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Chocolate Avacado Pudding

2012-02-10T12:17:00.000-07:00

Served up chocolate pudding last night using this recipe.

I used agave instead of honey, because it blends better with room temperature and cool ingredients.

Warning it is very, very rich dark chocolate. If you make it this strong you might want to top with some whip cream or vanilla ice cream.

Crying Wolf

2012-02-08T12:28:00.001-07:00

This is a must see movie. It exposes what has really happened and is happening with the reintroduction wolf program.

We are living with this. The elk, moose, deer, antelope populations have all been affected.

Another domino effect: No game animals-No hunting-No reason for citizens to have guns/weapons.

Sunday–Prayer of General Confession

2012-02-05T02:23:00.005-07:00

Almighty and most merciful Father,

we have erred and strayed from Your ways,

like lost sheep.

We have followed too much the devises and desires of our own hearts.

We have offended against Your holy laws.

We have left undone those things that we ought to have done,

and we have done those things that we ought not to have done,

and there is no health in us.

But You,

O Lord,

have mercy upon us miserable offenders.

Spare those, O God, who confess their faults!

Restore those who are penitent

according to Your promises declared

to mankind in Christ Jesus Our Lord.

And grant,

O most merciful Father,

for His sake,

that we may hereafter live godly,

righteous,

and sober lives to the glory of Your holy name.

Amen

Thomas Cranmer

Blending

2012-01-25T15:53:00.000-07:00

Mr. Wonderful bought me a new blender…

Yes, it is one of those heavy duty can blend whatever I want type. A Blendtec!

We are having fun trying green smoothies, healthy juices, and such.
I even made cashew butter today.

Here is our base smoothie recipe:
•About 1/4 cup frozen 100% juice concentrate
•About 1 cup plain yogurt
•About one handful or 1 loose cup of greens
•Up to 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed (I ground them in the new blender. It does a wonderful job! My old blender would only slightly chop the flax seed.)
•About 2 cups frozen fruit (You can use fresh, but you might want to add ice then to thicken.)
•If the fruit is tart I add a squirt of agave or up to 3/4 tsp. stevia

Push the smoothie button and enjoy!

O Worship The King

2012-01-22T02:57:00.003-07:00

O worship the King all glorious above,

O gratefully sing his pow'r and his love;

our shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,

pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.

O tell of his might, O sing of his grace,

whose robe is the light, whose canopy space.

His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,

and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.

The earth with its store of wonders untold,

Almighty, your pow'r has founded of old;

has 'stablished it fast by a changeless decree,

and round it has cast, like a mantle the sea.

Your bountiful care what tongue can recite?

It breathes in the air; it shines in the light;

it streams from the hills; it descends to the plain;

and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.

Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,

in you do we trust, nor find you to fail;

your mercies how tender, how firm to the end,

our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend!

O measureless Might! Ineffable Love!

While angels delight to hymn you above,

the humbler creation, though feeble their lays,

with true adoration shall lisp to your praise.

Robert Grant, 1833

Ineffable–cannot be expressed with words, in a good sense.

Beeing A Friend

2012-01-20T02:51:00.003-07:00

A dear friend came over last Sunday afternoon from out of town.

She brought a quilt to work on. It is a gift for her oldest daughter. An Irish Chain variation.

We had a 2 person Bee.

First we attached the outside border…

Next we seamed the backing…

Then pinned all the layers together…

Finally we started to tie the layers together.

Sock Goal

2012-01-19T15:13:00.001-07:00

One of my goals for this year is to learn to make socks. Knitted and crocheted.

I bought a small skein of cheap sport weight yarn for the first pairs.

Both patterns came off internet sites.

First I needed to learn to knit using dpns–that is those intimidating double-pointed needles. Which really are not that hard when you do it!

Knitted socks in a women's medium size. Knitted from top to toe.

With the left-overs I crocheted a pair of baby socks. The heel was much more challenging on these. These were from the toe up.

Currently I am working on a pair with finer dpns and yarn.

Sunday–Prayer of Humble Access

2012-01-08T02:17:00.001-07:00

Almighty God,

unto whom all hearts are open,

all desires known,

and from whom no secrets are hid:

cleanse the thoughts of our hearts

by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit,

that we may perfectly love You

and worthily magnify Your holy name through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Thomas Cranmer

Wanting to Travel

2012-01-06T01:59:00.011-07:00

If I could choose anywhere to go this year…

I would choose to go to…

The Reformation of Food and Family

Well that is after going to see dear granddaughter #4. That is a given!

But the two are not so far apart that they couldn't be combined into one trip, perhaps. The problem would be said event is in summer and in Texas. Which means heat and humidity that this Rocky Mountain Grandma is not use to living with. And they both being over 1500 miles away, it takes a lot of time, we are talking days of driving. And that means Mr. Wonderful must take off days…weeks from work, which is not likely to happen.

So, if you get to go, please enjoy it for me and share what you learn!

2011 in Review

2012-01-04T11:59:00.000-07:00

Those little ones…they grow up so fast!

Worship the KING

2011-12-25T00:01:00.002-07:00

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;

hail the incarnate deity;

pleased as man with men to dwell,

Jesus our Emmanuel.

Charles Wesley

Christmas Greetings…

2011-12-24T00:01:00.008-07:00

A Christmas Card to our family and friends…

Created with Stampin Up! Bliss Stamp Set, Ruby Red and Creamy Caramel Ink and papers.

Christmas Tree Hunting

2011-12-22T03:37:00.001-07:00

Great-Grandpa helps a little one walk.

Taking a ride in the sled, while checking trees.

Back at the truck

The selected trees.

Loaded up in the truck.

Decorated.

Christmas Goodies

2011-12-21T03:27:00.002-07:00


Sugar Cookies

The yummiest Sugar Cookie recipe we have ever found.

Grandma's Fudge-a long time family Christmas favorite.

Peanut Blossoms

I've made these, Peanut Blossoms, since I was a young girl.

Making Chocolate Covered Pretzels

2011-12-20T15:48:00.000-07:00

Three of Grandma's girls make chocolate covered pretzels…

My littlest helper puts the pretzels into the chocolate.

Carefully sprinkling sprinkles.

Six batches completed and put into gift bags for gifts of love from little hands.

Train Chasing

2011-12-12T04:09:00.001-07:00

We spent a Monday morning chasing the UP 844 from Echo Canyon, Utah to Leroy, Wyoming.

It was just cold enough to create great steam, she looked wonderful against the red and orange rock with a bit of snow, then she chugged and rumbled as she labored up the grade!

80th Birthday Cake

2011-12-08T04:07:00.000-07:00

Dear son #2 and his wife created this cake for my dad's 80th birthday party…

Three flavors of cake and an assortment of candies.

Hot Chocolate Smile

2011-12-07T04:06:00.000-07:00

Munger Mob Photo Shoot

2011-12-05T04:02:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving was extra special this year. Dear son #2 and his wife and baby drove up from Texas for the week. This called for an official Munger Mob Photo Shoot.

A kind friend spent 2 1/2 hours shooting us Thanksgiving morning. Here are just a few of the photos…

Grandma's Girl Number Four

2011-11-30T16:02:00.000-07:00

Mr. Wonderful finally gets to hold her!

Quilting

2011-11-19T11:47:00.001-07:00

Current quilting project…

which is needed on the bed in one week!

Once the quilting is done, I can bind it and use. Even if I'm still working on appliqueing during the day.

Simple Harvest Basket

2011-11-17T01:47:00.001-07:00

No time to make lavish Thanksgiving decorations.

So, I took a basket with gum nut and raffia already attached.

Lined it with some silk leaves and plopped in mini-pumpkins and small gourds.

Place it on the Living Room Table.

Finished.

Cost $2.00 for pumpkins and gourds.

Yogurt Cheese Dip (and how to make Yogurt Cheese)

2011-11-14T01:58:00.000-07:00

Based off a recipe of Sue Gregg’s

In large mixer bowl, mix:

Yogurt Cheese**
Cheddar Cheese, shredded–approximately same amount as Yogurt Cheese
Parsley Flakes, about 1/2 tsp per 2 cups of Cheeses
Garlic powder, about 1/2 tsp per 2 cups of Cheeses

While mixing sprinkle in some Worcestershire sauce, until dip is pale orange in color. Keep refrigerated. Also good spread on crackers.

