Ligurian Caviale Dei Poveri (simulated Caviar

Saving faith is not a decision that is made, and it is not a mouthing of a certain formula. Even if the formula is recited in prayer, this is not saving faith. Manipulating a person to say go through certain motions and say certain words does him no good whatever. This is not saving faith. This is dangerous indeed. Can a man really be saved by saying 'yes' to a series of questions? Have we done them any favor by allowing them to think so? This is a misunderstanding of saving faith. It is a confusion of professed faith with true saving faith. This mistake has resulted in the unprecedented number of false converts which this century of evangelism has produced. Decisions and numbers there are, but the 'converts' are notoriously unconverted. This is a direct result of confusing decisions with true faith, and it is a blight on the church. It is also inevitable. And it is shameful. And it is harmful, for we have convinced unconverted people that they are safe.

Fred Zaspel

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Italian	Appetizers, Italian	1	Cup

INGREDIENTS

3/4	c	Italian black olives, pitted
1/4	c	Capers, drained
1/4	c	Anchovy fillets
1/4	c	Extra virgin olive oil
4	T	Lemon juice, fresh squeezed

INSTRUCTIONS

In food processor or blender, mix all ingredients together to obtain a
smooth spread, about 10 seconds. Serve this olive paste "peasant
caviar" in a bowl as a side dish to be spread on rustic Italian bread
for picnics, barbecues, or a buffet appetizer. Chef's tip: to pit,
place olive on a board and press with a knife blade. The pit should
easily be removed with your fingers.

A Message from our Provider:

“No one can ignore Jesus forever”

Why name joy the gift in trials? Because trials keep us from becoming complacent about our loving God and Savior when we are forced to our knees and the tears won’t stop. It is only then that our communion with our God is the purest. Trials drive us to run boldly to the throne of grace, to the safety of being on our faces in the presence of God, and to spend time in deep communion with God. When we are hurting, we don’t suffer as much from weak, shallow, and meaningless minutes with the Lord, We learn to relish and anticipate hours with God! The experience of communion and intimate fellowship with God is the very depiction of joy!

Steve Swartz