Photo For 11/01/2013

We are now traveling to my favorite location in the Ouray, Colorado area, Governor Basin. Here are some waterfalls as we start up the rough cliff hanger road into this beautiful alpine basin…

Points To Ponder 11/01/2013

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Advice is like cooking - you should try it first before you feed it to others.
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James 1:2-4

Consider it pure _____, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV)

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Photo For 10/31/2013

En route to YankeeBoy Basin is the remains of the Camp Bird Mine complex. The building in the foreground was the Mine Office. The mine was discovered by Thomas F. Walsh in 1896, and is (or was) owned by the Federal Resources Corp. The mine produced about 1.5 million troy ounces of gold, and 4 million troy ounces of silver, from 1896 to 1990. At 2009 prices, Camp Bird's production would be worth over US$1.5 billion. Walsh sold the property for US$ 5.2 million in 1902. Walsh's daughter, Evalyn Walsh McLean, later purchased the Hope Diamond. Walsh died in 1909. Camp Bird is named after the "Camp Birds", probably Rocky Mountain jays that ate many a miner's lunch.

Points To Ponder 10/31/2013

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Life is what happens to you while you are making other plans.
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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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Romans 8:38-9:1

For I am persuaded, that neither _________, nor life, nor _________, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to ___________ us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Photo For 10/30/2013

We are at Yankee Boy Basin which is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado and is known for its waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery. Twin Falls and Stoney Mountain – 12,698’

Points To Ponder 10/30/2013

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Every great person has first learned how to obey, whom to obey, and when to obey.
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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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Exodus 20:3

Thou shalt have no other ______ before Me.

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Photo For 10/29/2013

We are at Yankee Boy Basin which is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado and is known for its waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery. Gilpin Peak and my Rubicon…

Points To Ponder 10/29/2013

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There would be fewer problems with children if they had to chop wood to keep the video games going.
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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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2 Corinthians 5:9

So we make it our _______ to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.

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Photo For 10/28/2013

We are at Yankee Boy Basin which is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado and is known for its waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery. Wright  Lake and Gilpin Peak…

Points To Ponder 10/28/2013

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The people to worry about are not those who openly disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know.
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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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Psalm 119:105

Your word is a ______ to my feet and a light for my ______. (NIV)

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Photo For 10/27/2013

Yankee Boy Basin which is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado and is known for its waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery…  

Points To Ponder 10/27/2013

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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: 
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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 10/26/2013

Yankee Boy Basin which is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado and is known for its waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery…  Here is a view of Gilpin Peak from the Yankee Boy Basin area…

Points To Ponder 10/26/2013

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Telling a lie is the worst offense because it is foundational for all other evil acts. Every sin or crime begins with someone believing or speaking a lie. Even if the lie is as simple as "I can get what I want if I lie," paves the way for evil.
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2 Timothy 2:22ff

Flee the ________ desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don't have anything to do with foolish and _________ arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
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Photo For 10/25/2013

Yankee Boy Basin is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado and is known for its waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery.  Mendota Peak - 13,275 feet in elevation as seen from Yankee Boy Basin…

Points To Ponder 10/25/2013

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Respect cannot be learned, purchased, or acquired - it can only be earned.
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Romans 8:38-39

For I am convinced that neither ________ nor life, neither _________ nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor __________, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Photo For 10/23/2013

Yankee Boy Basin is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado and is known for its waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery.  

Points To Ponder 10/23/2013

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Character is what you are when nobody else is around. Reputation is what people think you are.
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Luke 16:10

"He that can be trusted with very ___________ can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be ____________ with much.

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Photo For 10/22/2013

Columbines (Colorado State Flower) in Yankee Boy Basin…

Points To Ponder 10/22/2013

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A psychologist once asked a group of college students to jot down the initials of the people they disliked. Some of the students taking the test could think of only one person. Others listed as many as fourteen. But the interesting fact that came out of this bit of research was this: Those who disliked the largest number of people were themselves the most widely disliked.
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Hebrews 11:6

And without ________ it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

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Photo For 10/21/2013

Yankee Boy Basin is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado and is known for its waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery.  

Points To Ponder 10/21/2013

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"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." - Thomas Jefferson
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Ephesians 5:15-16

Be careful how you live, not as unwise but as those who are _______. Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days.

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Photo For 10/20/2013

Yankee Boy Basin is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado and is known for its waterfalls, wildflowers and beautiful scenery. Wildflowers along the road into Yankee Boy Basin…

Points To Ponder 10/20/2013

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What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fabric of heaven and earth could come by chance, when all the skill of art is not able to make an oyster! - Jeremy Taylor
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Acts 12:13-16

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

Who was the servant-girl who left Peter standing at the gate and thereby got her name recorded in the Bible?

