Photo for 05/01/2012

Poppy in our backyard...

Points To Ponder 05/01/2012

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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Never complain about what you could change.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 16) And it came to pass, as we [Paul and Silas] went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of _____________ met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which show unto us the way of salvation. And this she did many days.

What did Paul finally do in regards to damsel possessed with a spirit of ___________?

Acts 16:16-40
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Photo for 04/30/2012

A Kansas sunflower...

Points To Ponder 04/30/2012

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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Remember that as a faithful child of God you await promotion. - Vance Havner
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 16) - So Paul and Silas came down to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us……………. And from there we went to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. And on the Sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was to be made; and we sat down and began speaking to the women who had assembled there. And a certain woman named ____________, a seller of ___________, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, if you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she prevailed upon us.

(Fill in the blank above) What was the woman’s name and what did she sell?

Acts 16:6-15

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Photo for 04/29/2012

Black swallowtail butterfly

Point To Ponder 04/29/2012

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We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine. - D.L. Moody
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 15) - Paul and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. And some days later Paul and Barnabas had such a sharp disagreement that they separated from one another………………What was the cause of the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas?

Acts 15:35-41

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Photo for 04/28/2012

Ornamental cabbage on our front porch...

Point To Ponder 04/28/2012

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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Most people know just enough about God to bug them, but not to bless them.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 15) -At Antioch certain men which came down from Judea taught the brethren , and said, Except you be _________________ you cannot be saved. And when Paul and Barnabas had great dissension and debate with them, {the brethren} determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders concerning this question.

Acts 15:1-9

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Photo for 04/27/2012

Photographed at the school up the street in 2010...

Points To Ponder 04/27/2012

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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For every problem the government usually has a solution that is complex, ineffective, & expensive.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 14) - After the incident of the healing of the man at Lystra and the people calling Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury……….Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they tore their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. And with these sayings they scarcely restrained the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them. But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people………….to do what? Were they successful? Where did Paul and Barnabas go the next day?

Acts 14:9-28
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Photo for 04/26/2012

Taken in our backyard in 2010... (Day Lily)

Points To Ponder 04/26/2012

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God uses change to point us in a new direction. A bend in the road is never the end of the road if we turn in faith.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 13) – And it came to pass in Iconium, that they [Paul and Barnabas]  went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. Therefore they stayed a long time speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands……………And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them, They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the surrounding region: And there they preached the gospel. And there sat a certain man at Lystra…………………

What was the deal with the “certain man” at Lystra? What happened to him? What names did the people of Lystra give to Barnabas and Paul?

Acts 14:1-15
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Photo for 04/25/2012

Monarch butterfly at the Legler Barn Museum...

Points To Ponder 04/25/2012

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Aspire to inspire before you expire.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 13) - And when Barnabas and Saul had gone through the island unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus: Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his gaze upon him, And said, "You who are full of all deceit and fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to make crooked the straight ways of the Lord? And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and …………………….
What happened to Elymas the sorcerer when the hand of the Lord came upon him?
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Photo for 04/24/2012

On our front porch...

Points To Ponder 04/24/2012

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You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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 (New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go show these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place. Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.

And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man…………

What was the cause of Herod’s death? What did he die from?
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Photo for 04/23/2012

In our backyard...

Points To Ponder 04/23/2012

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POINTS TO PONDER:
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Why do people say “heads up” when they want you to duck?
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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 (New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) When they [Peter and the angel] were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leads into the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer……………………

What strange thing did Rhoda do when Peter knocked at the gate?

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Photo for 04/22/2012

At the Legler Barn Museum…

Points To Ponder 04/22/2012

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You can't follow Jesus & follow the crowd at the same.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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 (New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he said to him, put your garment on, and follow me. And he went out and continued to follow, and he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city……………….

What happened when the angel and Peter came to the iron gate that leads into the city?
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Photo for 04/21/2012

Poii\nts To Ponder 04/21/2012

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You will attract what you are, not what you want…
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BIBLE QUIZ:  THE BOOK OF ACTS
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 (New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) (New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter And because he [Herod] saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

Who came to Peter while he was in prison and struck him on the side and told him to quickly get up? (Pick one)

1)    Barnabas

2)   The angel of the Lord

3)   John Mark

4)   Michael the Archangel

 Acts 12:3-11

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Photo for 4/20/2012

Points To Ponder 4/20/2012

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Never do anything permanently stupid because you’re temporarily upset.
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) - Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed __________ the brother of __________ with the sword. And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take _______ also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
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Photo for 04/19/2012

I took this picture a couple of days ago out on our front porch :0) This has to be the best year for butterfly photos I have ever seen. These were all taken on flower on our front porch in the last couple of days. There have been as many a 20 at a time and at least four different types...