** How to Make Yogurt Cheese
Place plain yogurt (about twice the amount of cheese you need for recipe) in center of square of doubled cheesecloth. Pull corners of cheesecloth to center and up to form a bag. Tie heavy thread or string around bag and hang above a bowl from cabinet knob. Allow whey to drip for about 24 hours. Don’t throw the whey away! Whey is good for fertilizer, baking-use as part of your moisture for yeast breads, and pre-soaking grains.

Homeschool Science Help

2011-11-11T09:56:00.004-07:00

http://www.science-essentials.org/

Need helpful professional ideas–for free?

Whipped Butter

2011-11-07T03:23:00.001-07:00

Whipped Butter

Have you ever felt like you needed an axe to cut the iced butter in a buffet line? Or found it impossible to spread the butter on your room temperature roll?

I have found that by whipping my butter in my mixer it becomes more spreadable and people use less when going through the buffet line or even when it is put out on tables at a big dinner.

Most of the time I just put a pound of room temperature salted butter in the mixer with the wire whip attachment. I gradually increase the speed until the butter is nice and fluffy. You can also add a bit of cream or another healthy oil if you like.

After whipping I scoop the butter out with a flexible rubber spatula into a covered bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill. This can be done a week or two before an event. Just have a tight cover on your butter to protect it from gaining smells and flavors.

To serve, I like to scoop the cold whipped butter with a melon ball scoop onto a pretty plate or dish. These I get out of the refrigerator in time to warm slightly before we eat, but not to the melting stage. It is easy for people to get a little scoop with the butter knife on the dish.

Chilled Tomatoes

2011-10-27T03:11:00.000-06:00

This is when you KNOW you left the tomatoes in the garden too long!

Not just frost, but snow!

Creative Play

2011-10-27T01:20:00.000-06:00

"It's a sad mistake," said Mr. Stanley, "to suppose that youth wants to be so incessantly amused. They want not pleasures to be chalked out for them. Lay a few cheap and coarse materials in their way, and let their own busy inventions be suffered to work. They have abundant pleasure in the mere freshness and novelty of life, its unbroken health, its elastic spirit, its versatile temper, and its ever new resources."

C[oe]lebs in searchof a wife, by Mrs. Hannah More 1858

CuTiE!

2011-10-22T15:01:00.000-06:00

Granddaughter #3 at 15 months…

Fall Fire

2011-10-19T03:10:00.001-06:00

Sweet Peas

2011-10-17T01:37:00.002-06:00

Their sweetness wafted on the breeze through our backyard.

Fall Gold

2011-10-12T01:29:00.000-06:00

Late Summer

2011-10-11T11:39:00.001-06:00

…brought my parents here. They purchased a home near by.

Here is a look inside:

Kitchen

Living Room

Computer Room

Looking through Living Room to Dining area and rooms along back of house.

How Much Wood?

2011-10-07T11:37:00.000-06:00

We spent several days getting ready to stay warm this winter…

Mr. Wonderful and his trusty chainsaw cuts firewood brought out of the forest.

Mom runs the splitter while Dad and I stack.

Getting your own firewood means the firewood warms you three times:

First, while you are cutting and loading it.

Second, while you unload and stack it.

Third, when you actually burn it!

Food Matters

2011-10-05T11:06:00.000-06:00

Watch Food Matters
It is free to watch until October 8th

It will give you plenty to think about.

BIble Bee - 2011 Week 12 Practice Questions

2011-08-25T08:43:00.000-06:00

Week 12 Practice Questions

1. 1 Peter 4:1 tells us that are we to arm ourselves with?
a, Helmet of salvaiton
b. Gospel of peace
c. Mind of Christ
d. Both a and b

2. Peter says it is not _____ to have fiery trials. (1 Peter 4:12)
a. Strange
b. Normal
c. Hard
d. Both a and b

3. In 1 Peter 5 Peter lists how elders are to lead; this list includes ______.
a. Feeding the flock
b. Fighting false teachers
c. With a ready mind
d. Both a and c

4. Who does Peter want to have 'peace' in 1 Peter 5:14?
a. Everyone
b. Marcus/Mark
c. The Elders
d. Those in Christ Jesus

5. 1 Peter 1:22, We have purified our souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit, because of this we are to ________.
a. Lay aside all earthly duties
b. Seek to become missionaries
c. Love one another
d. Fight against cults

6. We are born again by _______. (1 Peter 1:23)
a. Loving others
b. Believing there is a God.
c. Studying God's Word
d. The Word of God

7. Why are we to submit to our authorities? (1 Peter 2:13)
a. To do good
b. For the Lord's sake
c. To not be malicious
d. None of the above

8. 1 Peter 2:17, Tells us to honor all men and to honor ____________.
a. God
b. The king
c. Our masters
d. Servants

9. Peter tells wives to submit to their own husbands; comparing this submission to _____. (1 Peter 3:1-7)
a. Bridling a horse
b. Putting on beautiful ornaments and clothes
c. Obeying the government
d. To Eve and Adam

10. 1 Peter 3:22 says "angels, authorities, and ______ are made subject to Him (Christ."
a. Powers
b. Men
c. Rulers of darkness
d. Spiritual wickedness in high places

11. If someone stumbles, is disobedient to God's Word they will stumble, be disobedient to ______. (1 Peter 2:6-8)
a. Government
b. Church
c. Parents
d. Christ

12. If we suffer it should be for doing ________. (1 Peter 3)
a. Sins
b. Good
c. Evil
d. Bad

13. Who is the face of the Lord against? (1 Peter 3:12)
a. The righteous
b. The Devil
c. Those who are in government
d. Those who do evil

14. In 1 Peter 4:12, Peter describes our trials as _______.
a. Fiery
b. Glorious
c. Strange
d. Shameful

15. We are to live the rest of our lie _________.
a. In fear
b. To the will of God
c. In humiliation
d. Alone

16. 1 Peter 5:12, tells us we stand __________.
a. On our own strength
b. Alone
c. United
d. In the true grace of God

17. Peter describes himself in 1 Peter 5:1 as an _______, a witness of Christ's sufferings and a participant of the glory to be revealed.
a. Apostle
b. Elder
c. Idolater
d. Ambassador

18. What are we to offer acceptable to God by Jesus Christ in 1 Peter 2:5?
a. Spiritual scarifices
b. Sheep
c. Bulls
d. Grain

19. 1 Peter 1:24 says "all flesh is as grass, and the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withereth…" What does this verse mean?
a. Our flesh-body is useless
b. Our life on earth is temporary, only for a little while
c. Man is not any more important than grass
d. None of the above

20. In 1 Peter 1:15-16, Peter exhorts us to be holy ____________.
a. In church
b. When we are with other christians
c. In all areas of our life
d. When we are suffering

Bible Bee - 2011 Week 11 Practice Questions

2011-08-18T15:52:00.000-06:00

Primary Practice Questions Wk 11 (Scroll down for Junior/Senior)

The Greek word “katartizo” is translated make perfect/restore in 1 Peter 5:10. What is its expanded meaning?

Made complete
Clean
To cut apart
Both a and b

Philippians 1:6 tells us ____ begins and completes a good work in us.

Sin
Paul
God
None of the above

The law, a system of sacrifices is described as a shadow of things to come in Hebrews 1, could never make us _______.

Restored
Perfect
Jews
Both a and b

Because trials in our life help perfect us. James 1:2-4 says to have _______.

Loyalty
Boldness
Patience
Friends

The Greek word “sterizo” is translated stablish, establish, confirm, make strong it means _________.

To scrub clean
To burn in a fire
To mix up
To make firm

Moses in Psalm 90:17 asks the Lord to confirm/establish “the work of our ______.”

