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The other day I wanted to make the boys some cookies. I had been saying I would do it for like ever. Something kept coming up!! Anywho, so I get out the cookie mix package and my bowl and the butter and go to get the eggs. Guess what, no freakin eggs! Mind you I also didn't have the van that day so I couldn't run to the store and get them. Sure I could have called David but I was determined to resolve this issue on my own...somehow..

Now I had heard somewhere that ground flax seeds can be a substitute for oil n eggs and etc. I had a big bag from Costco and pulled it out. After reading the side panel I was thrilled cuz sure enough, subbing directions include eggs. I of course did not tell the boys what I was doing. Well 2 dozen chocolate chip and 1 dozen M&M cookies later, the boys are happy. You really couldnt tell that there were no eggs. I do believe in the future I will keep the eggs and substitute the butter. I already use apple sauce in place of oil/butter in cakes and brownies n such. Oh and the taste of the cookies? I swear I think they were better!! TaTa!!

Shelly

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Galatians 6:1

After observing the behavior of some people, you would think they have a verse in their Bible that says, “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, go and tell as many people as possible. And then ultimately go and try to drive that person away.” But this is not what Scripture tells us to do.

In Matthew 18, Jesus gave us the steps we should take when it appears someone has fallen into sin (and I emphasize the word appears).

First, we must know all the facts. When you hear something about someone, instead of talking about it, determine to go to that person and say, “I heard this about you. Is it true?” Hopefully, you can get the issue resolved immediately.

But to fail to go to someone when you know a sin is being committed is to actually cause that individual, and the church as a whole, the greatest harm. In Galatians 5:9 the Bible says, “A little leaven leavens the whole lump”

In many cases, you will find that even Christians rarely approach a sinning believer or allegedly sinning believer. Instead of seeking to help a person who possibly may have never sinned at all, they end up slandering that individual. This is wrong. If you have ever had this happen to you, then you know how painful it can be.

Remember, the devil wants to turn believers against each other. His job is to neutralize Christian’s witness. He will attack us from the outside, but many times, when that does not work, he seeks to infiltrate our ranks and divide us.

Let’s read the verse again. Notice my highlighted words. Ponder this.

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

Pastor Hersch