Points To Ponder 04/19/2011

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God has cast our confessed sins into the depths of the sea, and He's even put a "No Fishing" sign over the spot. - Dwight L. Moody
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 10) 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the _______ ________ had been poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.

Then Peter said, 47 "Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have." 48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.  NIV
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Photo for 04/18/2012

I took this picture today out on our back deck....Miniature red columbine.... :0)

Points To Ponder 04/18/2011

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Let God's promises shine on your problems. - Corrie Ten Boom
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 10) 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. 37 You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached- 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
39 "We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a tree, 40 but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen. 41 He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen-by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in ______ receives forgiveness of sins through his _______."
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Photo for 04/17/2012

Vicki took this picture today out on our front porch :0)

Points To Ponder 04/17/2011

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When airline pilots say “Keep your seatbelts on due to unexpected turbulence” isn’t that expecting it?
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 10) 34 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show __________ 35 but accepts men from every nation who _______ him and do what is right.
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Points To Ponder 4/12/2102

Points To Ponder is currently down do to major computer problems and it not expected to be back online until 4/16/2012 :-(

Photo for 04/09/2012

Tulips at the Legler Barn Museum....

Points To Ponder 04/09/2011

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"Keep away from anything that might take God's place in your hearts" - 1 John 5:21 NLT
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - Who was the man that interceded on behalf of Saul when Saul tried to join himself to the disciples?

And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he tried to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. But ___________ took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. Then had the churches 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 Ghost, were multiplied.

Acts 9:26-31
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Photo for 04/08/2012

At the Legler Barn Museum....If you know for sure what the are drop me an email and let me know :0)

Points To Ponder 04/08/2011

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I can't afford to hate those who hate me. I'd lose God's blessing on my life.
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE 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 04/07/2012

Tulip...this spring....

Points To Ponder 04/07/2011

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Anytime you have a loss, play it down and pray it up. Focus on what's left, not what's lost.
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE 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 04/06/2012

Red bud trees at Shawnee Mission Park, in Shawnee, Kansas..

Points To Ponder 04/06/2011

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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: THE 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 04/05/2012

The road on the west side of “Theatre in the Park”...at Shawnee Mission Park, In Shawnee, Kansas...(last year)

Points To Ponder 04/05/2011

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Pain is the mother of change.
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE 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 9:8
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Photo for 04/04/2012

Pint sized bunny in our backyard today....right at sunset...so his ears are glowing :0)

Points To Ponder 04/04/2011

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People are not your problem, they are your purpose.
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 8-9) When they stoned Stephen the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. And Saul 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 Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. What happen to Saul on his way to Damascus? (Delete two wrong answers and put the remainder in the proper sequence)

1) An angel knocked him to the ground and when he got up he was blind for seven days.
2) Saul asked the Lord what he wanted him to do.
3) The men that were with Saul heard a voice from heaven but heard no sound.
4) There shined about Saul and his companions a bright light from heaven.
5) The men who were with Saul died before the angel.
6) Saul fell to the earth and heard a voice saying, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me”?

BONUS POINT: What was Saul’s physical condition after the “Damascus road experience”?

Acts 9:1-18
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Photo for 04/03/2012

Considering that we are in a heat wave....for comparison this photo was shot on 3/29/2009!

Points To Ponder 04/03/2011

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Trusting in God is to be childlike (Mark 10:15) not childish (1 Cor.13:11)
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 8) And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. And the angel of the Lord spoke unto Philip, saying, “Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goes down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert”. And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. Then the Spirit said unto Philip, “Go near, and join thyself to this chariot”. And Philip ran up to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, except some man should guide me?” And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, “I pray thee, of whom does the prophet speak? of himself, or of some other man?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what hinders me to be baptized? What was the answer of Philip?
And Philip said, If thou ___________ with all ______ heart, thou may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

BONUS POINT: What happened to Philip after he baptized the eunuch?

Acts 8:18-24
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Photo for 04/02/2012

Redbud tree blossoms...

Points To Ponder 04/02/2011

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Studies show that people who use the word “I” most often are emotionally depressed. Help them refocus on God.
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BIBLE QUIZ: THE BOOK OF ACTS
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 7 and 8) After the death of Stephen Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voices, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. And there was great joy in that city. But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. After Simon saw and believed what was the sin he committed?

1). He offered the gift of salvation to those who would pay him money.
2). He arose and spoke to a eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
3). He offered the apostles money for the gift of being able to lay hands on people and have them receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:18-24
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