Photo for 12/01/2010

We are at the Grand Canyon..... Getting close to sunset at Hermits Rest...

Points To Ponder 12/01/2010

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Thus was the King and the Lord of glory judged by man's judgment, when manifest in flesh: far be it from any of his ministers to expect better treatment. - George Whitefield
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Who am I? (HINT: See the 33rd book of the Old Testament).........

I was an Old Testament prophet and author of a book of the Bible. I was a younger contemporary of the great prophet Isaiah. I was from Moresheth Gath, a town in southern Judah. I spoke out strongly against those who claimed to be prophets of the Lord but who used their position to lead the people of Judah into false hopes and further errors: "The sun shall go down on the prophets, and the day shall be dark for them" My love for God would not allow me to offer false hopes to those who were under His sentence of judgment.

1. MALACHI
2. JEREMIAH
3. AMOS
4. MICAH
5. JONAH
6. EZRA
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Photo for 11/30/2010

We are at the Grand Canyon..... This is a view from Mather Point...

Points To Ponder 11/30/2010

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Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees. - Victor Hugo
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Fill in the blank. I Kings 15:9-13. Who was this GOOD king?

And King _______ did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. He expelled the male shrine prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the idols his fathers had made.
He even deposed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother, because she had made a repulsive Asherah pole. The king cut the pole down and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
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Photo for 11/29/2010

We are headed for the Grand Canyon..... We rode the historic steam train pulled by engine #4960 from Williams, Arizona into Grand Canyon National Park.

Points To Ponder 11/29/2010

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It's impossible to learn what you think you already know.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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What was the occasion of this miracle? (II Kings 20)

9 And Isaiah said, "This shall be the sign to you from the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that He has spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten steps or go back ten steps?"
10 So Hezekiah answered, "It is easy for the shadow to decline ten steps; no, but let the shadow turn backward ten steps."
11 And Isaiah the prophet cried to the LORD, and He brought the shadow on the stairway back ten steps by which it had gone down on the stairway of Ahaz. (NAS)
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Photo for 11/28/2010

We are headed for the Grand Canyon.....this is Wilson’s Arch...

Points To Ponder 11/28/2010

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The Lord doesn't always choose men for what they are, but for what they can become.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Fill in the blanks. Genesis 6:3

At first people on the earth lived long lives:

• Enoch lived 365 years.
• Methuselah lived 969 years, and then he died.
• Lamech lived 595 years and had other sons and daughters.

However, God became frustrated with man and limited his years:

Then the LORD said, "My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days will be a _________ years."
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Points To Ponder 11/27/2010

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Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but, we are responsible for who we become.
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BIBLE QUIZ:
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Fill in the blank. John 3:3-7 (NIV)

In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." "How can a man be born when he is old?" ________________ asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb to be born!" Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.'
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Photo for 11/27/2010

Fall color at Shawnee Mission Park, Kansas...

Photo for 11/26/2010

Fall color at Shawnee Mission Park, Kansas...

Points To Ponder 11/26/2010

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Love people and use things instead of using people and loving things.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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James 4:17

Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, ______.
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Photo for 11/25/2010

Rain drops on aspen leaves near the ghost town of Alta, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 11/25/2010

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Believe, when you are most unhappy, that there is something for you to do in the world. So long as you can sweeten another's pain, life is not in vain. Helen Keller
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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Numbers 21:7-9 What eventually happened to the bronze serpent that Moses made and put on the pole? What name was given to it? see II Kings 18:1-5

Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, “We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against you; pray unto the LORD, that he take will away the serpents from us.” And Moses prayed for the people. And the LORD said unto Moses, Make a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looks upon it, shall live. And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.
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Photo for 11/24/2010

Wild rose hip near the ghost town of Alta, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 11/24/2010

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What's over your head is under God's feet.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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Fill in the blanks. Psalm 100:1-5

1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with ___________ and his courts with praise; give _______ to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. (NIV)
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Photo for 11/23/2010

Looking out the window of an abandoned building at the ghost town of Ironton, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 11/23/2010

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None of us can keep another from having a bad opinion of us, but we CAN make sure it isn't true.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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1 Samuel 16:6-11 How many brothers did David have?

