The “carnal Christian” teaching appeals to those who are supposed to be justified, as though a new heart and life are optional. Sanctification is spoken of as though it can be subsequent to the forgiveness of sins and so people are led to believe that they are justified even though they are not being sanctified! The truth is that we have no reason to believe that Christ’s blood covers our sins in the record of heaven if the Spirit has not changed our hearts on earth. These two great blessings are joined together in the one covenant. The working of the Spirit and the cleansing of Christ’s blood are inseparably joined in the application of God’s salvation.

Ernest Reisinger

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Dairy, Eggs		Alcohol, Frostings, Layer cakes, Cake mix	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	pk	White cake mix
1	sm	Coconut Cream Instant Pudding
4		Eggs
1/4	c	Water
1/3	c	Barcardi Dark Rum
1/4	c	Wesson oil
1	c	Flaked coconut
8	oz	Crushed pineapple in juice
1	sm	Coconut cream instant Pudding
1/3	c	Barcardi Bark Rum
9	oz	Cool Whip; thawed

INSTRUCTIONS

CAKE
FROSTING
Blend all ingredients except coconut in large mixer bowl. Beat 4
minutes at medium speed of electric mixer. Pour into two greased and
floured 9" layer pans. Bake at 350~ for 25-30 minutes or until cake
springs back when lightly pressed. Do not underbake. Cool in pan for
15 minutes; remove and cool on racks. Fill and frost; sprinkle with
coconut. Chill. Refrigerate leftover cake.
FROSTING: Combine all ingredients except whipped topping in a bowl;
beat until well blended. Fold in thawed whipped topping.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #2 by Beynong@AOL.COM on Jan 3, 1999

A Message from our Provider:

“This side of eternity we see only a fraction of the picture”

The following principles of leadership emerge from biblical teaching: 1. Christian leaders should be certain that their goal is to serve God and others, not to receive the title or honor that comes with leadership. 2. Leaders should not use their position for their own advantage or comfort. No task should be “beneath” them – although some tasks may be delegated. They should not ask others to do what they are unwilling to do themselves. 3. Leaders will seek to distinguish their own preferences from the will and welfare of the group as a whole. 4. Normally the position should seek the leader. There may be some situations in which persons may apply or volunteer. Nevertheless, when someone strongly desires a particular responsibility, his or her motivation should be carefully examined. 5. We must learn to see each other as valuable to the Lord and basically equal in his sight.

Millard Erickson