Is it too late?

Is it too late

To know the Lord?

Is it too late To

hear His word?

I wandered into a house of prayer

A group of strangers were gathered there

They welcomed me as one of their own

My spirit stirred in a way I'd never known

As the light streamed through the panes

My soul began to rearrange

Now my future rests in His hands

On my knees I've come understand

The bounty of my Lord's sweet love

Forgiveness delivered from heaven above

It's not too late

It's not too late

"It's not too late," Edward murmured to himself. He then closed his eyes, leaned against his pillow and whispered to someone he had never addressed before. "I got your sign, G.o.d. Show me what to do next and I'll do it."

In his heart, he felt a sudden and powerful feeling of calm-a measure of peace that he had never experienced before.

"What you grinnin' about like some fool? Huh, Colonel?" one of the other inmates demanded.

Edward Crosby stood and slapped the man affectionately on the back. "The future," he said and snapped his fingers as he had earlier while talking to Cooper. "Just like that, I got cause to smile."

Magnolia's Marvels ICED LEMON COOKIES.

Cookies: 1 cup b.u.t.ter 2 cups sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup b.u.t.termilk 4 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. pure vanilla 1 tsp. lemon flavoring Lemon Icing: 1 cups confectioner's sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon lemon juice Cream b.u.t.ter and sugar, add beaten eggs and then b.u.t.termilk. Stir in flour, baking powder, soda, and flavorings. Refrigerate overnight. Drop by teaspoons on greased sheets. Bake at 400 degrees until cookies are lightly brown (approx. 10 minutes). Frost with lemon icing.

SOFT GINGER MOLa.s.sES COOKIES.

cup unsalted b.u.t.ter 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 egg cup mola.s.ses 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger tsp. salt tsp. cloves Granulated sugar for rolling Cream b.u.t.ter and sugar. Add egg. Gently mix. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Form dough into small b.a.l.l.s and roll in granulated sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for nine minutes. These cookies will be very soft to the touch, but don't fret. They'll harden to the perfect consistency when they cool.

PUMPKIN CRISP SQUARES.

Squares: 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin 1 can evaporated milk 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 3 eggs 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup chopped pecans 2 sticks b.u.t.ter, melted Frosting: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 stick of b.u.t.ter 3 cups confectioner's sugar Mix pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs and pumpkin pie spice together. Pour into 9 13inch greased pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over pumpkin mix. Pat nuts onto surface of mixture. Melt b.u.t.ter and pour over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool and frost. To make frosting, combine cream cheese and b.u.t.ter and mix on low speed for one minute. Add sugar and mix until all the sugar is incorporated.

READ ON FOR AN EXCERPT FROM.

THE WAY OF.

THE GUILTY.

The Next Hope Street Church mystery

from Jennifer Stanley and

St. Martin's / Minotaur Paperbacks!

Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make your paths straight.

Do not be wise in your own eyes;

fear the LORD and shun evil.

This will bring health to your body

and nourishment to your bones.