Fathers
Leaders
Hands
Mouth

To keep God’s commands, to do His righteousness, we must _____ it not just say we will do it. (Psalm 119:106)

Sing
Perform
Make
Reject

1 Corinthians 1:8, Christ is confirming us that we may be ______ in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Blameless
Chosen
Honored
Famous

We are established, made firm, by the __________. (Romans 16:25-27)

Mosaic Law
Gospel
Church
World

The Greek word “sthenoo” is translated strengthen it means ______.

To add more to a mixture
To make the soul stronger
To develop muscle
To make firm

Jesus in Luke 22:31-32, prayed for Simon (Peter) that he would _______ the brethren.

Preach to
Love
Feed
Strengthen

Paul says he sent _____ to the Thessalonians to establish and confirm them in their faith. (1 Thessalonians 3:1-2)

Silas
Timothy
Peter
Mark

2 Thessalonians 3:3, the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and _________.

Keep you from evil
Protect you
Be glorified
Both a and b

Psalm 46:1, God is our refuge and strength a very present __________.

Judge
Father
Help in trouble
None of the above

The Greek word “themelioo” is translated settle it means to _______/

Lay a foundation
To make stable, establish
To lay down on
Both a and b

According to Psalm 7:9 who will God establish?

Wicked
Just
“Sheep”
Needy

What has God established even in the very heavens? (Psalm 89:2)

Clouds
His enemies
His faithfulness
Both b and c

Paul, in 1 Thessalonians 3:13, wants the Thessalonians’ hearts to be established ___________ before God.

In love
Unblameable in holiness
In grace and mercy
Firmly

1 Peter 5:16 lists four things God promises to do for us. Which is not one?

Make us rich
Establish us
Settle us
Make us strong

1 Peter 5:5-7, tells us to ________.

Cast our troubles, worries on God
Fight the Devil
Humbles ourselves to God
Both a and c

How are we to resist our adversary the Devil?

By rebuking him
By being steadfast in the faith
By singing
By fighting him

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JUNIOR/SENIOR

1. The Greek word "katartizo" translated perfect/restore in 1 Peter 5:10 means ___________.

a. To categorize, to sort through

b. To cleanse, make clean

c. To complete thoroughly, repair

d. To become mature

2. In 1 Corinthians 1:10 Paul exhorts to speak the same things and there be no divisions, that we be perfectly joined together in the _______.

a. Same mind

b. Same judgment

c. Same ministry

d. Both a and b

3. God has begun a good work in us and He will __________. (Philippians 1:6)

a. Complete it

b. Allow us to finish it

c. Helpus to continue it

d. None of the above

4. Jesus is the author of our salvation _____________. (Hebrews 2:10)

a. And sin

b And suffering

c Through suffering

d By sin

5. What was just a shadow and can't bring us to complete perfection-can't restore us? (Hebrews 10:1)

a. God's Word

b. The Mosaic Law

c. The Jewish nation

d. Both a and b

6. James 1:2-4 explains that temptations, the trying of our faith can bring us __________.

a. Wealth/riches

b. Patience/endurance

c. Mercy

d Grace

7. In 1 Peter 5:10 the word translated establish can also be translated _________.

a. Confirmed

b. Building

c. Set fast

d. Both a and b

8. The Greek word "sterizo" translated establish has theliteral meaning to __________.

a. Turn resolutely in a certain direction

b. To give strength to build up

c. To separate into categories

d. None of the above

9. In Psalm 90:17, The Lord _____ the work of our hands.

a. Regards

b. Establishes

c. Designs

d. Maintains

10. Psalm 119:106, the writer says to keep God's righteous judgments, He has sword and He will _____.

a. Pray

b. Praise

c. Perform

d. Meditate

11. Jesus confirmed ____ made to the fathers (Jews) in Romans 15:8.

a. Curses

b. Blessings

c. Promises

d. Both a and b

12. Jesus Christ establishes to the end, that we might ________ the day of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:8)

a. Be blameless

b. See

c. Rejoice

d. Be prepared for

13. Paul in Romans 16:25-27, says Christ has the power to establishus according to his _______.

a. Preaching

b. Faith

c. Gospel

d. Reasoning

14. The Greek word for strengthen is "sthenoo." It has a definition of _______.

a. Being a body builder

b. To add braces or props to a structure

c. To make strong

d. To revive

15. When Jesus tells Peter, Satan desires to sift-test you, He also told Peter to ________ after the test.

a. Rest quietly

b. Strengthen believers

c. Fight Satan

d. Hide in a cave

16. Who was Paul trying to strengthen by sending Timothy to establish and comfort in their faith in 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2?

a. Peter

b. Silas

c. Thessalonians

d. Timothy

17. How are we established and comforted in good words and works? (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

a. By Jesus Christ

b. By God our Father

c. By taking time to focus on our desires

d. Both a and b

18. Why according to James 5:8, are we to be patient and establish our hearts?

a. So we can understand evil

b. The coming of the Lord is nearing

c. To become part of the saved

d. To shame unbelievers

19. David in Psalm 28:7 says the Lord is his strength and his ______.

Sword
Covering
Army/host
Shield

20. How do we renew our strength when we are weary in Isaiah 40:29-31?

Working harder
Waiting on the Lord
Avoiding other people
Refusing to serve others, so we can rest

21. God is our refuge and _____ in Psalm 46:1.

King
Strength
Judge
None of the above

22. The Greek word “themelioo” translated settle means ________.

To make stable
To lay a foundation
To lay down flat-horizontal
Both a and b

23. In Psalm 7:9 David says the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish (themelioo) the _____.

Evil
Fathers
Just
King

24. Psalm 89, God’s ______ is to all generations, it is established in the very heavens.

Judgment
Glory
Creation
Faithfulness

25. According to Isaiah 9:7, Christ’s kingdom shall be established with judgment and ________.

Peace
Justice
Charity
Mercy

26. God will establish us by His power according to the _______. (Romand 16:25)

Gospel
Law
Prophets
Both b and c

27. Adversary means ____________.

Legal opponent
Enemy
Foe
All of the above

28. God promises to perfect, establish, ________ and settle us in 1 Peter 5:10.

Love
Protect
Strengthen
Both a and b

29. We are to be subject to elders, be subject to one another, humble to God and ______. (1Peter 5:7)

Cast our cares on God
Be at rest
Be always sharing the Gospel
None of the above

Bible Bee- August 2011 Written Practice Questions

2011-08-15T11:22:00.000-06:00

Through Week 10:

1. When 1 Peter 3:9 commands not to return evil for evil, it means we should not try to __________.

a. Hide evil

b. Retaliate for evil

c. Put evil people in prison

d. Both B and C

2. We are to _____ from evil. (Proverbs 3:7)

a. Hide

b. Gain wisdom

c. Report

d. None of the above

3. When we see evil/danger ahead we should _________. (Proverbs 22:3)

a. Hide from it

b. Rejoice in it

c. Tell everyone about it

d. Go check it out

4. Colossians 3:15, If we are in Christ we should seek things above. Our affections should be on things above not ________.

