/26/2006

At Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Mission, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/26/2006

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You can measure your love for God by your obedience to His word.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 16:13-17)
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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 _ _ _ _ the _ _ _ _ _ _ ; 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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Photo for 07/25/2006

An old mine at Red Mtn. Town (Near Ouray, Colorado)

Point To Ponder 0725/2006

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You can never praise God too much.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 20:1-16)
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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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Photo for 07/24/2006

At Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Mission, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/24/2006

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Every temptation is an opportunity to trust God.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 18:21-22)
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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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Photo for 07/23/2006

Part of the remains of the marble finishing plant at Marble, Colorado. The tomb of the “Unknown Soldier came from a quarry near here.

Point To Ponder 07/23/2006

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God's gift to a dying world is the life giving Savior.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 11:9-11)
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A messenger was sent ahead of Jesus to "prepare the way".
What was his name? ______________________

Humanly speaking how was this man related to Jesus?
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Photo for 07/22/2006

At the Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Lenexa, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/22/2006

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Our greatest security is found in the eternal love of the eternal God.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 20:20-24)
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“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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Photo for 07/21/2006

A young sparrow in our backyard . . .

Point To Ponder 07/21/2006

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To avoid being drawn into error, keep a firm grip on the truth.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 10:28-31)
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Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two ___________ sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many _____________. (NIV)
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For answer see photo above…:o)
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Photo for 07/20/2006

At Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Mission, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/20/2006

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To renew your love for God, review God's love for you.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 6:9-15)
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In the "model prayer" where Jesus gave us instructions on how to pray he said we are to forgive men when they sin against us. What did He say will happen if we do NOT forgive those that sin against us?
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Photo for 07/19/2006

A young Blue Jay in our back yard . .

Point To Ponder 07/19/2006

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Faith shines brightest in a childlike heart.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 19:24-25)
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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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Photo for 07/18/2006

Some wild turkey’s at Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Mission, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/18/2006

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The world rewards success, God rewards faithfulness.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Matt 17:24-27)
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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?
• Use his credit card
• Go fishing
• Borrow some money from Judas
• Take the money from their treasury
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Photo for 07/17/2006

At the Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Lenexa, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/17/2006

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The seeds we grow today determine the kind of fruit we'll reap tomorrow.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see John 2:1-9)
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What was the occasion at which Jesus performed His first miracle?
What was the miracle?
Who asked Him to do this miracle?
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Photo for 07/16/2006

At the Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Lenexa, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/16/2006

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Our greatest riches are the riches we have in Christ.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 24:27-30)
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Who was the girl that became the wife of Isaac? (pick one)
1) Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite,
2) Rebekah, sister of Laban
3) Basemath daughter of Elon the Eskite.
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Photo for 07/15/2006

At the Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Lenexa, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/15/2006

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People with a heart for God have a heart for people.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 24:12-20)
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When the chief servant of Abraham went on his journey to find a wife for Isaac what was the sign he asked for so that he could know he had found the right girl? (pick one)
1. May it be that when I say to a girl, 'Please set down basket of bread you are carrying that I may have some to eat,' and she says, 'Eat all you want’-- let her be the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac.
2. May it be that when I say to a girl, 'Please let down your jar that I may have a drink,' and she says, 'Drink, and I'll water your camels too'-- let her be the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac.
3. May it be that when I say to a girl, 'Please set down basket of bread you are carrying that I may have some to eat,' and she says, 'Eat all you want, and I'll water your camels too’-- let her be the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac.
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Photo for 07/14/2006

Bush in our front yard . . .

Point To Ponder 07/14/2006

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Godly character is shaped by Godly thoughts.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 23:1-2)
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Sarah, the wife of Abraham, lived to be: (pick one)
1.) 112 years old.
2.) 123 years old.
3.) 127 years old.
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Photo for 07/13/2006

Railroad Crossing sign at Weston, Missouri . . about to be taken over by vines . .

