Photo for 10/01/2010

A steam powered mine hoist at the ghost town of Upper Carson, Colorado… This was scanned from a slide I took in 2000.

Points To Ponder 10/01/2010

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Today is the
12th A N N I V E R S A R Y
of “Points To Ponder”

“Points To Ponder” was started on my birthday in 1998. The Bible Quiz was added in October of 2002. The photos were added in 2005, and the Blogger web site was created in February of 2005…

So that’s approximately 4,380 days Points to Ponder!!!

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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When we can't piece together the puzzle of our own lives, remember the best view of a puzzle is from above. Let Him help put you together. - Terri Guillemets
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - Then the churches had rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied. And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
What miracle was done through Peter in the name of Jesus Christ in Lydda?
1) A man was cured of leprosy.
2) A man who had been blind since birth was given his sight.
3) A man was healed who had been paralyzed for eight years.

BONUS POINT: What was the man’s name?
Acts 9:31-43
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Photo for 09/30/2010

The ghost town of Upper Carson, Colorado…Yes, there were two Carson’s...as you can see we are at or above timberline at nearly 12,000’. This was scanned from a slide I took in 2000. A 1963 book “Jeep Trails to Colorado Ghost Towns” says the road to Carson “would easily rank as one of the worst Jeep roads in the state.” This may help to account for Carson still remaining pretty much intact.

Points To Ponder 09/30/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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The root of the word MISERABLE is MISER.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - And when he [Saul] had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: But their laying in wait was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
How did Saul escape from those who were seeking to kill him?
1. He disguised himself as a leper and snuck out of town.
2. At night the disciples let him down over the city wall in a basket.
3. They hid him in an ox cart of straw and took him out of the city.

Acts 9:19-25
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Photo for 09/29/2010

The ghost town of Carson, Colorado…

Points To Ponder 09/29/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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Nothing so furthers our prayer life as the feeling of helplessness. - Ole Hallesby
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - What was the FIRST thing Saul did after he received back his eyesight?

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit." And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was ____________.

Acts 9:17-18
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Photo for 09/28/2010

The ghost town of Carson, Colorado…This is the horse stable interior....

Points To Ponder 09/28/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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We become whatever we are committed to. - Rick Warren
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named __________; and to him said the Lord in a vision, “__________”. And he said, “Behold, I am here, Lord”. And the Lord said unto him, “Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he is praying, And hath seen in a vision a man named ___________ coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.”

BONUS POINT: Why was this man reluctant to do what the Lord asked?
Acts 9:10-20
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Photo for 09/27/2010

The ghost town of Carson, Colorado…This was the horse stable.

Points To Ponder 09/27/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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The Bible is a compass, pointing you in the right direction.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) How long was Saul blind after his Damascus Road experience?

1) 3 days
2) 4 days
3) 5 days

BONUS POINT: What did he eat during this time?
Acts 9:9
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Photo for 09/22/2010

Lake Como from Hurricane Pass...

Points To Ponder 09/22/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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Words can be your salvation or they can be your damnation.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 7 & 8) And cast Stephen out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was __________. And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And __________ was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
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Photo for 09/21/2010

At the top of Hurricane Pass (four wheel drive pass) that goes from Corkscrew Gulch to the ghost town Animas Forks...in the Ouray, Colorado area....My GPS altimeter says the elevation was 12,774’ looks like the sign says 12,497’ or 12,407’???

Points To Ponder 09/21/2010

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Many people gather bundles of sticks to build bridges they never cross.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 7 & 8) When they brought Stephen before the council Stephen gave a long testimony about the history of Israel. The council listened intently until Stephen said some things that cut them to the heart, and then they gnashed on him with their teeth. But Stephen, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to _________, and saw the glory of God, and ________ standing on the right hand of God, Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, and cast him out of the city, and stoned him.

Acts 7:51-8:2
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Photo for 09/20/2010

Remains of an old mine on Hurricane Pass (four wheel drive pass) that goes from the ghost town Corkscrew Gulch to Animas Forks...in the Ouray, Colorado area....

2010 - From the top of Corkscrew Gulch we headed for Hurricane Pass where we arrived at 10:57 A.M. with an elevation of 12,774’ and an odometer reading of 30,902 (4 miles in 1 hour and 7 minutes). There is a very interesting mine just before the summit that we photographed.