a. On things of the earth

b. On eternal things

c. On Christ

d. Both A and B

5. What has caused some to err from the faith in 1 Timothy 6:10?

a. Coveting money

b. Being a helper to Paul

c. Greediness

d. Both A and C

6. Who does Paul want to reward Alexander the Coppersmith for the evil he did? (2 Timothy 4:14)

a. Peter

b. Timothy

c. God

d. Both A and B

7. John tells those he loved in 3 John 11 to _________ evil.

a. Follow

b. Not follow

c. Reject

d. Refrain from

8. Hebrews 10:30 assures us the Lord will _____ evil because He is the Judge.

a. Revenge

b. Regards

c. Restore those who are evil

d. Return evil for evil

9. The Greek word “lordorias” is translated __________.

a. Insult

b. Rail

c. Revile

d. All of the above

10. The antonym for “lordorias” is ____________.

a. Speech

b. Praise

c. Give a good sermon

d. Slander

11. We must be careful to avoid __________ another person through the use of negative words.

a. Insulting

b. Railing

c. Reviling

d. All of the above

12. A person who meddles, stirs up _______ (Proverbs 20:3)

a. Envy

b. Comfort

c. Strife

d. Wisdom

13. Blasphemy means _____________.

a. Cursing or reviling God

b. Assuming to oneself the rights or qualities of God

c. To kiss the blarney stone

d. Both A and B

14. Defamation means __________.

a. To falsely injure another’s reputation

b. To remove fat from meat

c. To keep someone from being famous

d. None of the above

15. Insolence means ____________.

a. Contemptuous

b. Rude

c. Polite

d. Both A and B

16. Mock means _________.

a. Ridicule

b. Commend

c. Praise

d. Both A and C

17. Revile means ___________.

a. To regard highly

b. To rejoice with singing

c. To address or speak abusively

d. Both A and B

18. Rail means____________.

a. Rain with hail mixed in

b. To praise someone publicly

c. To put someone down/denounce verbally

d. None of the above

19. Instead of talking negatively about others we are to _____ them. (1 Peter 3:9)

a. Avoid

b. Bless

c. Care for

d. Despise

20. God has promised sufficient _________ to deal with suffering. (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

a. Grace

b. Faith

c. Mercy

d. Love

21. Romans 12:14 reminds us to ____ those who persecute us.

a. Avoid

b. Bless

c. Stay away from

d. Despise

22. The Greek word “hagaiazo” is translated sanctify/honor/revere it means _______.

a. Ceremonial washings

b. To make holy

c. To dishonor God

d. To become gods

23. Revelation 5:12-13, says all ______________ to Christ

a. Will give honor

b. Will give love

c. Respond positively

d. Both A and B

24. Who is Christ according to Matthew 16:16?

a. The Son of the living God

b. Elijah come again

c. Messiah

d. Prophet

25. Jesus is ______________ of all things. (Colossians 1:13-18)

a. Savior

b. Creator

c. Servant

d. Friend

26. Christ is the faithful ___________ in Revelation 1:5-6.

a. Servant

b. Prophet

c. Witness

d. Healer

27. Paul says everything is nothing compared to _________. (Philippians 3:8)

a. Knowing Christ

b. Being an ambassador of the Gospel

c. Being a Roman citizen

d. Heaven

28. Jesus prayed for His disciples in John 17:17 that God would sanctify them through His ____________.

a. Truth

b. Mercy

c. Compassion

d. Grace

29. According to John 17:17, God’s Word is _________.

a. Alive

b. Truth

c. Without error

d. Eternal

30. Paul commends the Ephesian elders to God and to the Word of His grace in Acts 20:32. Because it will _________.

a. Build them up

b. Give them an inheritance

c. Keep them alive

d. Both A and B

31. Paul says he is sanctified by ____________. (Acts 26:18)

a. Mosaic Law

b. Being an ambassador/missionary for Christ

c. Faith in Jesus

d. Religious sincerity

32. Romans 15:16 identifies ______ as doing the sanctifying in a believer’s life.

a. God’s Word

b. Trials/testings

c. Holy Spirit

d. Persecution

33. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 lists several _______________ that if they identify you–if that is what you are, you will not inherit the kingdom of God.

a. People groups

b. Sins/behaviors

c. Vocations

d. None of the above

34. In what are believers washed, sanctified, justified according to 1 Corinthians 6:9-11?

a. Name of Jesus

b. Baptism

c. Good works

d. Prayer

35. Who does the sanctifying in Hebrews 2:11-13?

a. Pastors

b. Jesus

c. Holy Spirit

d. God’s Word

36. Hebrews 2:12 quotes Psalm 22 in which David describes how people are treating him. They __________ him.

a. Despise

b. Laugh

c. Encourage

d. Both A and B

37. David describes some of the things he is suffering in Psalm 22. One is _____.

a. Snake bites

b. Lack of strength

c. Imprisonment

d. Too much food

38. Psalm 22:22 and Hebrews 2:12 both say ______________.

a. I will declare thy name to my brethren

b. I will pray only to God.

c. I will sing praise to God.

d. Both A and C

39. Psalm 22:23 David encourages all to _________.

a. Suffer

b. Praise God

c. Pray

d. Both A and C

40. David writes a list of some things God has done for us in Psalm 22:24. He reminds us that when we cry out to God _________.

a. The demons take notice

b. God hears

c. Others will think we are weird

d. It is the same as singing loudly

41. Peter’s explanation in Chapter 3 of 1 Peter helps us to understand that when we suffer for Christ because we are being sanctified others will actually see we have hope, when we respond correctly. This will give us _____________.

a. An “holier than thou” attitude

b. A bigger place in heaven

c. An opportunity to share Christ

d. None of the above

42. The Greek word for answer/defense is _____________.

a. Apostole

b. Didasko

c. Didactic

d. Apologia

43. To make a reasoned defense of our hope, 2 Timothy 2 :15 says we must _______.

a. Read about other religions

b. Study God’s Word

c. Go to Bible College

d. Both B and C

44. Paul in Philippians 1 is writing from prison. He is in prison because of his defense of ___________. (Verse 7)

a. Judaism

b. The Gospel

c. His Roman citizenship

d. None of the above

45. Paul in Philippians 1:12-14 is grateful to be in prison because he sees it advancing the Gospel. He shares the example of _________.

a. Others are bolder in their witness

b. His witness in Nero’s palace

c. The emperor being kind to him.

46. What are we to be defending (1 Peter 3:18)

a. The hope that is in us

b. Other Christians

c. Our rights

d. Both A and B

47. One of the most important points Peter makes in chapter 3 of 1 Peter is we are to suffer for _________ to show others the hope we have.

a. Doing good

b. When we do wrong

c. Going to hostile areas and nations

d. None of the above

48. When do we cease from sin?

a. When we get saved

b. When we die

c. When we are born

d. When we turn 16

49. We are no longer to live to __________. (1 Peter 4:2)

a. Rejoice

b. Eat meat

c. The lust of men

d. None of the above

50. Peter tells us to no longer live like ___________. (1 Peter 4:3)

a. Jews

b. Dogs

c. The Egyptians

d. Gentiles

51. Peter tells us that when we won’t do as others, they will at times speak _______ of us in 1 Peter 4:5.

a. Evil

b. Good

c. Well

d. Both B and C

52. Who will give an account in 1 Peter 4:5?

a. No one

b. Jews

c. Gentiles

d. Everyone

53. The Gospel is preached to men so they can ______________ in the Spirit. (1 Peter 4:6)

a. Live according to God

b. Be filled and

c. Be slain

d. Imprisoned

54. What covers a “multitude of sins?” (1 Peter 4:8)

a. Forgiveness

b. Discretion

c. A blanket

d. Love

55. What are we not to do grudgingly? (1 Peter 4:9)

a. Work

b. Hospitality

c. Forgive

d. Give

56. How are we to use the gift(s) given to us? (1 Peter 4:10)

a. As good stewards

b. Grudgingly

c. Sparingly

d. Frugally

57. Our gifts from God are in two categories speaking and ________ (1 Peter 4:11)

a. Giving

b. Singing/musical

c. Serving/ministering

d. Both A and B

58. Peter describes our trial as _________ in 1 Peter 4:12.

a. Fiery

b. Fun

c. Foundational

d. Free

59. We are to do what as participants in Christ’s suffering? (1 Peter 4:13)

a. Pray

b. Complain

c. Rejoice

d. Despair

60. If we are reproached for the name of Christ we are to be ________. (1 Peter 4:14)

a. Sad

b. Happy

c. Pitied

d. Proud

61. What of the following are we not to suffer for? (1 Peter 4:15)

a. Using our gift(s)

