We should understand that, fundamentally, our faith is not about what we do (as important as that is), nor is it about what we think (as important as that is). Our faith is fundamentally strengthened by understanding who we are through the indwelling Christ. We are who we are because of our union with Him. Nothing else can be the integration point (the place where the promises of Scripture and our identity intersect) of true spirituality. If we make what we do (right actions) the integration point of our faith, then we become fundamentalist and Pharisaical, with the judgement of others' misbehaviors the preoccupation of our religion. If we make what we think (right doctrine) the integration point of our faith, then we become rationalistic debaters with judgement of other’ faulty doctrine the preoccupation of our religion.

Bryan Chapell

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Soups, Misc, Poultry	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

5	lb	Chicken bones and backs
2	md	Onions; peeled
1	lg	Leek
1	lg	Carrot
2	md	Celery stalks
8		Parsley sprigs
1		Bay leaf
2		Whole cloves
1	ts	Dried thyme

INSTRUCTIONS

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS in a 6-quart pot and add water to cover. Bring to a
boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours,
skimming the top as necessary. Remove and discard the large bones. Pour the
stock through a large strainer lined with a double thickness of
cheesecloth. Refrigerate the stock until the fat solidifies, then remove
and discard fat. Transfer the stock to conveniently sized containers and
refrigerate for 2 days, or freeze. Makes 4 Cups
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A Message from our Provider:

“Sin: it seemed like a good idea at the time”

In contrast [to the Old Covenant], the New Covenant has a spiritual means of entrance: one must believe and be saved (Acts 16:31). Therefore, one’s spiritual life is closely connected to the sign of baptism. If baptism indicates an entrance into the New Covenant, then only those devoted to God and trusting in Jesus should be baptized. True circumcision, as Paul preaches in Romans 2:29, is that of the heart, and it is accomplished by the Spirit. In other words, a person today enters a covenant relationship with God not based on a physical act but on the Spirit’s work in the heart.

Unknown Author

Some of us, over the duration of our lives, have been shaken to the foundations by this truth of God’s sovereignty over man’s belief and unbelief. We have run from it, pretended it wasn’t there, argued against it, wept over it, and finally bowed our heads and hearts before it, and then discovered it to be one of the most deep and firm and precious foundation stones in the house of our fragile faith. We see now, with trembling joy, that without it we would not have believed, and we would not endure to the end and be saved.

John Piper