Point To Ponder 07/13/2006

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Profanity disgraces the user and demeans the hearer.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 21:9-21)
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After Isaac was born Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking Isaac. As a result what happened to Hagar and her son Ishmael?
• Sarah left Abraham and moved on from there into the region of the Negev and lived between Kadesh and Shur. For a while she stayed in Gerar with King Abimelech.
• Abraham gave both Ishmael and Isaac equal shares of his inheritance.
• Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar and then sent her off with Ishmael into the desert of Beersheba.
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Photo for 07/12/2006

At Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/12/2006

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Does your life shed light or cast shadows?
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 21:1-8)
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Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised. Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.

What was the name they gave the child? _ _ _ _ _
How old was Abraham when this child was born? _ _ _
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Photo for 07/11/2006

A mutant Cardinal??? No, this is NOT trick photography…I’m not sure about what happened to this Cardinal….Either he never got his head feathers or he lost them?

Point To Ponder 07/11/2006

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It is not enough to aim, you must hit.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis Gen 20:12)
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What was the half truth that Abram asked Sari (his wife) to tell the Pharaoh of Egypt?

BONUS POINT: Why did he ask her to tell Pharaoh this half truth?
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Photo for 07/10/2006

A fawn at Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, Kansas . .

Point To Ponder 07/10/2006

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I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody. - Bill Cosby
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 19:17-26)
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When Lot and his family fled from Sodom and Gomorrah what happened to his wife and why?
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Photo for 07/09/2006

The Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railroad.

Point To Ponder 07/09/2006

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The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention. - Richard Moss
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 19:15-26)
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When God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah how many lives were spared?

BONUS POINT: Who were they?
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Photo for 07/08/2006

An old steam engine on the Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railroad.

Point To Ponder for 07/08/2006

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It’s impossible to learn what you think you already know.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 18:20-33)
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Abraham interceded on behalf of Sodom and Gomorrah and asked the Lord "Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the 50 righteous people in it? The LORD said, "If I find fifty righteous people in the city of Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake." (NIV)

Abraham continued to intercede until the Lord agreed to spare the place for just _ _ people.
• 40
• 30
• 20
• 10
• 5
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Photo for 07/07/2006

Point To Ponder for 07/07/2006

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It takes courage to be creative. Just as soon as you have a new idea, you are a minority of one. - E. Paul Torrance
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 18:8-15)
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The LORD said, (to Abraham) …..I will surely return to you next year, and Sarah will have a son.………….meanwhile Sarah was listening at the tent door……….

What was Sarah’s response to this news from the Lord?
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Photo for 07/06/2006

A water lily in the water garden at the Christa McAuliffe Elementary School in Lenexa, Kansas. Photo was shot at 1/640 @f/9 at 500 mm with an ISO of 200.

Point To Ponder 07/06/2006

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Prayer is pouring your heart out in the presence of someone you can totally trust….God
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 17:1-5)
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How old was Abram when God changed his name to Abraham?
• 47
• 76
• 89
• 99
• 103
Why did God change his name?
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Photo for 07/05/2006

Something to BUZZ about… at the Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Lenexa, Kansas.

Point To Ponder for 07/05/2006

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Even though you might be just one person in this world, you might mean the whole world to just one person.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 16:16)
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Hagar, the Egyptian maidservant of Sari, bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. How old was Abram when Ishmael was born?
• 26
• 46
• 66
• 86
• 106
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Photo for 07/04/2006

IN GOD WE TRUST . . . . .

Point To Ponder for 07/04/2006

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God grades on the cross, not the curve.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 16:1-15)
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When Sarai, Abram's wife, realized that the LORD had kept her from having children how did she try to remedy the problem?
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Photo for 07/03/2006

At Shawnee Mission Park . .

Point To Ponder for 07/03/2006

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A study of economics usually reveals that the best time to buy anything was last year.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 14:11-24)
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What was the name of king of Salem who brought out bread and wine to Abram and blessed him when he returned from pursuing the four kings that had seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food; and had also carried off Abram's nephew Lot and his possessions?
• _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
• What did Abram give to this king?
• Who was this king?
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Photo for 07/02/2006

At the Legler Barn Museum . .

Point To Ponder for 07/02/206

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Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of its strength.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Genesis 11:29)
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The name of Abram's wife was Sarai, and the name of Nahor's wife was:
• Milcal
• Michael
• Milcah
• Hagar
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