Disappointment is essential for spiritual growth. Sadly too many Christians have horrible theology and allow the disappointment to consume them. Instead of growing, they backslide. In the Bible we read that Joseph held to God’s promises despite horrible circumstances. And though Joseph did not specifically know the good that God was doing, he simply trusted God in faith that God was doing something good. Belief can never be predicated on understanding. If so, there would be no need for faith. Little did he know that God was in the process of making this young boy a man. God’s purposes for Joseph would stand despite the long delay. Yet there was a purpose in that delay for God to polish the instrument of God through affliction.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Cookies	18	Cookies

INGREDIENTS

14	oz	Shredded or flaked coconut
1/3	c	Sweetened cond. milk
1/8	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 350 F.  Combine all ingredients.  Stir to blend well. Cover a
cookie sheet with brown paper. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto brown
paper.  Bake 15 min. Remove at once to wire rack to cool. Makes 1-1/2 doz.
Source:  Dottie Theriault's collection.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

A Message from our Provider:

“Jesus: the most exciting person in the universe”

Some may not fear death but may dread the way they might die. Long illness, great pain, or some form of violence could be the means of bringing our earthly life to an end. We shall be wise if we are always ready for any experience which God may allow us to pass through. Is it not right that He should do what He will with His own? Is not His will infinitely holy, wise, just and good in all things? Does He not know what is best for us and what will bring most glory to Himself? Very many people have found they have been able to endure the things they have dreaded most because much more strength and peace of mind have been given them than they could ever have expected.

John Owen