We all know people who are no longer with us as a result of drinking and driving, both being drunk and also being hit by someone who was drunk. Not only is drinking a motor vehicle while being impaired a violation of the law, it is also one of the most selfish actions we can commit. To strip a family of a parent or child simply because the person wanted to consume too much alcohol and was too cheap or too prideful or too lazy to call for assistance is in my opinion one of the most heinous sins. I believe Matthew 7:12 comes into play here: “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Italian	Poultry, Salads	8	S erv

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

lb Rontini,uncooked 1 c Frozen corn, cooked/drained 1 Red bell
pepper,med,chopped 1 c Sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 c Sliced stuffed
olives 1/2 c  Sliced celery 1/4 c Chopped onion 1 c Julienne strips
Cheddar 3/4 c Italian salad dressing 1/2 c Mayonnaise 1/8 ts Black
pepper 2 cn Chunk chicken,drained/flaked  Prepare rotini according to
package directions; drain. In large bowl,  combine rotini, corn, red
pepper, mushrooms, olives, celery, onion,  and cheese. In small bowl,
blend Italian dressing, mayonnaise, and  pepper. Add to saald mixture;
toss to coat. Gently stir in chunk  chicken. Serve immediately or cover
and chill. Refrigerate leftovers.  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster
collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

A Message from our Provider:

“Faith without works is empty – and vica versa.”

For Jesus, time alone with God was not an option… The gospel of Luke tells us that “Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed” (Lk. 5:16)… This is precisely where you and I so often miss out on all that God has for us. Unlike Jesus, we attempt to live life in our own energy. We think we can keep giving out without getting replenished. Then, wearied and weakened by the demands of life and ministry, we become impatient and annoyed with the very ones God has sent us to serve. Rather than exhibiting a gracious, calm, joyous spirit, we become uptight, frazzled, and frenzied (people), resenting, rather than welcoming, the people and opportunities God brings into our lives.

Nancy Leigh DeMoss