How do we distinguish between satanic accusation and divine conviction? Among other things, the former comes in the shape of condemnation that breeds feelings of hopelessness. We are told that our sin has put us beyond the hope of grace and the power of forgiveness. Satan’s accusations are devoid of any reference to the sufficiency of the cross. Divine conviction for sin, on the other hand, comes with a reminder of the sufficiency and finality of Christ’s shed blood, together with a promise of hope and the joy of forgiveness.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	Philadelphia	Appetizers, Dips	16	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Crushed plain croutons
3	tb	Margarine; melted
1		Unflavored gelatin
1/2	c	Cold water
16	oz	Philadelphia Cream Cheese; softened
8	oz	Braunschweiger or liver sausage
1/4	c	Mayonnaise
3	tb	Pimiento; chopped
2	tb	Onion; grated
1	tb	Prepared mustard
1/2	ts	Lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

CRUST
CHEESECAKE
Combine croutons and margarine; press onto bottom of 9" springform pan.
Bake at 350F degrees, 10 minutes.
Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream
cheese and braunschweiger, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until
well blended. Gradually add gelatin. Stir in remaining ingredients until
blended; pour over crust. Chill until firm. Remove rim of pan.
Recipe by: Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1
#716 by Creedenite@aol.com on Aug 3, 1997

A Message from our Provider:

“We see a only a glimmering of the plans of God…”

Is suicide ever morally permissible? 1. What moral judgment do we make in the case of the soldier who falls on a live grenade to save the life of his friend? 2. What moral judgment do we make in the case of the destitute mother who stops eating what little food remains in order that her child may live? 3. What moral judgment do we make in the case of the POW who swallows a cyanide capsule, knowing that otherwise he will be brainwashed and tortured into divulging crucial information that will be used to the detriment and perhaps death of his countrymen? 4. What moral judgment do we make in the case of the husband with a lengthy terminal illness who takes his own life lest his medical expenses drain the meager financial resources on which his aged wife must depend for her future welfare? 5. What moral judgment do we make…of a soldier trapped in a burning tank from which there is no hope of escape. Is it morally permissible for him to end his life with a gunshot to the head rather than to die in agony in that fiery inferno? 6. What about the Christian in the third century who is given a choice: either deny Jesus or be thrown to the lions? By refusing to deny Jesus, the believer chooses a course of action that she knows will result in her death. 7. What about the Jehovah’s Witness who is accidentally shot by a robber and, because of religious convictions, refuses the blood transfusion necessary to save her life? She dies because of a deliberate choice on her part.

Sam Storms