To say that God is faithful or consistent is not to imply, however, that He is predictable. Much bitterness toward God results from a misconception of this. Too often we speculate and try to guess the actions of God and, therefore, develop expectations. Through our limited and often perverted reasoning, we determine the “best” for our lives and then consider God's only reasonable response to be one of quick and complete fulfillment.

Bob LaForge

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Info soaps	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

If you do not wish to handle lye, do not have wood ashes available, or do
not have the time to make soap from scratch, you can still make homemade
soaps.  You can purchase castille granules at most drugstores. There is no
need to mess with lye when using these granules. Since they are actually
granulated soap, it is easy to make soap from them.
Put the granules into a kettle and add water.  Instructions for use will
probably be on the package.  If not, use common sense in adding water.
(Don't drown the granules.) Heat the mixture at low to medium heat and stir
it constantly with a large wooden spoon. The granules will dissolve. Stir
the mixture until it is smooth.  Remove it from the heat and add any other
ingredients or emolients that you want. Stir them in well as the soap
cools.  Add perfume (if desired) as they very last ingredient. Blend it in
so that the fragrance will be evenly dispersed. Pour the mixture into
molds, and let harden. If the soap does not set (that is, if the bars do
not get hard) reheat the mixture, adding more castille granules as
necessary. Before it cools completely, you will need to add more perfume
because reheating the mix will release the volatile floral oils, thus
destroying them.
SOURCE:  MAKING POTPOURRI, COLOGNES AND SOAPS by David Webb. There are also
candle, shampoo, bubble bath, deodorant, room freshener, perfume, cologne,
aftershave, toilet water, sachet and potpourri recipes.
Shared by: Fran McGee
Posted to bbq-digest by David Amos <amosdr@computech-online.net> on Sep 26,
1999

A Message from our Provider:

“Two great truths: 1. there is a God, 2. you’re not Him”

Sin is not an option for the believer. How can you continue in sin when that sin was paid for in the torn flesh of Jesus? How can you look longingly upon Satan’s offerings when the cross of Christ is in front of your eyes? Christ’s love constrains our hearts to seek holiness. The fact that sin has no lasting benefits remains true, but it is not simply because sin doesn't pay that you are to turn your back on the tempter. The fact that sin will not get you what you really want in life is not nearly a powerful enough defense to guard you against the attractiveness of Satan’s lies and the fickleness of your heart. Only a deep grasp of the gospel has the power to bring about deep change in your heart. It is knowing the terrible price that has already been paid for your sin that enables you to say no to sin.

Iain Duguid