Biblical steps for giving reproof: 1. Preliminary- Realize that you are not on the sin patrol! It is your responsibility to look for the good in others and seek ways to edify your brothers and sisters in Christ (1 Thes. 5:11). Confronting others should only occur when the sin is brought to your personal attention (1 Cor. 5:1-5), not news that you received from another. Also, be sure that it is a biblical sin and not just an issue of preference! 2. Pray for the offender hat God would give him or her awareness of the sin (Psm. 119:18) and that God soften his or her heart to the truth in your rebuke (Psm. 51:17). Pray also for yourself that God will use you as a mouthpiece for His glory (Rom. 12:1) and the other’s good (Heb. 10:24). That He will rightly prepare your heart (Psm. 139:23). Have you sinned against the offender (and God) regarding this matter by demonstrating gossip (2 Cor. 12:20), bitterness (Heb. 12:15), judgmentalism (Mt. 7:1-2) or lack of forgiveness (Eph. 4:32)? Is your spirit right with God prior to the confrontation by demonstrating proper motives (1 Cor. 4:3-5), self-examination (Mt. 7:5), humility (Gal. 6:1, 3) and gentleness (Gal. 6:1)? 3. Confront him or her with the Word (Heb. 4:12). Initially go in private (Mt. 18:15). Take the offender to specific Bible passages that directly address the situation (2 Ti. 3:16-17). Explain/reason/dialogue where necessary (Pr. 25:15). Point him or her to Christ for forgiveness and repair (1 Jn. 1:8-9). Restore the relationship if necessary (Mt. 5:24). Pray together (Jas. 5:16). 4. Offer assistance – bear his or her burdens (Gal. 6:2), prayer (1 Sa. 12:23), accountability (Pr. 27:17) , encouragement (1 Thes. 5:11), counseling (Pr. 27:9) and tangible help (1 Jn. 3:18).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs	American	Bread	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Milk
1		Stick butter; softened
1/3	c	Granulated sugar
1/2	ts	Salt
1	pk	Active dry yeast
1/2	c	Warm water (105-115 degrees)
1	lg	Egg; lightly beaten (up to)
4	c	All purpose flour
1	lg	Egg; lightly beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

GLAZE
1. In a saucepan, heat milk until bubbles appear around edges of pan.
Combine butter, sugar, and salt. Add hot milk; stir well. Cool to lukewarm
(95-100 degrees).
2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until foamy, 5
to
10    minutes.
3. Beat yeast mixture and egg into milk mixture at low speed.  Beat in 2
cups of flour at low speed until smooth. Continue beating until thick. Mix
in enough remaining flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
4. On a floured surface, knead dough very gently until smooth and elastic,
2 to 3 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover
loosely with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 hour.
5. Punch down dough. On a floured surface, divide dough in half. Cover with
a damp cloth; let rest for 10 minutes.
6. Grease 2 baking sheets. Using a floured rolling pin, roll 1 dough half
into a 12-inch circle. Cut circle into 6 wedges. Starting at side opposite
point, roll up each wedge. Place, point-sides down, on prepared baking
sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Repeat with remaining dough half.
7. Cover loosely with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until almost
doubled, 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush crescents with glaze. Bake until
golden, 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
FROM "GREAT AMERICAN HOME
BAKING" CARDS
From a collection of my mother's (Judy Hosey) recipe box which contained
lots of her favorite recipes, clippings, etc.  Downloaded from Glen's MM
Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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