And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD's anointed is before him. But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, the LORD has not him. Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither has the LORD chosen him. Again, Jesse made _________ of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen any of these. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are all your children here? And he said, There remains yet the youngest, and, behold, he keeps the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he comes here.
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Photo for 11/22/2010

The “HEART TREE”....at Russell Gulch, Colorado...2005...This is where I carved R.M. +V.V. on this aspen tree back when Vicki and I were dating in 1965....At time there were only about three families that lived in this old mining town.... Vicki’s family counted for 10 of those people... :0)

Points To Ponder 11/22/2010

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Without the Bread of Life, you're toast!
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts 28:16-31) And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him. And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans…………………………..And when he had said many words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. And Paul dwelt _____ whole years in his own rented house, and received all that came in unto him, Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.

How many years did Paul dwell in his own rented house at Rome?

Acts 28:16-31
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Photo for 11/21/2010

Near the “HEART TREE”....

Points To Ponder 11/21/2010

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What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. - Eleanor Powell
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts 28:15-16) And the brethren, when they heard about us, came from there as far as the Market of Appius and Three Inns to meet us; and when Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage. And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard:………………..

What type of a prison arrangement was Paul confined to in Rome?
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Photo for 11/20/2010

Antler Aspen along road at Russell Gulch, Colorado...2005...The road to the “HEART TREE”....Photo by Vicki Morse.....

Points To Ponder 11/20/2010

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There are four main bones in every organization:

1.) The wish-bones: Wishing somebody would do something about the problem.
2.) The jaw-bones: Doing all the talking but very little else.
3.) The knuckle-bones: Those who knock everything.
4.) The back-bones: Those who carry the brunt of the load and do most of the work.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts 28:10-14) And the natives also honored us with many marks of respect; and when we were setting sail, they supplied {us} with all we needed. And at the end of _________ months we set sail on an Alexandrian ship which had wintered at the island, and which had the _________ ____________ for its figurehead. And after we put in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. And from there we sailed around and arrived at Rhegium, and a day later a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. There we found some brethren, and were invited to stay with them for seven days; and thus we came to Rome.

How long were Paul and the others stranded on the island of Malta before they again set sail? What was the figurehead on the ship on which they then sailed?

Acts 28:10-14
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Photo for 11/19/2010

Road at Russell Gulch, Colorado...2005...The road to the “HEART TREE”....Photo by Vicki Morse.....Now we are seeing who the better photographer is :0)

Points To Ponder 11/19/2010

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Those thinkers who cannot believe in any gods often assert that the love of humanity would be in itself sufficient for them; and so, perhaps, it would, if they had it. - G.K. Chesterton
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts 28:4-10) And when the natives saw the venomous snake hanging on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, justice has not allowed him to live. However, Paul shook off the snake into the fire, and felt no harm. Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god. In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was _____________; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

What was the name of the chief man of the island? Who was sick at his house? What happened to the sick person??

Acts 28:4-10
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Photo for 11/18/2010

Colorado gold...

Points To Ponder 11/18/2010

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Coincidences are miracles in which God prefers to be anonymous.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts 28:1-4) And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Malta. And the natives showed us great kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, a viper came out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. And when the natives saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet justice has not allowed him to live.

What happened to Paul after the viper (snake) bit him?

Acts 28:1-4
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Photo for 11/17/2010

A sky full of Colorado gold...

Points To Ponder 11/17/2010

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Every time we pray our horizon is altered, our attitude to things is altered, not sometimes but every time, and the amazing thing is that we don't pray more. - Oswald Chambers
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts 27:39-28:2) 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 sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf. The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping……………….(NIV)

What kept Paul from being killed by the soldiers?

BONUS QUESTION: What was the name of the island that Paul and the others found refuge on?
Acts 27:39-28:2
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Photo for 11/16/2010

A carpet of gold...Photo by Vicki Morse...Poncha Pass, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 11/16/2010

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You should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country; And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms. Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day. And as the sailors were trying to escape from the ship, and had let down the {ship's} boat into the sea, on the pretense of intending to lay out anchors from the bow, Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these stay in the ship, ye cannot be saved. Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off……….

