Therefore, since salvation is a work of the Lord, I can draw these simple conclusions: First, I must share the Gospel with passion. Yet when it comes to conversion I need to leave the matter in God’s hands because that is a work that only He can accomplish. Second, my responsibility is not to save people, but rather my responsibility is to faithfully share the “good news.” Therefore, I don’t need to resort to gimmicks or manipulation, but rather prayer and trust in God’s sovereignty. It is not the skill of the proclaimer, the packaging of the message or the techniques used to proclaim it, but the unadulterated Word and trust in the Holy Spirit. We need clarity, not cleverness. Third, once I share the faith, I can be at peace regarding the eternal outcome of souls and am I thankful for that!

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Meats		Main dish	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Kellogg's Cornflakes
1		Egg
1	ts	Salt
1/8	ts	Pepper
1/2	c	Barbq sauce
1	lb	Lean ground beef

INSTRUCTIONS

Measure Cornflakes; crush to one cup.  Place cereal in mixing bowl. Add
egg, 1/3 cup barbq sauce, salt and pepper; beat well. Add ground beef; mix
only until combined. Shape into four oval patties about 3/4 inch thick.
Brush patties with remaining sauce.  Bake at 375 degrees for about 25
minutes for medium doneness. Shorten or lengthen baking time according to
preference. Randy Rigg

A Message from our Provider:

“Never give the devil a ride — he will always want to drive.”

In his Treatise Concerning Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards suggested that true growth in Christian discipleship is not finally mere excitement, increasing use of religious language, or a growing knowledge of Scripture. It is not even an evident increase in joy or in love or concern for the church. Even increases in zeal and praise to God and confidence of one’s own faith are not infallible evidences of true Christian growth. What, then, is evidence of true Christian growth? According to Edwards, while all these things may be evidences of true Christian growth, the only certain observable sign of such growth is a life of increasing holiness, rooted in Christian self-denial. The church should be marked by a vital concern for this kind of increasing godliness in the lives of its members.

Mark Dever