Photo For 01/01/2014

Happy New Year…..

Points To Ponder 01/01/2014

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God is bigger than my problems…                                 
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BIBLE QUIZ:  FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS [FILL IN THE BLANK] Mark 1:3-11

4 And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of _________ hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate __________ and wild honey.

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Photo For 12/31/2013

More snow patterns on our back deck…

Points To Ponder 12/31/2013

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One person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.                                  
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BIBLE QUIZ:  FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS [FILL IN THE BLANK] Matthew 11:9-11

A messenger was sent ahead of Jesus to "prepare the way".

What was his name? _ _ _ _   _ _ _   _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Humanly speaking how was this man related to Jesus?

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Photo For 12/30/2013

A trail into the woods out at Shawnee Mission park…By Vicki Morse…

Points To Ponder 12/30/2013

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Under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.                        
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BIBLE QUIZ:  FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS [FILL IN THE BLANK] Matt 13:10

Jesus used short simple stories that were designed to communicate a spiritual truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. These are commonly referred to as ___________.

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Photo For 12/29/2013

On our back deck….

Points To Ponder 12/29/2013

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Taking risks in older age is more courageous because you have more to lose. When you have nothing, you have nothing to lose. - Rick Warren
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BIBLE QUIZ:  FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS [FILL IN THE BLANK] John 2:1-9
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1.     What was the occasion at which Jesus performed His first miracle?

2.    What was the miracle?

3.    Who asked Him to do this miracle?

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Photo For 12/28/2013

Which way did he go?

Points To Ponder 12/28/2013

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Sometimes your greatest accomplishment can be keeping your mouth shut…
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BIBLE QUIZ:  FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS [FILL IN THE BLANK] Luke 2:41-51 NIV
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41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was _________ years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you."

49 "Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?"  50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.

 51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

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Photo For 12/27/2013

“Snow Train to Silver Plume”…… One more of one of my modeling projects :0)…

Points To Ponder 12/27/2013

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Test your strength by lifting a burden from another's shoulders.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS [FILL IN THE BLANK] Luke 2:36-39
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36 There was also a prophetess, _______, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

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Photo For 12/26/2013

Vicki shot this a couple of days ago on our front porch.. :0)

Points To Ponder 12/26/2013

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I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but because I see everything by it. – C.S. Lewis.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS [FILL IN THE BLANK] Luke 2:21-52
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21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived.

22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord"), 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: "a pair of doves or two young pigeons."  

25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called __________, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

29 "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all people, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."

33 The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."

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Photo For 12/25/2013

Merry Christmas from our house to yours…Ron, Vicki and Westley at the Victoria Falls railroad station…(One of Ron’s model railroad models :0)

Points To Ponder 12/25/2013

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I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but because I see everything by it. – C.S. Lewis.
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BIBLE QUIZ:  FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS [FILL IN THE BLANK] Luke 2:21-52
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21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived.

22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord"), 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: "a pair of doves or two young pigeons."  

25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called __________, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

29 "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all people, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."

33 The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."

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Photo For 12/24/2013

Merry Christmas from our house to yours…

Points To Ponder 12/24/2013

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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN:  

In the Christmas story how many Wise Men were there? (pick one)

1)    There were three Wise Men.
2)   There were two Wise Men
3)   We don’t know how many Wise men there were.

In the Christmas story how many how many gifts were given? (pick one)

1)    The Wise Men brought one gift.
2)   The Wise Men brought two gifts.
3)   The Wise men brought three gifts.
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Photo For 12/23/2013

LARGE jingle bell in our yard…Photo was taken on 12/22/2013..

Points To Ponder For 12/23/2013

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The steeper the mountain, the harder the climb, but the view from the peak is always worth the extra effort.
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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN:  

In the Christmas story when did the Wise Men arrive and see Jesus for the first time. (pick one)

1.)   The Wise Men arrived within a few hours of the birth of Jesus.

2.)  The Wise Men arrived the day after Jesus was born.

3.)   The Wise Men arrived up to a year later after Jesus was born.

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Points To Ponder 12/22/2013

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Never let anyone to be your mentor until first you know who his/her mentors have been and currently are.
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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN:  Fill in the blank.  Luke 2:15-18 (NIV)

19 But Mary ______________ up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

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Photo For 12/21/2013

Near our house a few years ago…

Points To Ponder 12/21/2013

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Faith is going without knowing. See Hebrews 11:8
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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN:  Fill in the blank. Luke 2:15-18 (NIV)

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were __________ at what the shepherds said to them.

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Photo For 12/20/2013

A decoration on our house…

Points To Ponder 12/20/2013

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The hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable.
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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN:  Fill in the blank. Luke 2:13-14 (NIV)

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly ______ appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

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Photo For 12/19/2013

At Shawnee Mission Park…

Points To Ponder 12/19/2013

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The path to victory runs through the valley. – Rick Warren
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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN:  Fill in the blank. Luke 2:8-12 (NIV)

8 And there were ____________living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

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Photo For 12/18/2013

A snow covered dove in our backyard…

Points To Ponder 12/18/2013

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18 to 34 year old men spend MORE time playing video games daily than 12 to17 year old boys!
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BIBLE QUIZ: 
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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: Fill in the blank. Luke 2:5-7 (NIV)
5 He [Joseph] went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a ____________, because there was no room for them in the _________.
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