What did Paul encourage those on board ship to do next?

BONUS QUESTION: How many people were on the ship with Paul?

Acts 27:27-37
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Photo for 11/15/2010

Aspens and the Mosquito Mountain Range near Fairplay, Colorado...

Points To Ponder 11/15/2010

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Heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts 27:1-27)And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us……………..

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul………………(so they set out)……..

And we being exceedingly tossed by a great storm, the next day they lightened the ship; And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have listened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island. But when the _____________ night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;

How long were Paul and his companions in the storm before they finally drew near to land?

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Photo for 11/14/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...Headed back to Durango... Almost back to Durango...and the end of the ride :0)

Points To Ponder 11/14/2010

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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: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) And on the next day, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth………………And as he spoke for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning has made you mad.

But Paul said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. For the king knows of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, do you believe in the prophets? I know that you believe. Then Agrippa said unto Paul,………….

What was King Agrippa’s comment to Paul?

Acts 25:23-28
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Photo for 11/13/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...Headed back to Durango... The sun is getting low in the sky as we pass Shalona Lake MM 468.2......

Points To Ponder 11/13/2010

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Maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book ofActs) When Paul appeared, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges against him, which they could not prove. Then Paul made his defense: "I have done nothing wrong against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar." Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there on these charges?" Paul answered: "I am now standing before Caesar's court, where I ought to be tried. I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to _________!"

After Festus had conferred with his council, he declared: "You have appealed to________. To __________ you will go!" A few days later King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.

Fill in the blanks……….who did Paul appeal to?

Acts 25:7-13
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Photo for 11/12/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...Headed back to Durango... The sun is getting low in the sky as we cross back across the High Line ...

Points To Ponder 11/12/2010

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A good leader can't get too far ahead of his followers. - Franklin D Roosevelt
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts)Three days after arriving in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, where the chief priests and Jewish leaders appeared before him and presented the charges against Paul. They urgently requested Festus, as a favor to them, to have Paul transferred to Jerusalem, for they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Festus answered, "Paul is being held at Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon. Let some of your leaders come with me and press charges against the man there, if he has done anything wrong." After spending____________ days with them, he went down to Caesarea, and the next day he convened the court and ordered that Paul be brought before him.

Acts 25:1-6
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Photo for 11/11/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...Headed back to Durango... Tank Creek Water Tank MM 474.65

Points To Ponder 11/11/2010

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Progress has less to do with speed and more to do with direction.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts)- Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. "When Lysias the commander comes," he said, "I will decide your case." He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs. Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a __________. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you." At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.

Acts 24:22-27
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Photo for 11/10/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...Engine #486 pulling into Silverton...

Points To Ponder 11/10/2010

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Since no man is excluded from calling upon God the gate of salvation is open to all. There is nothing else to hinder us from entering, but our own unbelief. - John Calvin
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) - So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. "After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to_________________________. I was ceremonially clean when they found me in the temple courts doing this. There was no crowd with me, nor was I involved in any disturbance. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia, who ought to be here before you and bring charges if they have anything against me. Or these who are here should state what crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin-- unless it was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.'"

Why did Paul say he came to Jerusalem on this occasion?

Acts 24:16-21
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Photo for 11/09/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...Engine #481 preparing to leave Silverton...

Points To Ponder 11/09/2010

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If He’s not Lord of all. He’s not Lord at all... Brad Fangman
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) - When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: "I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense.

You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city. And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me.

However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that agrees with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, and I have the same hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

What does it mean to be a “follower of the Way”?

Acts 24:10-15
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Photo for 11/08/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...It was raining by the time we got to Silverton....

