Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly,

nor standeth in the way of the sinner, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

 
Always watch the middle stripe when you travel: If you move

too far one way or the other, you will wind up in the ditch.

When there is an argument going on, the worst

thing you can do is jump into the middle of it.

Sometimes the middle ground, is a good place to be,

but most of the time you will get attacked by both sides.

Truth doesn't have a middle ground, and you will

always know where you stand if it is upon the truth.

How big is the middle ground? Just big enough

to where you can still see the truth, and a lie.

Why is conciliation usually found in the middle? Because conciliation

is where an arbitrator can find weak principle on one side or the other.

Jesus - always in the middle, keeping us right with God.

Editor

“Who Are You?”

You be not who you say you are, but what your witness shows;

You be not what you say you are, but every eye still  knows.

Your character not as you like to think,  but as your friends do see;

Your honesty, what you say and do, not as you think it be.

Your claim  to acts of faith and love, to walk the pathway straight;

Your boast of deeds to needy souls,  and on your neighbors wait.

Now look upon your self and own, and tell what you may see:

Alas! Lord, I'm a sinner,  who owes his all to thee.

There is no scroll of honors, no goodness I may boast;

But a wounded wretch whose happy, you've sent your Holy Ghost.

If there be any honor, to which I might have claim;

I am the fruit, of the Worthy Root, Who calls me by His Name!

Paul says in 2Cor. 5:20, how he, and such who minister the truth of the gospel to the people of God, are as ambassadors  of to them from God, and the Lord Jesus Christ; teaching them to know of the finished work of Christ in the world, and appearing in the presence of God for them, how He had accomplished what the Father had sent Him to do  (To reconcile us to Himself by Jesus Christ... 2Cor 5:18). And how His glorious completion of that work set us peace with God through Him, concerning our eternal salvation.

Can you imagine sometimes, what a wonderful feeling it must be to the minister of God, who brings the news of reconciliation, to the people of God who are also reconciled to this glorious truth?

 "The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.  O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him." (Psalms 34:7-8)

By Elder George D. Walker (dec)
 
Monday, January the 5th, 2009 under cloudy skies, light drizzle rain, with the temperature at thirty-two degrees.    

This year as I have tried to look back over the years and take a good look at all the things that the Lord has supplied, the blessing of life, a good home, fine children, great grandchildren, a wonderful wife, and good transportation.  I find that Lord has supplied our every need.   Now to the best of things in a spiritual way.  The Lord has led me on, he has directed my foot steps, he has put my feet upon the rock, he has led my mind in the way of truth, and he has shown his presence with me time and time again.  He has lifted me up out of the pit of sorrows, and out of depending on self to depending on him.  Then he leads me to the church where the truth is being preached.  He has given me ears to hear the precious gospel preached in power to these believing ears.  He has blessed my ministry, and blessed me with good friends that preach the same truth that I have being trying to preach for these many years.  He has blessed the church that I serve with much rejoicing in the Lord.  Blessed me with members that care about the truth and the welfare of its members.   The list just goes on and on that I do not have the words to tell.  "O taste and see that the Lord is good."

            1          Cup of Cornstarch

            2          Cups of Flour

            1          Cup Icing Sugar

            1 1/2    Cups Butter 

Sift all dry ingredients together. Cut in butter and mix in until smooth and soft. Then put it in a plastic zip lock bag and put in the fridge for an hour. When ready – roll out onto a floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 300º for about 20 min.

Cool on a rack and decorate as desired.