Photo for 03/01/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. We are continuing our trip up the pass where the mountain peaks become more and more jagged.

Points To Ponder 03/01/2008

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PTP: People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 7:31-35 (NIV)
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31 "To what, then, can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? 32 They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to each other:

"'We played the flute for you, and you did not _______; we sang a dirge, and you did not ______.'

33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.' 34 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and "sinners." ' 35 But wisdom is proved right by all her children."
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Photo for 02/29/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. We have now traveled a good ways up the pass and as you can see we are well above timberline. We are looking west towards Telluride.

Points To Ponder 02/29/2008

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PTP: A successful marriage isn't based on finding the right person - it's being the right person.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 7:28-30 (NIV)
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28 I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
29(All the people, even the tax collectors, when they heard Jesus' words, acknowledged that God's way was right, because they had been baptized by John. 30 But the ___________ and experts in the _______ rejected God's purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.)
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Photo for 02/28/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Okay…our last picture of what’s left at the Tomboy Ruins. Tomorrow we head on up the pass.

Points To Ponder 02/28/2008

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PTP: God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 7:24-27 (NIV)
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24 After John's messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: "What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 25 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive clothes and indulge in luxury are in palaces. 26 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a ____________. 27 This is the one about whom it is written:
"'I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will ___________ your way before you.'
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Photo for 02/27/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Here are some more ruins at Tomboy Ruins. The road we will continue on can be seen in middle to upper right.

Points To Ponder 02/27/2008

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PTP: Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 7:21-23 (NIV)
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21 At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. 22 So he replied to the messengers, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive _______, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the ________. 23 Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me."
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Photo for 02/26/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Here are some more ruins and another waterfall at the Tomboy Ruins.

Points To Ponder 02/26/2008

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PTP: You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never now how soon it will be too late.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 7:16-20 (NIV)
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16 They were all filled with awe and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people." 17 This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.
18 John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19 he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to ________, or should we expect __________ else?" 20 When the men came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, 'Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?'"
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Photo for 02/25/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Here are some more remains at Tomboy Ruins.

Points To Ponder 02/25/2008

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PTP: Money is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 7:11-15 (NIV)
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11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out-the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, "Don't cry." 14 Then he went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. He said, "Young man, I say to you, get up!" 15 The dead man ______ up and began to _____, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
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Photo for 02/24/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Imogene is a ‘5’ rated 4WD (four wheel drive) pass. Here are a few additional remains at Tomboy Ruins.

Points To Ponder 02/24/2008

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PTP: There will always be those born in the objective case and the kickative mood.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 7:6-10 (NIV)
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He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: "Lord, don't trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. 7 That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." 9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, "I tell you, I have not found such great _________ even in Israel." 10 Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant ___________.
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Photo for 02/23/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Imogene is a ‘5’ rated 4WD (four wheel drive) pass. Here is a family of young marmots near the Tomboy Ruins.

Points To Ponder 02/23/2008

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PTP: Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke7:1-6 (NIV)
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7:1 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. 4 When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, "This man deserves to have you do this, 5 because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue." 6 So Jesus _______ ______ _________.
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Photo for 02/22/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Imogene is a ‘5’ rated 4WD (four wheel drive) pass. Here is a waterfall near the Tomboy Ruins.

Points To Ponder 02/22/2008

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PTP: People need love, especially when they don't deserve it.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:4 (NIV)
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46 "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a ___________. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was ___________."
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Photo for 02/21/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Imogene is a ‘5’ rated 4WD (four wheel drive) pass. This photo was taken this past summer. Here are a few of the remains of what is called Tomboy Ruins. It was bigger than most towns but never officially incorporated. Most of it was intentionally burnt to the ground many years ago.

Points To Ponder 02/21/2008

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PTP: God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts!"
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:43-45 (NIV)
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43 "No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 Each tree is recognized by its own _______. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. 45 The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.
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Photo for 02/20/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Imogene is a ‘5’ rated 4WD (four wheel drive) pass. This photo was taken this past summer as we approach a small, narrow tunnel. This was once a stagecoach road!

Points To Ponder 02/20/2008

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PTP: A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:41-42 (NIV)
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41 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the __________ in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.
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Photo for 02/19/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Imogene is a ‘5’ rated 4WD (four wheel drive) pass. This photo was taken this past summer. We have just begun our assent and made a switchback so you can see where we were on the other side. One of the more dangerous things about Imogene Pass is passing vehicles headed in the other direction as the road is VERY narrow in most spots. A family was killed a few years ago when they tried to pass another vehicle (traveling the other direction)…they got too close to the edge and the road gave way….

Points To Ponder 02/19/2008

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PTP: Our aim in life improves as we grow older, but it seems that we soon run out of ammunition.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:39-40 (NIV)
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39 He also told them this parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 A student is not above his _______ but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.
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Photo for 02/18/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Imogene Pass from Telluride to Ouray, Colorado. Imogene is a ‘5’ rated 4WD (four wheel drive) pass. This photo was taken this past summer (07/25/2007). We were the first ones to head up the pass from the Telluride side after it had been closed due to mud slides the previous day.

Points To Ponder 02/18/2008

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PTP: The secret to happiness is to count your blessings, not your birthdays.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:37-38 (NIV)
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37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the _________ you use, it will be ___________ to you."
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Photo for 02/17/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Cinnamon Pass to Lake City, Colorado. A series of waterfalls on Cinnamon Pass…

Points To Ponder 02/17/2008

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PTP: A mistake, if understood, is but a step toward wisdom.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:32-36 (NIV)
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32 "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners,' expecting to be repaid in full. 35 But _______ your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. 36 Be _________, just as your Father is merciful.
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Photo for 02/16/2008

In this series of photos we are headed over Cinnamon Pass to Lake City, Colorado. The rains are rolling in as we head towards the ghost town of Sherman.