Points To Ponder 09/20/2010

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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: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 6) One of the seven that was selected as being full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom also became the first Christian martyr. This happened when there arose some of the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia who were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which this man spoke so they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council. Who was the first Christian martyr?
1. Justus
2. Prochorus
3. Barsabbas
4. Stephen
5. Philip
6. Nicanor

Acts 6:8-12

Photo for 09/19/2010

At the base Bridal Veil Falls at Telluride, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/19/2010

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It's not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them productive human beings.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 6) Therefore, they chose seven men of honest report, who were full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom to take care of the distribution of food to the widows. Which of the following were not numbered with the seven? (Pick Three)
1) Justus
2) Stephen
3) Philip
4) Prochorus
5) Barsabbas
6) Nicanor
7) Timon
8) Matthias
9) Parmenas
10) Nicolas

Acts 6:3-15
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Photo for 09/18/2010

At the base Bridal Veil Falls at Telluride, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/18/2010

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A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have. - Gerald Rudolph Ford
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 6) How did the disciples settle the dispute between the Grecians (Hellenists) and the Hebrews:

1) The twelve summoned the multitude and had them select seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom that they appointed to take care of this business.

2) Peter summoned the disciples and ordered them to personally oversee the distribution of food to the widows of both the Grecians (Hellenists) and the Hebrews.

3) Peter personally took on the responsibility of insuring that the distribution of food to the widows of both the Grecians (Hellenists) and the Hebrews was done fairly.

Acts 6:1-7
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Photo for 09/17/2010

Bridal Veil Falls at Telluride, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/17/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us."- John Dryden
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 6) And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews:
1) Because the Grecians wanted to celebrate the Sabbath on Saturday, not Sunday.
2) Because the Hebrews felt that they were doing all the work while the Grecians just sat around.
3) Because the Grecians felt their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.

Acts 6:1-7
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Photo for 09/16/2010

An finally.....our last shot of the ghost town of Animas Forks.....

Points To Ponder 09/16/2010

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The road to ruin has toll roads along the way.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 5:21ff) But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them (Peter and the apostles) forth, and said, “Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.” Early the next morning the apostles did as they were commanded and went into the temple and taught the people. However, when the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought out. But they found the prison shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we they found no man within. Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. The counsel wanted to slay them but Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, who had a good reputation among all the people offered some other advice in regards to the apostles. What was his advice?
1) “Have the apostles severely flogged and send them on their way with a stern warning not to preach anymore in the name of Jesus.”
2) “Let the apostles alone because if this is the work of men, it will come to nothing, but if it is from God, you cannot overthrow it; lest you be found to be fighting against God.”
3) This is what the Gamaliel says: “Put these fellows in prison and give them nothing but bread and water for forty days, then release them with a stern warning not to preach anymore in the name of Jesus.”

Acts 5:34-40
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Photo for 09/15/2010

An old cabin and the Columbus Mill at the ghost town of Animas Forks.....

Points To Ponder 09/15/2010

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Most things wrong in your life started by forgetting the things that were right.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 5:16ff) (fill in the blanks) Multitudes of people were being healed by the hand of the Lord through the apostles, Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and they were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. But the _______ of the ______ by ________ opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, “Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life”.

Acts 5:16-26
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Photo for 09/14/2010

An old building above the Columbus Mill... you can see the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado in the background...

Points To Ponder 09/14/2010

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Our days come to us as a riddle, and the answers aren’t handed out with our birth certificates. - John Eldredge
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 5:11ff) (fill in the blank) And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. And the rest dared not associate with them: but the people magnified them. And more and more believers were the added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) They brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the ____________ of ________ passing by might fall on some of them. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

Acts 5:11-16
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Photo for 09/13/2010

The Animas River near the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/13/2010

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Some people have a hard time making decisions. They think the way to stay out of trouble is to stay out of sight.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 5) But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession of land and kept back part of the price, with his wife also being privy to it, and he brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, “Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own power? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied unto men, but unto God.” And Ananias hearing these words: (Pick One)
1) Went out and hanged himself.
2) Told peter that it was his wife’s idea.
3) Fell down and died.
4) Told two more lies to cover up for the one he had already told.
5) Ran and hid himself.

BONUS POINT: What did Sapphira, his wife, do when Peter asked her about the price they received for the land?

Acts 5:1-10
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Photo for 09/12/2010

An old house at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/12/2010

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When two people agree on everything, one of them is doing all the thinking.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 4) After Peter and John were let go they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them and they lifted their voices up to God in prayer in one accord. The basic thrust of their prayer was: (Pick one)
1) They were in great fear and asked for the Lord to protect them from the threats of leaders and elders.
2) They called down fire and brimstone on the leaders and elders.
3) They asked the Lord for more boldness in speaking His word, and that healings, signs and wonders might be done in His name.

BONUS POINT: What happened after they prayed?

