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It is a myth to think that because I'm somebody famous or well-known or because I'm slick or clever, or because I package my little presentation in lingo and terminology that's kind of at the core of contemporary vernacular that somehow this influences people. You know what gets people saved? Not that kind of influence. What gets people saved is a recognition of who Jesus Christ is and an honest evaluation of their condition and the need for the Savior. What we need is not more people trying to influence society. We need more people preaching the gospel. It's confrontation, not influence.

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Displaying a Christmas nativity scene is a long-standing tradition, but it can also present a bit of a skewed view of the actual events of Jesus’ birth. While each person depicted in a traditional nativity scene is a part of the Christmas story, not all the characters were present in one place on the night Jesus was born. Mary, Joseph, and Jesus were in a stable that night due to the overcrowding in Bethlehem’s inn (Luke 2:7), but the Bible never mentions whether or not animals were present—in fact, it never even mentions a stable. The shepherds, once told of Jesus’ arrival, left their flocks to worship the newborn King (Luke 2:16). However, the angels, which are often part of nativity scenes, bore the good news to the shepherds in the fields (Luke 2:8–14). As far as we know, there were no angels flying visibly over the place where Jesus was when the shepherds arrived. In addition, the wise men (the Bible never says how many there were) were also probably not present that first night. The magi visited Jesus some time later, when He was in a house (Matthew 2:1–11).

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We Love God!

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

No-tomato Barbecue Sauce

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Sauces, Tabasco	1	Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Salad oil
1/2	c	Lemon juice
1/2	c	Wine vinegar
1/4	c	Soy sauce
1	t	TABASCO pepper sauce
		Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients.  Excellent for basting all meats and poultry.
Yield: 1-3/4 cups.  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at
www.synapse.com/~gemini

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“A thankful heart is one of the primary identifying characteristics of a believer. It stands in stark contrast to pride, selfishness, and worry. And it helps fortify the believer’s trust in the Lord and reliance of His provision, even in the toughest times. No matter how choppy the seas become, a believer’s heart is buoyed by constant praise and gratefulness to the Lord. #John MacArthur”

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 1047 Calories From Fat: 967 Total Fat: 109.4g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 2456mg Potassium: 293.1mg Carbohydrates: 14.2g Fiber: <1g Sugar: 4.2g Protein: 3.8g