Photo for 04/01/2007

Abandoned store at War Eagle, Arkansas…

Points To Ponder 04/01/2007

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Some people will believe anything if it is whispered to them.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (Revelation 3:20)
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'Behold, I stand at the door and knock; If anyone ______ my voice and opens the ________, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.
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Fill in the blanks above. Who is standing at the door knocking?
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Photo for 03/31/2007

Butterflies at War Eagle…

Points To Ponder 03/31/2007

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The character of our children tomorrow depends on what we put into their hearts today.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (Hebrews 11:6)
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And without ________ it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
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Photo for 03/30/2007

Just below the War Eagle Mill ..

Points To Ponder 03/30/2007

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God’s children should reflect their Father’s likeness.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (Romans 8:38-39)
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We have finished up the Gospels and the Book of Acts so for a little while we are going to do various selected Scripture passages.
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(New Testament) For I am convinced that neither ________ nor life, neither _________ nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor __________, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Photo for 03/29/2007

Waterfalls on the spillway at the War Eagle Mill…

Points To Ponder 03/29/2007

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When we follow Jesus, all of life changes direction.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 28:30-31)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). For ______ whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Photo for 03/28/2007

Inside the War Eagle Flour Mill……

Points To Ponder 03/28/2007

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He pleases God best who trusts Him most.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 28:25-28)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: "The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your forefathers when he said through Isaiah the prophet: "'Go to this people and say, "You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving." For this people's heart has become ______________; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.' "Therefore I want you to know that God's salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!"
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Photo for 03/27/2007

South of Eureka Springs is War Eagle where there is an operating water powered flour mill.

Points To Ponder 03/27/2007

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In creation we see God’s hand; in redemption we see His heart.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 28:21-24)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). They replied, "We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of the brothers who have come from there has reported or said anything _______ about you. But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect." They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. From morning till evening he explained and declared to them the kingdom of God and tried to convince them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.
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Photo for 03/26/2007

Steam Engine #201 of the Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railroad.

Points To Ponder 03/26/2007

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When the OUTLOOK is not good, try the UPLOOK.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 28:17-20)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews. When they had assembled, Paul said to them: "My brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. They examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death. But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to _________-- not that I had any charge to bring against my own people. For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain."
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Photo for 03/25/2007

Stop, Look and Listen……..Eureka Springs has an excursion/dinner train you can ride…this was shot at the station.

Points To Ponder 03/25/2007

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A narrow mind with a wide mouth brings trouble.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 28:15-16)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). The brothers there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these men Paul thanked God and was encouraged. When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by ________, with a __________ to guard him.
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Photo for 03/24/2007

A steam engine at Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Points To Ponder 03/24/2007

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We gain strength from the temptation we resist.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 28:11-14)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island. It was an Alexandrian ship with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux. We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three days. From there we set sail and arrived at Rhegium. The next day the south wind came up, and on the following day we reached Puteoli. There we found some brothers who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to ___________.
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Photo for 03/23/2007

The train order board at the Eureka Springs Railroad Depot.

Points To Ponder 03/23/2007

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You never know how soon it may be too late.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 28:7-10)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and for three days entertained us hospitably. His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his __________ on him and ____________ him. When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. They honored us in many ways and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.
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Photo for 03/22/2007

Now for a change of scenery we are going to head down to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Here is the view from the cabin we stay in that overlooks Beaver Lake, Arkansas.

Points To Ponder 03/22/2007

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No service is fruitful, unless done in the power of the Holy Spirit.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 28:6)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead, but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a ______________.
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Photo for 03/21/2007

The first flowers to pop up in our yard this spring…..some jonquils?

Points To Ponder 03/21/2007

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If you’re on the Rock…then you are supposed to be His lighthouse!
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 28:1-5)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, "This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live." But Paul __________ the snake off into the _________ and suffered no ill effects
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Photo for 03/20/2007

Here is an ‘HO’ scale model I built for a photo contest. I painted the backdrop, scratchbuilt the scenery, trees, tunnel portal, and bridge abutments.

Points To Ponder 03/20/2007

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Does your walk match your talk?
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:42-44)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). The soldiers planned to ______the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping. But the centurion wanted to spare Paul's life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. The rest were to get there on planks or on pieces of the ship. In this way __________ reached land in safety.
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Photo for 03/19/2007

A fountain near us during our February cold spell.

