Points To Ponder: February 2010

Photo for 03/01/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton. Crossing the High Line...

Points To Ponder 03/01/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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The daily bread of grace, without which nothing can be achieved, is given to the extent to which we ourselves give and forgive. - Aldous Huxley.
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s)...
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Genesis 1:1ff

And God said, "Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water." So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning — the ___________ day.

What day of creation was this?
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 4
 5
 6
 7
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Photo for 02/28/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton. Crossing the High Line...

Points To Ponder 02/28/2010

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"He died not for men, but for each man. If each man had been the only man made, He would have done no less." - C.S. Lewis
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BIBLE QUIZ: Fill in the blank(s)...
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Acts 12:13-16

And when Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a servant-girl named _________ came to answer. And when she recognized Peter's voice, because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate. And they said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. And they kept saying, "It is his angel." But Peter continued knocking; and when they had opened the door gate they saw him and were amazed.

Who was the servant-girl who left Peter standing at the gate and thereby got her name recorded in the Bible?
 Ruth
 Naiomi
 Rhoda
 Mary
 Hannah
 Eve
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Photo for 02/27/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton.

Points To Ponder 02/27/2010

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Saving faith is an immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, resting upon Him alone, for justification, sanctification, and eternal life by virtue of God's grace. - Charles Spurgeon
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Acts 4:34-37

There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need. A Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of ________________), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet.

What was the given name of Barnabas?
1. Joseph
2. John
3. John Mark
4. Cephas
5. Simion
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Photo for 02/65/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton.

Points To Ponder 02/26/2010

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We stand tallest when we stoop to help others...
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Luke 16:10

"He that can be trusted with very ___________ can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be ____________ with much.
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Photo for 02/25/2010

September 28, 2008 - We were at the train depot of the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad by 8:15 A.M. where we caught the 9:00 A.M. train to Silverton. The train was a double header (engine #478 was in the lead and in second place was #486). We were in coach #25 (#337) named the “San Juan”.

Points To Ponder 02/25/2010

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The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. - Albert Schweitzer
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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I John 4:19

We love Him, because He _______ loved us.
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Photo for 02/24/2010

A derelict narrow gauge engine on a siding at Silverton, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 02/24/2010

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When we pray for the Spirit's help ... we will simply fall down at the Lord's feet in our weakness. There we will find the victory and power that comes from His love.
- Andrew Murray
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatsoever things are ____________, whatsoever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are ___________, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if anything worthy of praise, think [dwell] on these things.
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Photo for 02/23/2010

At Silverton, Colorado...a narrow gauge diesel switch engine.

Points To Ponder 02/23/2010

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Temper gets you into trouble. Pride keeps you there.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Revelation 3:20

'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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Photo for 02/22/2010

At Silverton, Colorado...an old OURAY COUNTY snow plow truck...the truck is a “Coleman”...

Points To Ponder 02/22/2010

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If thou art willing to suffer no adversity, how wilt thou be the friend of Christ? - Thomas Kempis
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Psalm 50:15

And call upon Me in the day of ____________: I will ___________ you, and you shall glorify Me.
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Photo for 02/21/2010

At Silverton, Colorado...an old Ouray county snow plow truck...the truck is a “Coleman”...

Points To Ponder 02/21/2010

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Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace. - Albert Schweitzer
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BIBLE QUIZ: (Okay we finished Proverbs now for some random quizzes..)
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Hebrews 11:6
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 02/20/2010

At Silverton, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 02/20/2010

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Without the Bread of Life, You're toast!
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BIBLE QUIZ: (Okay we finished Proverbs now for some random quizzes..)
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Romans 8:38-39 Fill in the blanks...
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 02/19/2010

Saturday, September 27, 2008 – Engine #486 pulling into Silverton...

Points To Ponder 02/19/2010

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To err is human, to forgive, divine. -Alexander Pope
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 31:27-31 (NIV) Fill in the blanks….
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the _________ is to be praised. 31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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Photo for 02/18/2010

Saturday, September 27, 2008 - We left Ouray at 10:15 A.M. and stopped in Silverton and watched the noon train come in (it was being followed by a helicopter taking photos).....a cloudy/rainy day out. This is the train we will be on tomorrow.