b. Busybody

c. Giving

d. Singing

62. If we suffer for being a Christian we should not _________. (1 Peter 4:16)

a. Be joyful

b. Be happy

c. Be gracious

d. Be ashamed

63. Where does Peter say judgment must begin in 1 Peter 4:17?

a. At home

b. With Kings and Princes

c. At the church

d. None of the above

64. Who should commit the keeping of their souls to God? (1 Peter 4:19)

a. Those who suffer according to the will of God

b. No one

c. Jews

d. Both A and C

65. In 1 Peter 4:1 who suffered in the flesh?

a. Peter

b. Noah

c. Christ

d. Gentiles

66. We are not to live to the lusts of men, but to the will of God for how long? (1 Peter 4:2)

a. Today

b. Rest of our life

c. For the summer

d. None of the above

67. What did Peter tell the believers in 1 Peter 4:3 they had spent enough time doing?

a. Traveling

b. Giving offerings

c. Praying

d. Will of the Gentiles

68. When we don’t “party” with the world they are ________. (1 Peter 4:4)

a. Surprised

b. Happy

c. Sad

d. Both A and B

69. Who does God judge according to 1 Peter 4:5?

a. Quick/living

b. Dead

c. Jews

d. Both A and B

70. To live in the spirit we must live to ___________. (1 Peter 4:6)

a. God

b. Mosaic Law

c. Grace

d. None of the above

71. We are to be sober and watch unto prayer because ________. (1 Peter 4:6)

a. Dinner is ready

b. We are sleepy

c. The end of all things is near

d. We might lose our salvation

72. What kind of love are we told to have in 1 Peter 4:8?

a. Slow to offend

b. Fervent

c. Romantic

d. Both A and B

73. To whom are we to show hospitality? (1 Peter 4:9)

a. Homeless

b. Foreigners

c. Other believers

d. Jews

74. We are to minister our gifts to one another as _________. (1 Peter 4:10)

a. Judges of good and evil

b. Good stewards of God’s grace

c. Children walking in love

d. None of the above

75. All our speech and actions should __________ according to 1 Peter 4:11.

a. Glorify God

b. Be joyful

c. Bring honor to me

d. Be honoring to my parents

76. When we have a fiery trial, we should not _________. (1 Peter 4:12)

a. Rejoice

b. Be surprised

c. Endure

d. Both A and C

77. If we rejoice in suffering what will we have when Christ’s glory is revealed? (1 Peter 4:13)

a. Gold

b. Much land

c. Rebuke and shame

d. Great joy

78. If we are reproached for ____________, we are happy. (1 Peter 4:14)

a. Our evil deeds

b. Good works

c. The name of Christ

d. Lying

79. Unbelievers do not _________ the Word of God (Gospel). (1 Peter 4:17)

a. Like

b. Obey

c. Honor

d. Live

80. Who are the saved?

a. Jews

b. Righteous

c. Religious

d. Gentiles

81. The Greek word “hoploon” refers to ________.

a. Military rank

b. Weapons

c. A sword

d. Your arm

82. We are to throw off the works of darkness and put on ________. (Romans 13:12)

a. Clothes

b. Fine raiment

c. Salvation

d. Armor of light

83. The weapons of ________ listed in 2 Corinthians 6:7 are: Word of truth, power of God.

a. Warfare

b. Righteousness

c. Restitution

d. Reasoning

84. Ephesians 6:10-18 gives a description of our spiritual armor. Where does our strength come from?

a. Praying

b. Sword of the Spirit

c. Shield of faith

d. The Lord

85. Ephesians 6:12 tells us our struggle is with _________.

a. Family

b. Evil powers in this world

c. Other believers

d. People not saved

86. 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9 says we are of the day and we are to be ___________ putting on our armor.

a. Rejoicing

b. Sober

c. Secretive

d. Revengeful

87. In 1 Peter 4:7-10 Peter gives a list of five things for Christians to do. Which is not on this list?

a. Hospitality one to another

b. Serve one another using our gifts

c. Be sober

d. Feed the sheep

88. To be in one’s right mind is ___________. (Mark 5:15 and 1 Peter 4:7)

a. To be of sound judgment

b. To be sober in spirit

c. To be excited to be a missionary

d. Both A and B

89. If we love/have charity one to another _______________. (John 13:34-35)

a. We will be recognized as Jesus’ disciples

b. We will give away our belongings to others

c. We will tolerate what others think is truth

d. None of the above

90. What Scripture tells us that part of hospitality is offering comfort an encouragement to those in prison or is suffering for Christ?

a. John 3:16

b. Hebrews 13:2

c. Romans 3:23

d. 1 Peter 4:22

91. What has God given us to enable us to serve one another? (1 Peter 4;10-11)

a. Wealth

b. Family

c. Gifts

d. None of the above

92. Our __________ should be controlled by our love one for another according to Galatians 5:13.

a. Liberty

b. Justice

c. Faith

d. Peace

93. What need was not being met by the church in Acts 6:1-3?

a. Daily preaching of the Gospel

b. Physical needs of widows

c. Giving of tithes for poor

d. Meals being prepared

94. The men who were chosen to take care of the need in Acts 6:1-3 had to meet certain requirements: honest, Spirit filled and ___________.

a. Full of wisdom

b. Strong (physically)

c. Popular leaders

d. Well to do

95. Psalm 66:10 reminds us that God ________us.

a. Tries

b. Buys

c. Guides

d. Creates

96. According to Romans 5:3-4 Tribulations bring about a list of character qualities in our life that begins with ________.

a. Virtue

b. Love

c. Patience

d. Hope

97. God comforts us in our trials for Christ, so we can _________ others.

a. Persecute

b. Praise

c. Comfort

d. Confuse

98. 2 Timothy 3:10-12 tells us that all who live godly will __________

a. Rejoice

b. Become wealthy

c. Be martyred

d. Suffer persecution

99. The man who suffers temptations/trials in James 1:12 and endures receives __________.

a. Crown of life

b. Wealth

c. Lots of friends

d. Both A and C

100. The Lord tries what in Proverbs 17:3?

a. Silver

b. Hearts

c. Gold

d. Kings and Princes

101. When we experience the refining, fiery ordeals that God allows or wills, according to 1 Pete 4:13, how are we to act?

a. With reluctance

b. Sad

c. Rejoicing

d. Grumbling

102. According to Philippians 3:8-11 our trials help ______ us to Christ’s death.

a. Reconcile

b. Draw

c. Conform

d. Protect

103. The Greek word for Gospel, “euaggelion” means ________

a. Good message

b. Grace

c. Mercy

d. Both A and B

104. Acts 1:8 commands us to be ___ or proclaimers of God’s salvation.

a. Followers

b. Watching

c. Witnesses

d. None of the above

105. What are we to preach/proclaim according to Luke 24:46-48?

a. Repentance

b. Forgiveness of sins

c. Baptism

d. Both A and B

106. Titus 3:3-8 reminds us that our salvation is God’s work in us. If we believe in God we are to maintain ___________.

a. A clean house

b. A visible prayer life

c. A well working car

d. None of the above

107. Who are we to teach the Gospel to? (Matthew 28:19-20)

a. Family

b. Church

c. All nations

d. Aliens

108. Mark 16:15 tells us to go where with the Gospel?

a. Church

b. World

c. America

d. Our state

109. Paul reminds the Colossians in Colossians 1:23 they have heard the _____ of the Gospel.

a. History

b. Hope

c. Story

d. Account

110. Romans 10:8-17 explains that God is never unrighteous. But He has mercy and _____ on whom He wills.

a. Compassion

b. Grace

c. Justice

d. Both A and B

111. When John the Baptist’s disciples came to Jesus questioning who He was for John, Jesus’ answer was a list of those being healed and that the ___ have the Gospel preached to them (Matthew 11:5)

a. Women

b. Gentiles

c. Poor

d. Diseased

112. Isaiah 61:1 says, “the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the ___.”

a. Poor

b. Gentiles

c. Sick

d. Meek

113. The Gospel, in Romans 1:16-18, is the ____ of God unto salvation.

a. Grace

b. Power

c. Truth

d. Mercy

114. In Acts 16:9-11, often called Paul’s Macedonian calling, Paul responds to the man’s plea for __ by preaching the Gospel.

a. Help

b. Salvation

c. Deliverance

d. None of the above

115. In Ephesians 2:1-10 we learn that our salvation changes us, makes us alive spiritually to ________.

a. Go to church

b. Good works

c. Be missionaries

d. Be smarter

116. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Paul reminds the Corinthians he preached the Gospel, they believed it and they need ________ it.