Points To Ponder 03/19/2007

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Man’s littleness is expressed by the presence of the stars.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:38-41)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). When they had eaten as much as they wanted, they lightened the ship by throwing the grain into the sea. When daylight came, they did not recognize the land, but they saw a bay with a sandy beach, where they decided to run the ship aground if they could. Cutting loose the anchors, they left them in the sea and at the same time untied the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach. But the ship struck a _________ and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf.
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Photo for 03/18/2007

A BIG buck on the move out at Shawnee Mission Park. Hand held @ 1/200 sec @ f 5.6 with an ISO of 800 with the lens set to 376 mm.

Points To Ponder 03/18/2007

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Our duty is not to see through one another, but to see one another through.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:33-37)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. "For the last ___________ days," he said, "you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food-- you haven't eaten anything. Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to survive. Not one of you will lose a single hair from his head." After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. They were all encouraged and ate some food themselves. Altogether there were _______ of us on board.
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Photo for 03/17/2007

Awhile back I saw something fly up our street so I went outside and got a picture of this hawk(?) on a neighbors rooftop.

Points To Ponder 03/17/2007

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A smooth sea never makes a skillful sailor.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:30-32)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). In an attempt to escape from the ship, the sailors let the lifeboat down into the sea, pretending they were going to lower some anchors from the bow. Then Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, "Unless these men stay with the ship, you cannot be saved." So the soldiers cut the _______ that held the lifeboat and let it ______ ___________.
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Photo for 03/16/2007

Another young deer…at Shawnee Mission Park.

Points To Ponder 03/16/2007

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Man needs more than a new start, he needs a new heart.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:25-29)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island." On the ____________ night we were still being driven across the Adriatic Sea, when about midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land. They took soundings and found that the water was a hundred and twenty feet deep. A short time later they took soundings again and found it was ninety feet deep. Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four __________ from the stern and prayed for daylight.
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Photo for 03/15/2007

This is the first winter for this young deer…at Shawnee Mission Park.

Points To Ponder 03/15/2007

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Many people repent of their sins by thanking God that they aren’t as wicked as their neighbors.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:19-24)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). On the third day, they threw the ship's __________ overboard with their own hands. When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: "Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss. But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before ________; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.'
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Photo for 03/14/2007

Snow at Shawnee Mission Park. I would have sent these snow pictures sooner but I didn't want to break into the pictures of the Mosquito Pass trip...:O)

Points To Ponder 03/14/2007

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When you study the Bible "hit or miss," you always MISS more than you HIT!
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:19-24)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). On the third day, they threw the ship's __________ overboard with their own hands. When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: "Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss. But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before ________; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.'
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Photo for 03/13/2007

A deer in the snow out at Shawnee Mission Park.

Points To Ponder 03/13/2007

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The caves of sorrow have mines of diamonds.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:15-18)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along. As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were hardly able to make the lifeboat secure. When the men had hoisted it aboard, they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and let the ship be driven along. We took such a violent battering from the storm that the next day they began to throw the __________ overboard.
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Photo for 03/12/2007

A lone duck contemplates a dip into the icy water of the lake at Shawnee Mission Park.

Points To Ponder 03/12/2007

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A good Christian shows the way, knows the way and goes the way.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:11-14)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship. Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided that we should sail on, hoping to reach Phoenix and winter there. This was a harbor in Crete, facing both southwest and northwest. When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the "____________," swept down from the island.
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Photo for 03/11/2007

We have reached the bottom of the east side of Mosquito Pass....So this is our last picture from this trip.

Points To Ponder 03/11/2007

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Grudges, like babies, grow when nursed.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:5-10)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). When we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we landed at Myra in Lycia. There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board. We made slow headway for many days and had difficulty arriving off Cnidus. When the wind did not allow us to hold our course, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. We moved along the coast with difficulty and came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea. Much time had been lost, and sailing had already become dangerous because by now it was after the Fast. So Paul warned them, "Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be _________ and bring great loss to _______ and ______, and to our own ______ also."
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Photo for 03/10/2007

Growing where it was planted..on the east side of Mosquito Pass.

Points To Ponder 03/10/2007

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Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 27:1-4)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV). When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named _________, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. We boarded a ship from Adramyttium about to sail for ports along the coast of the province of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us. The next day we landed at Sidon; and Julius, in kindness to Paul, allowed him to go to his friends so they might provide for his needs. From there we put out to sea again and passed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us.
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Photo for 03/09/2007

A pint sized Pika poses for a picture on east side of Mosquito Pass. Pikas are also called rock rabbits or coneys. It is also known as the "whistling hare" due to its high-pitched alarm call when diving into its burrow. The pika may look like a hamster, but is actually a cousin of the rabbit. The name "pika" appears to be derived from the Tungus "piika", or perhaps from the Russian "pikat'", to squeak. In the United States the pronunciation of the name is usually altered from /pika/ to /pIka/, probably due to the spelling.