Points To Ponder 02/18/2010

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There's a difference between knowing God and knowing about God. When you truly know God, you have energy to serve him, boldness to share him, and contentment in him. - J.I. Packer
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 31:23-26 (NIV) Fill in the blanks….
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful __________ is on her tongue.
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Photo for 02/17/2010

Well...it’s time to leave the Ironton, Brown Mountain area....here is a last look at the road out...

Points To Ponder 02/17/2010

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If a man can be found faithful in hard places, he can usually be trusted in high places.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 31:18-22 (NIV) Fill in the blanks….

18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 20 She opens her arms to the _____ and extends her hands to the ________. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
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Photo for 02/16/2010

Looking down at where we were in Ironton...as seen from Brown Mountain...

Points To Ponder 02/16/2010

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“God know the difference between a praying church and a playing church”. – Beth Moore
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 31:14-17 (NIV) Fill in the blanks….

14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work ___________; her arms are strong for her tasks.
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Photo for 02/15/2010

The Red Mountain’s as seen from Brown Mountain...

Points To Ponder 02/15/2010

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Faith is a living and unshakable confidence, a belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. - Martin Luther.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 31:10-13 (NIV) Fill in the blanks….

Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him _______, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
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Photo for 02/14/2010

The Red Mountain’s as seen from Brown Mountain...

Points To Ponder 02/14/2010

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This is one of the sad conditions of life, that experience is not transmissible. No man will learn from the suffering of another; he must suffer himself. -James H. Aughey
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 31:8 (NIV) Fill in the blanks….
8 "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. 9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the _______ and ________."
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Photo for 02/13/2010

From Ironton we are going to take a trip up Brown Mountain....here is an abandoned mine building along the way...

Points To Ponder 02/13/2010

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This much is sure in all churches, forgetting party labels; the smallest meeting numerically is the prayer-meeting. If weak in prayer we are weak everywhere. - Leonard Ravenhill
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 31:1 (NIV) Fill in the blank….
31:1 The sayings of King Lemuel — an oracle his mother taught him:
2 "O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows, 3 do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. 4 "It is not for kings, O Lemuel — not for kings to drink ______, not for rulers to crave ________, 5 lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. 6 Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish; 7 let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.
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Photo for 02/12/2010

From Ironton we are going to take a trip up Brown Mountain....here is a scene along the way...

Points To Ponder 02/12/2010

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You are on heaven's most wanted list.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 30:22-33 (NIV) Fill in the blank….

32 "If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your ___________! 33 For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife."
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Photo for 02/11/2010

From Ironton we are going to take a trip up Brown Mountain....here is a scene along the way...

Points To Ponder 02/11/2010

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To take up the cross of Christ is no great action done once for all; it consists in the continual practice of small duties which are distasteful to us. - John Henry Newman
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 30:29-31 (NIV) Fill in the blank….

29 "There are three things that are stately in their stride, four that move with stately bearing: 30 a lion, mighty among beasts, who retreats before nothing; 31 a strutting rooster, a _________, and a king with his army around him.
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Photo for 02/10/2010

Another abandoned house at the ghost town of Ironton, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 02/10/2010

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Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged. - Ronald Reagan.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 30:24-28 (NIV) Fill in the blank….

24 "Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: 25 Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; 26 ________ are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; 27 locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks; 28 a lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings' palaces.
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Photo for 02/09/2010

Abandoned house at the ghost town of Ironton, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 02/09/2010

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If I can enjoy a joke at the expense of another; if I can in any way slight another in conversation, or even in thought, then I know nothing of Calvary love.- Amy Carmichael
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 30:20 (NIV) Fill in the blank….

21 "Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: 22 a servant who becomes king, a fool who is full of food, 23 an unloved woman who is________, and a maidservant who displaces her mistress.
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Photo for 02/08/2010

More fall color along the road into Ironton, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 02/08/2010

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Biblical orthodoxy without compassion is surely the ugliest thing in the world. - Francis Schaeffer
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Proverbs 30:20 (NIV) Fill in the blank….

20 "This is the way of an _____________: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, 'I've done nothing wrong.'
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