a. To be quiet about

b. To write others about

c. To text

d. To Stand on

117. If someone preaches a different Gospel (not biblical), he is ______. (Galatians 1:8-100

a. An hero

b. Accursed

c. A joint-heir

d. None of the above

118. Because all have sinned, all need ____________. (Romans 3:21-24)

a. The righteousness of God

b. The judgment of sin

c. Wealth live well

d. Both A and B

119. In 1 Peter 4:6 we are told the Gospel is preached to us so we can live _________.

a. According to the world

b. Like our friends

c. Quietly with our neighbors

d. According to God in the Spirit

120. What Greek word for love is only used in a compound or negative form in the New Testament?

a. Agape

b. Phileo

c. Storge

d. Eros

121. What Greek word for love is only found as the basis for a name in the New Testament?

a. Agape

b. Phileo

c. Storge

d. Eros

122. What Greek word means family affection?

a. Agape

b. Phileo

c. Storge

d. Eros

123. What Greek word means to love as a friend, be fond?

a. Agape

b. Phileo

c. Storge

d. Eros

124. What Greek word means love, benevolence?

a. Agape

b. Phileo

c. Storge

d. Eros

125. Which Greek word for love is used in 1 Peter 4:8?

a. Agape

b. Phileo

c. Storge

d. Eros

126. What Greek word means love in this sentence? I love you because we share the same interest.

a. Agape

b. Phileo

c. Storge

d. Eros

127. 1 Peter 1:8 “Whom having not seen, ye love;” uses what Greek word for love?

a. Agape

b. Phileo

c. Storge

d. Eros

128. When we obey the truth we will have unfeigned love for who? (1 Peter 1:22)

a. God

b. Christ

c. Believers

d. Unbelievers

129. Peter commands us to agape-love who in 1 Peter 2:17?

a. God

b. Christ

c. Believers

d. Unbelievers

130. Who did God show His love toward in John 3:16?

a. God

b. Christ

c. Believers

d. Unbelievers

131. Romans 5:8, tells us that God loved us and sent Christ to die for us when?

a. Before He created the world

b. At the end of all time

c. While we were sinners

d. After our birth

132. God loved us so much, He sent His Son, Christ to die for us so we could ________. (1 John 4:9)

a. Live through Him

b. Have an easy life

c. Be better than others

d. Be religious

133. God tells us in John 14:15, if you love me _______________.

a. I’ll love you

b. Keep my commands

c. Be a missionary

d. Live like a monk

134. If we love God we will want to _____ Him. (John 14:23)

a. Suffer for

b. Obey

c. Hide from

d. None of the above

135. If we say we know/love God and don’t keep His commandments, what are we called in 1 John 2:4-6?

a. Children

b. Babies

c. Liars

d. Both A and B

136. If we love God we do not think His commands _______. (1 John 5:3)

a. Hard

b. Grievous

c. Burdensome

d. Both A and B

137. Who is our example of how to love in Colossians 3:12-14?

a. Paul

b. Epaphras

c. Christ

d. Onesimus

138. What does it show to the world when we love other Christians like Christ commanded us? (John 13:34-35)

a. We are pious

b. We are Christ’s disciples

c. We are better than unbelievers

d. We don’t believe in war

139. What do we owe others? (Romans 13:8)

a. Love

b. Gifts

c. To take care of their wants

d. Both A and C

140. When we love others as we are commanded we are actually fulfilling ____________. (Romans 13:8-10)

a. The Shema, Deuteronomy 6

b. The Ten Commandments, Exodus 20

c. 1 Chronicles 30:2

d. None of the above

141. 1 Corinthians 13 is often described as the love chapter. In verse 4-8 it describes how our love should be. Which adjective(s) describe this love?

a. Patient

b. Kind

c. Childish

d. Both A and B

142. Which behavior/attitude did Peter warn us not to pursue in 1 Peter 4?

a. Drinking parties/banquetings

b. Hospitality

c. Bodily exercise

d. Moderation

143. Which behavior did Peter exhort us to choose in 1 Pete 4

a. Moderation

b. Lust

c. Sober

d. Bodily exercise

144. Whose suffering made such a deep impression on Peter that he mentions it to the other elders and believers? (1 Peter 5:1)

a. Paul’s

b. Peter’s wife

c. Silas’

d. Christ’s

145. Peter charges the elders to feed and have oversight of the church. He likens the church to a __________. (1 Peter 5:2)

a. Flock

b. Bride

c. Body

d. Meal

146. The elders/leaders are to be _______. (1 Peter 5:3)

a. Rulers

b. Considered higher/more righteous

c. Examples

d. Both A and B

147. When Christ appears He will give a _______ to the faithful leaders. (1 Peter 5:4)

a. Crown of glory

b. Crown of life

c. Seal of approval

d. Martyrs’ reward

148. God resists who in 1 Peter 5:5?

a. Poor

b. Proud

c. Meek

d. Mournful

149. Who are we to humble ourselves to? (1 Peter 5:6)

a. Elders

b. Younger believers

c. God

d. The world

150. Because God cares for us we can give/cast ______ on Him. (1 Peter 5:7)

a. Our cares

b. Our problems

c. Blame

d. Both A and B

151. 1 Peter 5:8 compares Satan to a _________.

a. Wolf

b. Fox

c. Lion

d. Dragon

152. How are we to resist Satan? (1 Peter 5:9

a. In our strength

b. In the faith

c. By prayer and fasting alone

d. Both A and B

153. What has God called us to by Christ Jesus? (1 Peter 5:10)

a. Riches

b. Eternal glory

c. Fame

d. Honor

154. Peter was writing to these strangers by ______. (1 Peter 5:12)

a. Email

b. Texting

c. Silvanus/Silas

d. Marcus/Mark

155. Who greeted/saluted these believers Peter is writing to in 1 Peter? (1 Peter 5:13)

a. Marcus/Mark

b. Church at Babylon

c. Silvanus/Silas

d. Both A and B

156. Peter prays for them to be blessed with _________. (1 Peter 5:14)

a. Comfort

b. Peace

c. Suffering

d. Love

157. Peter is looking forward in 1 Peter 5:1 to participating in the glory _______.

a. To be revealed

b. Of the restored Jerusalem

c. Of God

d. None of the above

Bible Bee - July 2011 Written Practice Questions

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The following are our July Practice Written Test and Review Questions:

If we want to love life and see good days (1 Peter 3:10) we should _______.

Control our speech
Make lots of money
Work hard
Skip school to do fun things

1 Peter 3:11 Tells us to seek ___________.

Joy
Peace
Charity/love
Wealth

God watches over and __________ the righteous. (1 Peter 3:12)

Disciplines
Provides for
Listens to the prayers of
Directs the steps of

If we suffer for righteousness sake we will be __________. (1 Peter 3:14)

Tortured
Fearful
Wealthy
Happy

When someone asks us about our hope we should answer with __________.

(1Peter 3:15)

A sermon
Meekness and fear
Long, detailed explanations
None of the above

It is better, according to 1 Peter 3:17, to suffer for well doing/doing good than _______________.

To be a preacher
To suffer for evil doing
To go to Disneyland
To get rich

How many times did Christ suffer for sins? (1 Peter 3:18)

One
Three
Five
Two

Where is Jesus now? (1 Peter 3:22)

In Jerusalem
In Israel
At the right hand of God
None of the above

Who according to 1 Peter 3:22 is subject to Christ/

Angels
Authorities
Powers
All of the above

Peter gives a list of characteristics we are to be in verse 8 of 1 Peter 3. Identify the ones he commands us to be in this verse:

Of one mind
Wealthy
Fishermen
Mournful

Fourth=Family + Friends + Fun + Fellowship and Bombs

2011-07-06T17:03:00.001-06:00

Fourth of July evening found us in the backyard ready to fellowship with family and friends.

Plenty of food–game meat hamburgers with lots of sides and pies with homemade ice cream.

When the "Red Coats" made there appearance at "The Cowpens'…

ammunition was loaded (i.e. water balloons)…

a battle line was formed…

we bombed them.

