In Philippians 3, Paul explained how his “righteous merit” exceeded any on the planet. If anyone could have earned heaven it would have been him. Yet Paul knew we can never earn God’s favor. The only hope we have is the righteousness of Jesus Christ given to us as a gift when we embrace Him by faith. Though the specifics are different, the boasts are the same: I was born in America. I grew up in a devout Christian family. I was baptized. I read my Bible and pray every morning. I faithfully attend church. I serve in the church. I participate in the Lord’s Supper each month. I am blameless in my obedience to the Scriptures. All of these are excellent, but when we use them to earn God’s saving favor, they are but “rubbish.”

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Bread machi	1	Loaf

INGREDIENTS

		1 POUND LOAF
1	c	Water
1	tb	Olive oil
1	ts	Sugar
1	ts	Salt
1 1/2	c	Semolina flour
1 1/2	c	Bread flour
1 1/2	ts	Yeast
		1 1/2 POUND LOAF
1 1/3	c	Water
1 1/2	tb	Olive oil
1 1/2	ts	Sugar
1 1/3	ts	Salt
2	c	Semolina flour
2	c	Bread flour
2 1/2	ts	Yeast

INSTRUCTIONS

Bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Author's notes: "Semolina
flour has a very high gluten content, and therefore makes an exceptional
loaf.  Expect a yellow-tinted interior and a well-developed wheat flavor."
My notes:  I made this bread 6/3/96.  I used durum wheat flour instead of
semolina.  Barney unplugged my machine, so I had to finish the second rise,
and bake it in the real oven.  It turned out great. This bread is not
sweet, it has almost a "sour" taste.  Holds up nice for sandwiches. I'll
make it again. Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #166
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 1996 14:49:42 -0400
From: Sleopo@aol.com

A Message from our Provider:

“Jesus Christ! The answer is on everyone’s lips”

I do not know what the reader's particular idea on this subject may be, but I would like to say that if you believe you can change the mind of God through your prayers, I hope you are using some discretion. If that is the power you have, it is certainly a most dangerous thing. Surely God does not need our counsel in order to set up what is desirable. Surely God, whose knowledge penetrates all minds and hearts, does not need to have us intervene to tell Him what He ought to do. The thought that we are changing the mind of God by our prayers is a terrifying concept.

Roger Nicole