Acts 4:29-31
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Photo for 09/11/2010

An old house at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/11/2010

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Many prefer to save their feelings instead of their souls.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 4) After Peter and John had spent the night in jail the rulers, elders, scribes, and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas asked, by what power, or by what name, they had healed the lame man? Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, spoke many words to them. How did the council decide to punish Peter and John? (Pick One)
1) They commanded them not to speak at all or teach anymore in the name of Jesus.
2) They had them severely flogged and commanded them not to speak at all or teach anymore in the name of Jesus.
3) They had them severely beaten before the released them.

Acts 4:18-23
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Photo for 09/10/2010

Remains of an old truck at Animas Forks, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/102010

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No psychology of handling people really works unless we are genuinely and truly interested in other people. All else is mere trickery and sooner or later it will fail.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) Peter said to the lame man, “Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk”, he then took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And the man leaped up and stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

However, the priests, and the Sadducees were not happy about the healing of the lame man and they laid hands on Peter and John, and put them in jail unto the next day: for it was now evening. By now the number of men who had believed upon the Lord Jesus had grown from about 3,000 to ___________ men.
1) 3,500
2) 4,000
3) 4,500
4) 5,000
5) 6,000

Acts 4:1-4
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Photo for 09/09/2010

The Duncan house at Animas Forks, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/09/2010

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Faith is the postage stamp on our prayers.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) What was the first miracle that God did through the apostles after Pentecost?
1) A man with a withered hand was healed.
2) A man who had been lame from birth was healed.
3) A certain man was healed from leprosy.

Acts 3:1-26
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Photo for 09/08/2010

We are at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/08/2010

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Give God what's right - not what's left.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) (Fill in the blank) On the day of Pentecost __________ stood up with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd and explained to them that these men were not drunken, as they supposed, seeing it is was but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel . . . . . He concluded by saying, “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto __________ and to the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Then _________ said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. . . . Then they that gladly received his word were _______________: and the same day there were added unto them about __________ souls.

Acts 2:14-47
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Photo for 09/07/2010

We are at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/07/2010

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Praise has different effects, according to the mind it meets with; it makes a wise man modest, but a fool more arrogant, turning his weak brain giddy. - Owen Feltham
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) (Fill in the blank) When the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound, like a mighty rushing wind that filled the house where they were sitting and there appeared what seemed to be tongues of fire that sat upon each of them. All of them were filled with the ____¬¬____ _________ and began to speak in other _________ as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 2:4-13
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Photo for 09/06/2010

We are at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado...The big two story house below was the Duncan House...

Points To Ponder 09/06/2010

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God must take away the heaven we create, or it will become our hell. - John Eldredge
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came: (Pick Two)
1) Sound, like rushing waters that filled all the house where they were sitting.
2) Sound, like a mighty rushing wind that filled all the house where they were sitting.
3) A cloud of smoke that filled the room and separated each of them.
4) What seemed to be tongues of fire that sat upon each of them.

Acts 2:1-20
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Photo for 09/05/2010

Our next stop is the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado...This is the remains of the Bagley Mill.

Points To Ponder 09/05/2010

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People have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be, not what you nag them to be.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) While they looked intently toward heaven as Jesus went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Who said, “Men why are you standing here gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” Then they went unto Jerusalem into an upper room where they continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus. There were about 120 present. Here they drew lots that they might pick a disciple to replace Judas who had betrayed Jesus. Who was the man chosen by lot to replace Judas?

(Pick One)

1) Justus
2) Timothy
3) Matthias
4) Barsabas

Acts 1:10-26
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Photo for 09/04/2010

Our next stop is the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado...You can get a conventional car as far as the town if you come from Silverton.

Points To Ponder 09/04/2010

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He who loses money, loses much;
He who loses a friend, loses more;
He who loses faith, loses all.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/After the resurrection of Jesus) After His resurrection Jesus appeared to many people over a 40 day period and then went back to heaven. How did he depart? (Pick one)

1) As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated Jesus from the disciples, and Jesus went up to heaven in a whirlwind.
2) On the Mount of Olives, He was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight as they looked intently up into the sky as he was going,
3) As they were walking along and talking together near the Mount of Olives, suddenly Jesus disappeared from their sight.

Acts 1:8-12
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Photo for 09/03/2010

Our next stop is the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado...You can get a conventional car as far as the town if you come from Silverton.

Points To Ponder 09/03/2010

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You can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Pick the correct answer…………. Genesis 24:27-67

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 09/02/2010

Here is another building at the ghost town of Alta, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 09/02/2010

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The church that is man-managed instead of God-governed is doomed to failure. A ministry that is college-trained but not Spirit-filled works no miracles. - Samuel Chadwick
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Pick the correct answer…………. Genesis 24:12-20

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?
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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