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I have tried to say with as much clarity as possible, and often, that the assurance a (child) has that he or she is actually a Christian does not have to do with praying a prescribed prayer, being affirmed by a Christian leader, walking an aisle, signing a card or raising a hand, but whether that person has life from God… What are these signs of life? 1. There is the sign of repenting and believing itself. The dead boy or girl now trusts Christ as his or her only hope for heaven. There is no mixture of trust in self or works or religion, but only in Christ and what He has done and will do. 2. There is a new valuing of the Scriptures. I cannot say this clearly enough. If I am to know you, I will know you principally by your words as you express yourself and communicate your thoughts. God’s Word is His principal communication of Himself. But it is more than just the words themselves that is important in this change. It is the Spirit working in the words that gives understanding and that “knowing” of Christ. Christ said, “It is written in the Prophets, ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me” (John 6:45). This is granted – and not to all (Matthew 13:11). 3. There is obedience from the heart. All kids may be taught to obey like Pavlov’s dogs. If there is enough discipline and incentive, any child can straighten up. And, it is right for parents to expect this obedience even from unconverted children. Yet, when a child is made alive there is a new sensitivity to sin and a new and higher motivation and inner compulsion to obey. You will see obedience from the heart as if the child were newly constituted. In fact, he is. I am not saying that he will be perfect, any more than you are. But something has taken place on the inside that is unmistakable.

Jim Elliff

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Potato Dough Knishes

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs	Jewish		1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/4	c	Minced onions
6	tb	Melted fat or butter
4	c	Mashed potatoes
1/2	c	Potato flour
3		Eggs
1	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown onions in 4 tablespoons chicken fat or butter. Cool.
Knead together the remaining fat or butter, the potatoes, potato flour,
eggs, salt and pepper. Break off pieces (about 2 inches long) and flatten
slightly. Place a teaspoonful of browned onions on each and cover by
pinching edges together. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a 375
degree oven 25 minutes. Makes about 20.
Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #035 by alotzkar@direct.ca (Al) on Jan 29,
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