Points To Ponder 11/08/2010

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God’s Word will not get into you if you do not get into it...Brad Fangman
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) - And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders, with a certain attorney {named} Tertullus; and they brought charges to the governor against Paul. And after {Paul} had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying {to the governor} "Since we have through you attained much peace, and since by your providence reforms are being carried out for this nation, we acknowledge {this} in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. "But, that I may not weary you any further, I beg you to grant us, by your kindness, a brief hearing. "For we have found this man………………..

What were the charges against against Paul?

Acts 24:1-9
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Photo for 11/07/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...This photo is out of order.....forgot I had it...This was at the beginning of the trip when we were being pulled by a double header...

Points To Ponder 11/07/2010

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Our lives would run a lot more smoothly if second thoughts came first.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) - When the cavalry arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter from the commander to the governor Felix and handed Paul over to him. Governor Felix read the letter and asked what province he was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia, he said, "I will hear your case when your accusers get here." Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod's palace.

Five days later the high priest _____________ went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a __________ named ____________, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor.

Acts 23:33-24:1
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Photo for 11/06/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...It was raining when I took this picture of the Animas River...

Points To Ponder 11/06/2010

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Insecurity is at the heart of every rivalry.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) -"So do not listen to them, for more than forty of them are lying in wait for Paul who have bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they slay him; and now they are ready and waiting for the promise from you." Therefore the commander let the young man go, instructing him, "Tell no one that you have notified me of these things." And he called to him two of the centurions, and said, "Get ____ hundred soldiers ready by the third hour of the night to proceed to Caesarea, with __________ horsemen and _____ hundred spearmen." They were also to provide mounts to put Paul on and bring him …………………..

The commander took great care in being sure that Paul was transported safely to _________ _____ ______________?

BONUS POINT: What was the commander’s name? ________________

Acts 23
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Photo for 11/05/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...

Points To Ponder 11/05/2010

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A hungry Mountain Lion came out of the woods, attacked a prized bull and killed it. As it feasted on its kill, the lion would stop periodically to roar in triumph. The rancher heard the commotion, found the lion and shot him dead.
The moral of the story is this: When you are full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) - And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him before you on the pretext of wanting more accurate information about his case. We are ready to kill him before he gets here."

How was it that Paul was not killed by this conspiracy?

Acts 23:12-22
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Photo for 11/04/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008... Railroad…Old Elk Park Bridge MM 489.87...

Points To Ponder 11/04/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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Character is what you are when nobody else is around.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) - The next day, since the commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul and had him stand before them. And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.

And Paul, looking intently at the Council, said, "Brethren, I have lived my life with a perfectly good conscience before God up to this day." And the high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike him on the mouth. Then Paul said to him, "God is going to strike you, you whitewashed wall! And do you sit to try me according to the Law, and in violation of the Law order me to be struck?" But the bystanders said, "Do you revile God's high priest?" And Paul said, "I was not aware, brethren, that he was high priest; for it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"

But Paul perceived that ……………………….

What did Paul perceive? What did he do next?

How did this effect the assembly that was gathered together to accuse Him?
Acts 22:30-23:9
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Photo for 11/03/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...Crossing the Animas River...

Points To Ponder 11/03/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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The joy of the Lord will arm us against the assaults of our spiritual enemies and put our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with which the tempter baits his hooks. - Matthew Henry
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) -"And God said to me, 'Go! For I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'" And they listened to Paul up to this statement, and then they raised their voices and said, "Away with such a man from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live!" And as they were crying out and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air, the commander ordered Paul to be brought into the barracks, stating that he should be examined by scourging so that he might find out the reason why they were shouting against him that way. And when they stretched him out with thongs,

On this occasion Paul was NOT scourged. Why not?

Acts 22:21ff
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Photo for 11/02/2010

Riding the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado in the fall of 2008...Crossing the Animas River...

Points To Ponder 11/02/2010

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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It takes only 10 minutes to find in others the faults we often fail to discover in ourselves in a lifetime.
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BIBLE QUIZ: BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts) - And when he had been given permission to speak, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spoke unto them in the Hebrew tongue……. telling them about his life and conversion to the Way….

The crowd listened intently until what part? What happened when Paul reached this part of his message?

Acts 22:22ff
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