The hypocrite (Greek- hupokrites) was originally an actor. Theatrical make-up in those days took the form of a mask which the actor wore. On it would be painted the character and the mood which the actor portrayed. It might be a smiling face which hid the sad heart of the actor behind it. It might be a face of virtue which hid behind it a life of vice. In acting there can be a great discrepancy between the part which is played and the reality of the life which lies behind it… The same can be true of faith. We can profess much and possess little. Indeed there is always the temptation in Christian fellowships to pretend to be something other than what we are.

Sinclair Ferguson

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Breads, Rolls, Yeast bread	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	pk	Yeast
1/4	c	Water; warmed
1/2	c	Butter; softened
2	tb	Sugar
2	ts	Salt
1 1/4	c	Buttermilk; scalded
1/2	ts	Baking soda
5	c	All-purpose flour
		Butter; melted

INSTRUCTIONS

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine butter, sugar, salt and buttermilk; let
cool to lukewarm. Blend in yeast and baking soda. Gradually add 4 1/2 to 5
cups flour until a soft dough is formed. Cover and rise in a warm place
until double (about one hour). Place on floured surface and roll out to a
15-inch square. Brush with melted butter. Cut into 1 1/2 inch strips. Stack
5 high and cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces. Place cut side down in greased
muffin tins. Rise until light (about 30 minutes). Preheat oven to 400
degrees and bake 15 to 20 minutes. Makes two rolls per cup of flour.
NOTES : These are so light they almost float.  They brown beautifully and
have a wonderful buttery flavor.  I made them for the first time for
Christmas dinner 1988 and have made them often since.
Recipe by: Mrs. Paul W. Strobel, Senior Winner, Pillsbury Bake-Off
Posted to TNT Recipes Digest by "Barbara Zack" <bzack@leading.net> on May
8, 1998

A Message from our Provider:

“Even when life may be difficult, we should thank God for all He does for us—which we do not deserve. #Billy Graham”

Yes, we have a responsibility to vote! “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, people groan” (Prov. 29:2). Because we do live in a republic where our voice counts (“We the people”), we need to know what is most important according to God’s will and determine the politician that best will uphold it. It’s impossible to say that religion and politics do not mix. Being “salt and light” does not exempt us from the political world. We should influence it. When Christians choose not to vote we open a vacuum to unrighteous legislation that now provides a greater opportunity for evil to thrive and be imposed on the will of the people, including ourselves and future generations. In the Bible, Joseph and Daniel heavily influenced governing leaders and it greatly benefitted God’s people. Likewise, we are called in Galatians 6:10 to “do good to all people.” Why would we want men and women in the office that will introduce and perpetuate unrighteousness in our society? With the blood-bought freedoms we enjoy as a country, thanks to our military heroes, we cannot sit back and refuse to exercise our rights only to further individuals in the office that will not submit to Divine Law or the Constitution.

Randy Smith