What is the purpose of life? Very simple, you will never be satisfied until you enter a relationship with your Creator. Your heart is restless in its pursuit of a god – some “noble” gods (good causes, loved ones) and some bad gods (selfishness, money). But the true God has wired all humanity to find true peace, happiness, hope and identity in Him alone. It’s His built-in safeguard for us to avoid idolatry and second-rate pleasures.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Grains	Mennonite	Cookies	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4	c	Sifted all-purpose flour
1	ts	Baking powder
1	ts	Baking soda
1/2	ts	Salt
2		Eggs
1 1/4	c	White sugar
1/2	c	Shortening (or part butter and pure lard)
6	tb	Molasses
1	ts	Vanilla
2	c	Quick oatmeal
1/2	c	Chopped raisins
1/2	c	Chopped walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Sift flour, baking soda and powder, salt, sugar into mixing bowl. Add
unbeaten eggs, shortening, molasses and vanilla. Stir with wooden spoon
until smooth (1 1/2 minutes) or beat with mixer until smooth. Then add
rolled oats, raisins and chopped walunts. Drop 4 inches apart on greased
cookie sheet. Bake at 325F. for 12-15 minutes.
From the book "Treasured Mennonite Recipes" by the Mennoinite Community
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A Message from our Provider:

“Religion is external, faith is internal.”

I believe that human morality, rather than flagrant sin, is the greatest obstacle to the gospel today. If you ask the average law-abiding person why he expects to go to heaven, the answer will be some form of “because I’ve been good.” The rich young ruler (see Matthew 19:16-20), the prodigal son’s older brother (see Luke 15:28-30), and the Pharisee praying in the temple (see Luke 18:9-12) all had this in common: They were confident of their own goodness. Their attitude is replicated throughout our society. And the more religious a person is, the more difficult it is for that person to realize his or her need for the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

Jerry Bridges