Think on these things…the good.
Dear
friend, don't let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good.
Remember that those who do good prove that they are God's children, and those
who do evil prove that they do not know God. 3 John 1:11
Do good. Remember that those who do good
prove that they are God's children. But consider that it isn’t by doing good that one becomes a child of
God—it is by believing in God—in Jesus as the Son of God….and as the Savior.
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has
become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children,
too. 1 John 5:1
But these are written so that you may continue to
believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him
you will have life by the power of his name. John 20:31
For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin.
People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his
life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he
held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past….
Romans 3:25
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| Headed for Heaven |
Being good
won’t get anyone into heaven. Where are you headed? How will you get there?
Prayer
~ Dear Jesus—I believe in You as the Son of God and as my personal Savior. I am
a child of God. Help me to be good.
Daily
Bible Reading: Luke 24; John 20-21
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
Only 40 Days Until Christmas. Time to start
thinking about Fruit Cake! Years ago I made a fruitcake that had to be soaked
in brandy for 60 days. It was very strong! I don’t think I ever tried that
again…ever.
My Mom always
made fruitcake cookies at Christmas time—mostly I think for her friends and
bridge club, but for my Dad, too. He really enjoyed them. A few years ago I was
going through her recipe cards and found her recipe…a bit yellowed and stained
with age. Here it is for you to try out…and enjoy if you like fruitcake.
Fruitcake Cookies
4 cups flour, sifted
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup candied cherries, cut in quarters
2 cups dates, cut up
2 4-oz containers (1 cup) candied
fruits and peels
Red or green candied cherries as garnish (optional)
Mix flour,
soda and salt. (Mom sifted again—but just stir together well.) In another bowl
cream shortening, add sugar and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy. Add
buttermilk and flour. Add nuts, cherries, dated and candied fruit. Mix well.
Chill dough for several hours.
Drop by
teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on lightly greased (or parchment covered)
cookie sheet. Top each cookie with a half of candied cherry. Bake at 375
degrees for 8 – 10 minutes. Make 8 dozen cookies.
For what are you thankful today?
© 2019 Text and
photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
Used
by permission of Tyndale
House Publishers, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights
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