Þ  Ruth

Þ  Naiomi
Þ  Rhoda
Þ  Mary
Þ  Hannah
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Photo For 10/19/2013

Across the ledge and under the overhang as we head up towards Yankee Boy Basin which is just a short distance from Ouray, Colorado…

Points To Ponder 10/19/2013

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The life of a disciple requires a long obedience in the same direction.
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Philippians 4:8

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

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Photo For 10/18/2013

The remains of an abandoned cabin at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado……The main part of town can be seen in the background…

Points To Ponder 10/18/2013

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It never occurs to teenagers that someday they will know as little as their parents.
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Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of _________ ambition or ______ conceit, but in humility consider others ________ than yourselves. (NIV)

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Photo For 10/17/2013

More buildings and wildflowers at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado…

Points To Ponder 10/17/2013

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Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have. - Zig Ziglar
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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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(Fill in the blanks)

Psalm 119:11 (NIV)

I have hidden your _______ in my heart that I might not _____ against you.

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Photo For 10/16/2013

The remains of the “Duncan” house that was once a magnificent home at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado……

Points To Ponder 10/16/2013

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A man with God is always in the majority.  - John Knox
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(Pick the correct answer) MALCHUS (John 18:10)

I am the servant of the high priest who was present at the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Simon Peter struck me with a sword and cut off my ear.

1. Caiaphas
2. Calamus
3. Malchus
4. Mahalab
5. Machaerus

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Photo For 10/15/2013

Another old building at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado……

Points To Ponder 10/15/2013

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Live as though Christ died yesterday, rose from the grave today, and is coming back tomorrow.-Theodore Epp.
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(Pick the correct answer) (Mark 14:3; John 12:3)

A costly oil derived from the dried roots and stems of an herb of Asia. This oil was used as a liquid or made into an ointment. It was imported from India in alabaster boxes. These were stored and used only for special occasions. When household guests arrived, they were usually anointed with this oil. Jesus was anointed with this oil on two occasions as an honored guest.

1. Sycamine/Mulberry
2. Thyine
3. Nard/Spikenard
4. Storax
5. Terebinth
6. Hyssop

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Photo For 10/14/2013

Another view of the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado……

Points To Ponder 10/14/2013

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Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.-Ronald Reagan.
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Who am I”?

I wrote two books of the New Testament. By profession I was a physician. I accompanied Paul on parts of his second third, and final missionary journeys.

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Photo For 10/13/2013

If you lived in Animas Forks, Colorado…… This would be the summertime view from your front porch…However, wintertime would be an entirely different scenario :0)

Points To Ponder 10/13/2013

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Some doctors say that cheerful people resist disease better than grumpy ones....Seems the surly bird catches the germ.
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John 21:24-25

This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that………………………………………….

How many books did John think it would take write down all the things that Jesus did? _________

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Photo For 10/12/2013

The remains of an abandoned house at the ghost town of Animas Forks, Colorado…

Points To Ponder 10/12/2013

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Pharisees think they're being faithful when actually they're being fearful.
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Matthew 25:21

His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a _____ things, I will make you ruler over _______ things.

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Photo For 10/11/2013

The remains of the Bagley Mill at Animas Forks, Colorado…

Points To Ponder 10/11/2013

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"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson
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Acts 24:16

So I strive always to keep my __________ clear before God and man.
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Photo For 10/10/2013

We’re now dropping down from Hurricane Pass into the ghost town of Animas Forks. The town can be seen in the distance just to the left of the passenger side window on this old truck..

Points To Ponder 10/10/2013

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God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What matters is the sincerity and perseverance of our will to overcome them. - C.S. Lewis
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Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the ________, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the ________ _________ you are serving.

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Photo For 10/09/2013

The clouds are rising and the sun is breaking through in this view of Lake Como as seen from the California Pass area….This is a photo from this past summer.

Points To Ponder 10/09/2013

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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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Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, ___________, goodness, faithfulness, . . . .

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Photo For 10/08/2013

An abandoned stem boiler at a mine near the summit of California Pass (12,960’)….Can you imagine getting this to this location with mules and horses?

Points To Ponder 10/08/2013

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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor. - Ulysses S. Grant
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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 10/07/2013

From Corkscrew Pass we are going to follow the four-wheel drive road on to Hurricane Pass, California Pass and on down into the ghost town of Animas Forks. Here is an old mine en route to Hurricane Pass…

Points To Ponder 10/07/2013

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In following Jesus, it is never safe to play it safe.
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Romans 8:26-27 NIV (submitted by Deanna H.)

26 In the same way, the ________ helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.

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