When we failed to take them out with water balloon bombs we tried fire power–Roman Candles.

And homemade fire "bombs."

There was also tamer celebrating: Big girl with sparkler…

Little girl with sparkler.

Celebrate the Fourth

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Long may it wave, o'er the land of the brave.

For in that hour of Destiny,

Which tried the men of bravest stock,

He knew the end alone must be

A free land or a traitor's block.

Whittier

Bible Bee - 2011

2011-06-24T21:09:00.000-06:00

Have you ever noticed God orchestrates all the areas of your life? This year's Bible Bee book study is 1 Peter. Did you know that 1 Peter is the Job of the New Testament? Uh-huh. It's theme is persecution-suffering.

Which means God is going to teach me about persecution and suffering as we study it. Good thing Peter starts the book by letting us know all the good God has given us and will give us!

Please pray for our group of families as we study this summer! There has already been frustration and discouragement.

God's Word is the most important thing you can study. After all it is eternal! Unfortunately Satan and his allies knows this and tries to prevent it.

Here are the practice questions we used at our practice today:

Who wrote 1 Peter?

Mark
Peter
Paul
Titus

Our focus passage is:

Job 3:2-10
Job 32:8-10
Job 23:8-12
Job 23:3-8

The Prayer acrostic is:

A C T S
S T C A
T A C S
T C S A

Sanctification means:

The act of making holy
To praise God
A place to go and pray
Both A and C

In John 21:15-19, Peter was told by Jesus to:

Follow me
Go fishing
Feed my sheep
Both A and C

Peter was an apostle and an:

Deacon
Elder
Tent-maker
Stranger/pilgrim

Job and 1 Peter tells us our sufferings cause us to become like

Wood
A building
A prophet
Gold

1 Peter was written to people living in:

Rome
Babylon
Asia Minor
Jerusalem

Who blamed the Christians for the great fire in Rome?

Nero
Peter
Octavian
Augustus

1 Peter was written about what year?

33 AD
64 to 65 AD
68 AD
70 to 72 AD

My favorite flavor of these ice creams is:

Chocolate Chip
Bubble Gum
Moose tracks
Strawberry

What did Peter travel with that Paul did not?

Wife
His brother
Friends
None of the above

What is a command?

When you ask a question.
When someone tells you to do something.
An old man.
When someone tells you a truth.

We are to prepare/gird up our __________.

Mind
Heart
House
Faith

What does Christ bring to us at His revelation?

Soberness
His grace
Money
Both B and C

What kind of children are we to be?

Silly
Immature
Obedient
Careless

What are we to be, according to 1 Peter 1:15-16, because God is?

Holy
Kind
Angry
Crazy

To prepare/gird up your mind is to:

Think the right way
Prepare our minds for action
Read several books each day
Both A & B

The prophets in 1 Peter 1:10, searched diligently about?

Grace
Salvation
Faith
Kindness

The inheritance we have is incorruptible/not perishable and

Does not fade
Silver
Powerful
Gold

Where is your inheritance according to 1 Peter 1:4?

In the bank
In my parent’s will
In heaven
In Jerusalem

How were Christians “redeemed” or rescued?

With gold
By Jesus’ blood
By doing good works
By Moses’ Law

Ezekiel 44:27-28, tells us Israel’s inheritance is:

The land of Canaan
Jerusalem
God
Egypt

What is the inheritance of the wicked?

Money
B. Destruction
Nothing
Their works

Salvation means we are saved from?

The penalty of sin.
The power of sin.
Pain of sin.
Both A & B

What is the end result of faith according to 1 Peter 1:9?

Good works
Salvation of our souls
Jesus dying on the cross.
Both A & C.

We cannot be saved without?

Reading the Bible
Faith
Saying many prayers
Being kind to others.

Our faith should be in ______________.

God
Our abilities
Our goodness
People who are our friends.

How did Jesus “pay” for our salvation?

By gold.
With His miracles.
With His blood.
None of the above.

To be rescued from sin even being present. Is your _________________.

Past salvation
Present salvation
Future salvation
None of the above.

Ephesians 2:8 says we are saved by ___________________ through faith.

Grace
Trust
Our works
Mercy

According to Philippians 2:12-13 who helps you be obedient to God?

Parents
God
Teachers
Both A & C

The best thing to do on a rainy afternoon is:

Read a book
Bake cookies.
Go fishing.
None of the above

Who will give us future salvation?

President
Parents
Angels
Christ

Jesus is often called a _____________ because He was the sacrifice for our sins.

King
Lamb
Lion
Both A & C

Our __________ and hope are to be in God according to 1 Peter 1:21.

Treasure
Faith
Gold
Both A & C.

In 1 Peter 1:11, who testified/predicted Christ’s sufferings?

Peter
Peter and Silas
Mark
Spirit of Christ

Why did Christ suffer? (From Isaiah 53:3-12)

For our salvation
Because the Jewish leaders wanted to kill Him.
Because it was God’s will.
Both A & C.

Peter wants us to do what while suffering?

Rejoice
Grumble
Try to get out of suffering
Quit doing right.

What do you get at the end of your suffering? (1 Peter 1:4)

A good feeling.
Rest.
Inheritance in heaven.
Gold.

What protects us during suffering? (1 Peter 1:5)

Our spiritual armor.
The army.
God’s power.
God’s Word.

What gets stronger through our suffering? (1 Peter 1:6-7)

Gold.
Our faith.
God’s power.
God’s Word.

Who gives us great joy? (1 Peter 1:8)

Jesus
Our parents.
Our friends.
Myself.

What is the result of having true faith?

Our salvation.
We have friends.
We can go to church.
None of the above.

Peter encourages believers in chapter 1 to be willing to follow Jesus’ example in:

Walking on the water.
Raising the dead.
Suffering.
Both A & B.

God ____________ us in our suffering according to 2 Corinthians 1:3-7.

Comforts
Saves.
Tempts.
Forsakes.

For whom are we to suffer? (Philippians 1:29-30)

Myself.
My family.
My church.
Christ

Christ gives us the example of learning what through suffering?

(Hebrews 5:7-8)

Joy.
Obedience.
Determination.
Love.

1 Peter 4:18 tells us God is a _____________ Creator.

Loving
Merciful
Angry
Faithful

Who helped Peter to write 1 Peter?

Paul
Mark (Marcus)
Titus
Silas (Silvanus)

What is Your Mentality?

2011-06-23T12:56:00.000-06:00

Young ,old or in-between it is easy to get caught up in the busyness of our culture.
And usually it is just busyness.

Love Abounds At Home did a post encouraging us to watch out for the…

"Going Away Mentality"

It Is Hard to be a Grandma…

2011-06-17T08:28:00.000-06:00

…1500 miles away!

This is our newest granddaughter…

She was born by emergency c-section very early Wednesday morning.

Her momma deserves a trophy. She was in labor for over 76 hours!!!!

Of course we think both momma and baby are special!

Giveaway!!

2011-06-13T16:20:00.000-06:00

Trisch over at Never A Dull Moment is giving away some Alfalfa!

She giving tips and encouragement for those following T-Tapp.
I've been doing some T-Tapp since about March and have lost over 10"!!
The clothes definitely fit better.

Click on the link now as this giveaway only lasts to the end of today.

Signs of Spring Number Six

2011-06-09T04:02:00.000-06:00

Hopefully this was the last…there has been several frost since. But you never know!

Health for Godly Generations

2011-06-08T04:11:00.001-06:00

In High School and again in College I did my Speech Class speeches on nutrition. That was many, many years ago! But the interest has never ceased. Now our family doesn't completely forgo sugar of all types. Yet, each year I try to improve our diet/nutrition in some area. So, over the course of 30+ years we are eating healthier.

Reneé De Groot in her book, Health for Godly Generations, lays the foundation for health by demonstrating we should have a biblical worldview in this necessary, basic area of life.

Here are a few quotes from her book to entice you to read it!

• Insofar as God gives grace, mankind is commanded to perform all actions for the glory of God’s name.

• Meals are a cultural and religious activity.

• A distinctively Christian and reformed view of culture will likewise affect our food preparation and diet choices.

