If we are devoid of a theology of suffering, we are in danger of marginalizing our expectations of heaven… If we conclude that we are now to experience total healing, unfettered joy, unparalleled success, and freedom from pain, then why be concerned about heaven? How did Paul handle his sufferings and encourage the church to face theirs? Not by trying to produce heaven on earth but by recognizing that for the Christian the best is yet to be. He took the moment and put it in the larger context of God’s unfolding purpose, not only for time but also in eternity (2 Corinthians 4:16-18).

Alistair Begg

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Grains		Cookies &, Bars	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Squares unsweetened chocolate
1	cn	Sweetened condensed milk
3	c	Coconut flakes; sweetened
1	ts	Vanilla extract
1	pn	Salt
		Almonds for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat in a double boiler, 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 2 squares of
unsweetened chocolate, until chocolate is melted. Stir until mixture is
smooth. Pour over a bowl containing 3 cups of sweetened, flaked coconut.
Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix well until coconut is
completely coated. Drop on a cookie sheet which is lined with parchment
paper, by tspfuls. Press a whole almond into the top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Check at 8 minutes, as bottoms of
cookies brown quickly. Remove from oven, cool, remove from pan.
Recipe by: Chocolate E-Mail
Posted to EAT-L Digest  by RollFamily <RollFamily@AOL.COM> on Dec 18, 1997

A Message from our Provider:

“What gives us conviction of sin is not the number of sins we have committed; it is the sight of the holiness of God. #Martyn Lloyd-Jones”

I think the common belief that in order to serve someone in love means that we need to give up our concern for ourselves is totally false. Rather I believe we honor people the most when we can pursue our happiness in serving them. For example, when I visit people in the hospital they either say, “Thank you” or “You didn’t have to come, Pastor.” What’s the most loving response on my part? “It’s my duty?” 'Just doing my job?” Of course not! What if I say, “I’ve been looking forward to being with you all day, and right now there is no other place I’d rather be.” Would the person respond, “There you go again, only thinking about yourself!” No, they would take my pursuing of joy in them as the highest form of love!

Randy Smith