Some will say we need to add “good works” to Christ’s work to be saved. Others will say since we are saved by God’s grace and because all of our sins are already forgiven in Christ we can live as we wish. So, the first says following God’s law is necessary to be saved. The other says following God’s law is unnecessary once saved. Both are terribly wrong! We are saved by grace alone, but the grace that saves is never alone. God’s grace will always give us the desire and ability to follow God. The greatest evidence that we are recipients of God’s grace will be seen through our obedience – not to get saved or stay saved, but proof that we truly are already saved.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Appetizers, Nuts, Snacks	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2	c	Walnuts
2	ts	Sesame seeds
2	ts	Sesame oil
2	ts	Curry powder
1	ts	Salt
2	ts	Sugar
2	ts	Lemon juice
1	tb	Water
1	pn	Hot red pepper sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute walnuts & sesame seeds in sesame oil over
medium-low heat, until the walnuts begin to sizzle.
Sprinkle curry powder, salt & sugar over the walnuts,
stirring to coat.  Stir-fry until the curry powder
begins to brown, about 2 minutes.  Remove from heat.
Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
Drizzle over the walnut mixture.  Stir until
thoroughly coated.  Allow to cool before serving.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

A Message from our Provider:

“Man is surrounded by the wonders of God.”

How can Satan in a subtle way get people to disregard the truth on Sunday morning? How about getting people to think the sermon is entertainment or sitting through an entire sermon for a need to uphold a religious duty? Yeah, nothing about coming prepared to hear God’s Word. According to Satan - I’ll keep them out late on Saturday night. I’ll distract them with Sunday afternoon plans. I’ll have them put way more time into looking good physically than preparing their hearts spiritually before coming to church. I’ll have them arrive late so they can miss the singing to prepare their hearts to receive the truth and then distract others trying to worship when they stroll in. I’ll get them to believe the message is more intended for someone else. I’ll get them to listen for the 1% they disagree with as compared to the 99% they need to know. I’ll convince them that applying what they just heard is optional. And then I’ll get them to forget about what they heard before they even reach their cars.

Randy Smith