Points To Ponder 03/09/2007

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A modern world with no need of God produces modern people with no sense of gratitude.” Os Guinness
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 26:30-32)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV) The king rose, and with him the governor and Bernice and those sitting with them. They left the room, and while talking with one another, they said, "This man is not doing anything that deserves death or imprisonment." Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been set __________ if he had not appealed to Caesar."
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Photo for 03/08/2007

I believe this is a part of the London Mine complex (?) on east side of Mosquito Pass.

Points To Ponder 03/08/2007

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You can’t fill an empty bucket from a dry well.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 26:25-29)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV) "I am not insane, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable. The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do." Then Agrippa said to Paul, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a ____________?" Paul replied, "Short time or long-- I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains."
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Photo for 03/07/2007

Ron and Vicki on the east side of Mosquito Pass.

Points To Ponder 03/07/2007

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Heaven goes by favor: if it went by merit, you would stay out, and your dog would go in.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 26:19-24)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV) "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. That is why the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me. But I have had God's help to this very day, and so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen--that the Christ would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to his own people and to the Gentiles." At this point Festus interrupted Paul's defense. "You are out of your ______, Paul!" he shouted. "Your great learning is driving you ____________."
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Photo for 03/06/2007

Looking back at Interstate we've been on as it comes down the east side of Mosquito Pass.

Points To Ponder 03/06/2007

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God teaches us how to really love by putting us around unlovable people.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 26:12-18)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV) "On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. About _______, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the ______, blazing around me and my companions. We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.' "Then I asked, 'Who are you, Lord?' "'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,' the Lord replied. 'Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you. I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
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Photo for 03/05/2007

A view of a plant growing out of the rocks as we head down the east side of Mosquito Pass.

Points To Ponder 03/05/2007

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If you were given a nickname descriptive of your character, would you be proud of it?
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 26:9-11)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV) "I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority of the chief priests I put many of the saints in _______, and when they were put to __________, I cast my vote against them. Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force them to blaspheme. In my obsession against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them.
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Photo for 03/04/2007

A view from the Jeep as we head down the east side of Mosquito Pass..

Points To Ponder 03/04/2007

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The man who sings his own praises always gets the wrong pitch.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 26:1-8)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV) Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense: "King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews, and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently. "The Jews all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem. They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that according to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived as a Pharisee. And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me. Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the ____________?
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Photo for 03/03/2007

A Marmot checks us out as we head down the east side of Mosquito Pass. Photo was taken on a Canon EOS-20D @ 1/400 second @ f/7.1 with a 500 mm lens. ISO was 200. The shot was hand held with an image stabilization lens.

Points To Ponder 03/03/2007

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Each Sunday, church pews are filled with members who are doing nothing with their faith except “keeping” it. - Rick Warren
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 25:22-27)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV) Then Agrippa said to Festus, "I would like to hear this man myself." He replied, "Tomorrow you will hear him." The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience room with the high ranking officers and the leading men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. Festus said: "King Agrippa, and all who are present with us, you see this man! The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him in Jerusalem and here in Caesarea, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. I found he had done nothing deserving of death, but because he made his appeal to the Emperor I decided to send him to Rome. But I have nothing definite to write to His Majesty about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that as a result of this investigation I may have something to write. For I think it is unreasonable to send on a prisoner without specifying the ____________ against him."
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Photo for 03/02/2007

A view from the summit of Mosquito Pass ..You can see the road on the right edge of the photo about one-third up from the bottom.

Points To Ponder 03/02/2007

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The goal of our faith is to glorify God.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 25:13-21)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts-NIV) A few days later King _________ and ________ arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. Since they were spending many days there, Festus discussed Paul's case with the king. He said: "There is a man here whom Felix left as a prisoner. When I went to Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews brought charges against him and asked that he be condemned. "I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand over any man before he has faced his accusers and has had an opportunity to defend himself against their charges. When they came here with me, I did not delay the case, but convened the court the next day and ordered the man to be brought in. When his accusers got up to speak, they did not charge him with any of the crimes I had expected. Instead, they had some points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a dead man named Jesus who Paul claimed was _________. I was at a loss how to investigate such matters; so I asked if he would be willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial there on these charges. When Paul made his appeal to be held over for the Emperor's decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar."
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