Conscience does not, and cannot, tell you what is, or is not, the right thing to do. That is the role of parents, society, education, and for the Christian, the Bible. All human beings have a conscience, but the law that a specific conscience uses to accuse or excuse certain actions or intentions will vary greatly according to the individual’s environment and background. Obviously, the higher the standard that trains the conscience, the more conscience will “accuse.” When the law of God trains the conscience, it is impossible for that conscience ever to approve completely, since that law demands sinless perfection.

John Reisinger

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Grains		Candies	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Brown sugar
1/2	c	Cream
2	tb	Butter
1/3	c	Coconut
1/3	c	Chopped dates
1/3	c	Chopped nuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine sugar, cream, and butter.  Boil to soft ball stage (234 - 238 F).
Remove from fire.  Cool to room temperature. Beat until creamy. Add fruit,
coconut, and nuts. Continue beating until mixture will hold its shape. Pour
into well-buttered, shallow pan. Cut in squares. Myrtle Howell, Gillett,
WI.
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A Message from our Provider:

“Been misunderstood? Imagine how God feels”

The awareness of sin, a deep awareness of disobedience, and painful confession of sin used to be our shadow. Christians hated sin. They feared it, they fled from it, they grieved over it. Some of our [forefathers] agonized over their sins. A man who lost his temper might wonder if he could still go to holy communion. A woman who for years envied her more attractive and intelligent sister might wonder if this sin threatened her very salvation... That shadow has dimmed. Nowadays the accusation, 'You have sinned,' is often said with a grin and with a tone that signals an inside joke. At one time this accusation still had the power to jolt people.

Cornelius Plantinga