Points To Ponder 02/16/2008

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PTP: Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6: (NIV)
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27 "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do ______ to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to _______.
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Photo for 02/15/2008

In this series of photos we are headed up Brown’s Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado). More old mining equipment on the way to the top…

Points To Ponder 02/15/2008

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PTP: A lot of church members who are singing "Standing on the Promises" are just sitting on the premises.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:23-26 (NIV)
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23 "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.
24 "But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your ___________. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will ________and weep. 26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets.
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Photo for 02/14/2008

In this series of photos we are headed up Brown’s Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado). Some wildflowers on the way to the top…

Points To Ponder 02/14/2008

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PTP: 1 John 4:10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. NIV
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:20-22 (NIV)
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20 Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who ______ now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when men _______ you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
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Photo for 02/13/2008

In this photo we are headed up Brown’s Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado). This is some mine equipment on the way to the top…

Points To Ponder 02/13/2008

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PTP: If God is your Co-pilot - swap seats!
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:17-19 (NIV)
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17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by evil spirits were cured, 19 and the people all tried to ________ him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.
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Photo for 02/12/2008

In this photo we are headed up Brown’s Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado). This is some mine equipment on the way to the top…

Points To Ponder 02/12/2008

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PTP: If you are looking for an easy project--try faultfinding. It requires no talent, no brains, and no character.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:14-16 (NIV)
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12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. 13 When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: 14 Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, 15 Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, 16 _________ son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
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Photo for 02/11/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are headed up Brown’s Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado). This is a mine on the way to the top of the mountain…

Points To Ponder 02/11/2008

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PTP: He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of the day. - John Bunyan
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:10-11 (NIV)
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10 He looked around at them all, and then said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He did so, and his hand was completely restored. 11 But they were furious and began to discuss with one another what they might do to _________.
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Photo for 02/10/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are headed up Brown’s Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado). This is the Alpine Sunflower…

Points To Ponder 02/10/2008

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PTP: Nothing so furthers our prayer life as the feeling of helplessness. - Ole Hallesby
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:6-9 (NIV)
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6 On another Sabbath he went into the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was shriveled. 7 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal on the Sabbath. 8 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said to the man with the shriveled hand, "Get up and stand in front of everyone." So he got up and stood there. 9 Then Jesus said to them, "I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save _________ or to __________ it?"
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Photo for 02/09/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are at Telluride, Colorado. This is another picture of Bridal Veil Falls…A close up at the bottom of the falls…

Points To Ponder 02/09/2008

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PTP: To bear good fruit, clear out the weeds of sin.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 6:1-5 (NIV)
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One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and his disciples began to pick some heads of grain, rub them in their hands and eat the kernels. 2 Some of the Pharisees asked, "Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?" 3 Jesus answered them, "Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? 4 He entered the house of God, and taking the consecrated bread, he ate what is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions." 5 Then Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is Lord of the _____________."
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Photo for 02/08/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are at Telluride, Colorado. This is another picture of Bridal Veil Falls…Above the falls is the old power plant that has been put back into operation. Unfortunately the day we were there it was cloudy…

Points To Ponder 02/08/2008

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PTP: Courage will follow when faith takes the lead.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 5:36-39 (NIV)
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36 He told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a _____ garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. 37 And no one pours _____ wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins, the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. 38 No, new wine must be poured into new wineskins. 39 And no one after drinking old wine wants the new, for he says, 'The old is better.'"
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Photo for 02/07/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are at Telluride, Colorado. This is a picture of Bridal Veil Falls…Above the falls is the old power plant that has been put back into operation. Unfortunately the day we were there it was cloudy…

Points To Ponder 02/07/2008

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PTP: God's children never say good-bye for the last time.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 5:29-32 (NIV)
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33 They said to him, "John's disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking."

34 Jesus answered, "Can you make the guests of the ______________fast while he is with them? 35 But the time will come when the _____________ will be taken from them; in those days they will fast."
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Photo for 02/06/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado. This is our last picture of Animas forks…tomorrow we head on for another place.

Points To Ponder 02/06/2008

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PTP: No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. - Eleanor Roosevelt
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 5:29-32 (NIV)
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29 Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. 30 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and 'sinners'?" 31 Jesus answered them, "It is not the _________ who need a doctor, but the ________. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
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Photo for 02/05/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado. Another shot of the Animas River.

Points To Ponder 02/05/2008

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PTP: To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.
- John Collins
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 5:27-28 (NIV)
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27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, 28 and Levi got up, left __________ and followed him.
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Photo for 02/04/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado. The Bagley Mill is in the distance.

Points To Ponder 02/04/2008

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PTP: God will accept a broken heart, but He must have all the pieces.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s). Luke 5:23-26 (NIV)
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23 Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'? 24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. . . ." He said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home." 25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, "We have seen __________ things today."
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Photo for 02/03/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado. The Columbus Mill.

Points To Ponder 02/03/2008

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PTP: Failure is the path of least persistence.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blanks. Luke 5:2- (NIV)
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21 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, "Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?" 22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, "Why are you __________ these things in your ___________?
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Photo for 02/02/2008

Okay…back to the ghost towns and mountain scenery in the southwest corner of Colorado. In this photo we are at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado. The Bagley Mill.

Points To Ponder 02/02/2008

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PTP: To live for Christ, we must learn to die to self.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blanks. Luke 5:20 (NIV)
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20 When Jesus saw _______ faith, he said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven."
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