• Food must be grown and eaten in recognition of His ways being higher than our ways, and our ways in need of divine restoration.

Her book is available directly from her website, Vision Forum, and CBD. (Probably Amazon too.)

Half a Quilt Top

2011-06-07T16:07:00.000-06:00

Half-way through sewing the quilt blocks together for the top.

Stitchin' a Quilt Top Together

2011-05-11T02:40:00.003-06:00

9-Patch Block

Getting Ready to Treadle

2011-05-05T00:12:00.002-06:00

Mr. Wonderful bought me an antique Singer sewing machine many, many years ago for Christmas. The summer after my grandmothers made sure it worked. They even wound a bobbin on it. But I had never had a chance to learn to use it.

Now we are in the process of fixin' it up to use!

New plate on side–the old one was missing a thread guide. New sliding plates, one was lost. And the unique Puzzle Attachment Box with attachments, original wrapper, and manual!

Just need a new belt to start treadling!

Smiling Girl

2011-05-04T12:18:00.004-06:00

Placemats

2011-05-03T07:18:00.001-06:00

Needing to reduce the fabric scrap pile and re-place some very worn placemats, I used three fabrics to create an assortment of 6 placemats. The beigey with navy flower fabric is the back on all six.

This pattern starts with a basic 9-Patch. Base the size of your patches on the finished size you desire.

Then you cut through the center of the assembled 9-Patch block, both horizontally and vertically. Switch two of the cut pieces that are diagonal to each other.

I made the one above with two fabrics. It is also fun to do in three fabrics with the third fabric being the center piece of the original 9-Patch block.

Car Racing Girl

2011-05-02T01:57:00.001-06:00

Our church recently had their AWANA Grand Prix car race. This year the Deacons were requested to build a car and race. So Mr. Wonderful, aka Grandpa, built a car with granddaughter #2. She wanted red and with stickers.

Waiting to race.

Watching for her race car.

She had a blast, running to the end of the track to see her car race.

Sweet Girls

2011-05-01T00:21:00.002-06:00

The girls who sewed the dresses the younger girls are wearing–from our Spring Sewing Class.

Gardening Inside the Snow

2011-04-28T00:02:00.002-06:00

There is still snow in the garden.

And with having such a short growing season, we need all the head-start we can get.

So inside the house, which has snow all around:

There are baby onion plants.

Seed Potatoes chitting (setting out in some light, getting sprouts)–Yukon Gold, Russet, Red Norland

Then there is the Oregano plant I brought in from the garden last Fall. We have been using from it all Winter and now it has company–baby lettuce plants

And of the seeds I planted in some little containers, the three broccoli are up!

Signs of Spring Number Five

2011-04-27T11:49:00.000-06:00

Those spots on the screen are assorted bugs!

Signs of Spring Number Four

2011-04-25T04:08:00.001-06:00

Daffodils coming up!

I'm Ready…

2011-04-23T04:09:00.001-06:00

…for the newest addition to the family! The grandbaby due to arrive in May.

Quilt for a girl–Large Friendship Star, handquilted in night bug fabrics.

Quilt for a boy–flannels in browns and greens, small Biscuits, hand quilted, then tufted to backing.

Just Had to Play in the Dirt

2011-04-21T16:11:00.003-06:00

The gray skies don't seem to be leaving.

The snow is very slowly melting.

That didn't stop me from putting some seeds in the dirt.

Broccoli, Radicchio, Red Cabbage.

Cards

2011-04-19T03:25:00.002-06:00

A friend came by and we pooled our resources to come up with some delightful cards…

Signs of Spring Number Three

2011-04-18T03:42:00.000-06:00

Early April mail arrival!!

Signs of Spring Number Two

2011-04-15T03:35:00.001-06:00

On a very "Sprintery" day, while ironing I spied a Robin. He was all fluffed up to stay warm, perched in our Aspen tree in the front yard.

It wasn't very long , till a sure sign of Spring really having arrived joined him. A Meadowlark!

Easter Cards

2011-04-13T15:25:00.000-06:00

Version One: Daffodils

Version Two: Tulips

Happy Birthday Dear Son Number Three

2011-04-11T13:16:00.000-06:00

Goal Accomplished!

2011-04-09T05:53:00.000-06:00

Yes! I finished a goal for 2011. When I listed my Bible reading goal for this year–here I wasn't sure how hard it would be to accomplish. I did have to catch-up a couple of times or if I knew ahead of time of an interruption I would read a few extra chapters the days before. It took me about one hour each day. And I accomplished reading through in 88 days!

Reading such a large portion at a time helped me to see the bigger picture, themes and principles stood out more. It gave a much broader perspective.

Signs of Spring Number One

2011-04-07T05:46:00.000-06:00

RHUBARB

Baby (Calf) Announcement

2011-04-05T10:46:00.000-06:00

Number 3 was born just two days after number 2. Mr. Wonderful, was able to observe part of this birth. (He is usually gone or asleep when they come in the middle of the night.)

All black, male.

Baby (Calf) Announcment

2011-03-26T04:26:00.001-06:00

Here is calf number two!

Born in the middle of the night. Female.

Both pairs–mommas and babies.

The Calendar Says It Is Spring…

2011-03-25T04:16:00.001-06:00

…but this is what my backyard looks like.

Nevertheless, last week I ordered the seeds for this summer's gardening.

The standards: green beans, peas, carrots, lettuces, broccoli, cabbage, sweet peas, and some new things to try: cucumbers, raddichio, snow peas, and amaranth. I may not be able to get my fingers dirty yet, I'm looking forward to playing in the dirt!

Baby (Calf) Announcement

2011-03-24T04:24:00.000-06:00

Remember those pregnant mommas?

Here is the first arrival. Born in the middle of the night. Male

If You Make a Mess-You Sift the Mess

2011-03-23T03:00:00.002-06:00

Sewing Class-Gingham Dresses, Jacket Finished, and a Party!

2011-03-21T00:59:00.001-06:00

The last day of sewing class for this Spring found the seamstresses working hard to finish their projects. Even though there were two little distractions hanging around.

The littlest dress finished.

Jacket to go with dress above.

The two larger dresses had ties at the waist for big bows in back!

And to celebrate we had 100% Whole-wheat Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Bars, French vanilla ice cream, and apple-raspberry punch.

Sewing Class-One Gingham Dress Finished

2011-03-16T04:53:00.000-06:00

You are big stuff when you are two years old and you get to attend the "big girls" sewing class to model your dress so it can be hemmed!

Was a little girl ever thrilled with her new twirly dress!

And the seamstress poses with her…

Ready to put in the zipper on another of the gingham dresses

and then to hand-sew the lining in place.

This sweet "Dorcas" was fixing the hem on a little girls church dress. A quick fix using the serger.

Ready to wear!

Expecting

2011-03-15T07:30:00.000-06:00

Not only are there three expecting cows in the back,

but dear daughter-in-law in Texas is getting closer to the finish!

Girlie Day at Grandma's

2011-03-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

There still being two feet of snow on the ground and we had all day to spend inside.

We painted our nails a pretty shimmery pink,

Put our hair up with bobbie pins–so fancy!

Sewed a purple-camo nightgown for dolly.

And had a Tea Party of which we did not stop to take pictures. But I assure you we used a fabric tablecloth and napkins and practiced our best manners!

Pray!

2011-03-02T07:01:00.003-07:00

Did you know that during WWII there was an adviser to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England, for its people and for peace?

There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America .

If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation..

If you know others who would like to participate, please pass this along. Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.

Please forward this to your praying friends.

You don't have to sign on, or sign up - just pray, and ask your friends to join you in prayer.

Thank you... let's bring meaning back to "God Bless America”!!

Sewing Class–Gingham Dresses Skirts

2011-03-02T04:20:00.000-07:00

Wow, these skirts are very gathered!!!

And besides a lined bodice and sleeves the littlest one has a lined skirt!

Sewing Class–Gingham Dresses Sleeves

2011-02-24T16:20:00.000-07:00

Learning to line short sleeves and stitch them into little armholes!