Hall of Faith
(Recipe: Bite-size Crab Quiches)


As a believer we often talk about our “faith”. For the believer faith means; “trust in God and in His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified or saved.” This is definitely true. We could never become a child of God without faith in what His Son accomplished for us at Calvary.

But, does faith mean something else? Faith is also defined as; “reliance, loyalty, or complete trust in God or someone else” or “trust in God and in his actions and promises”. As I thought about this little word “faith” I was reminded of Hebrews 11 which we know as the ‘Hall of Faith’ – men and women who have passed on to us a legacy of what it means to live by faith. As I read through this passage it became very clear to me what the benefits of having faith might be. Let me share my observations with you.

1. Faith allows me to believe the universe was formed at God’s command (verse 1)
2. Faith causes us give the best offerings to God (verse 2)
3. Faith lets us experience how we can please God (verse 5-6)
4. Faith encourages us to do the impossible, knowing with God all things are possible (verse 7)
5. Faith helps us to obey and go, even when the way is not clear (verse 8-9)
6. Faith allows us to trust in a faithful God even when our faith is weak (verse 11-12)
7. Faith keeps us living for God and serving God until we die (verse 19)
8. Faith keeps us focused on heaven, our final reward (verse 16)
9. Faith encourages us through times of testing (verse 17-19)
10. Faith brings us blessings only reserved for God’s children (verse 20ff)
11. Faith helps us worship (verse 21)
12. Faith removes fear (verse 22)
13. Faith helps us make right choices (verse 24-26)
14. Faith helps us keep our eyes on Jesus (verse 27-28)
15. Faith lets us experience God’s miracles in our lives (verse 29)
16. Faith accomplishes the impossible (verse 30)
17. Faith gives us courage to act in right ways (verse 31)
18. Faith conquers kingdoms – administers justice – gains promises – does the impossible – escapes from fear – brings strength – gives power - helps when persecuted (verses 32-38)

Are you living by faith? It is really very simple. Fear Aside I Trust Him. Are you able to do this? No matter what comes into your life; where God might ask you to go; to whom he may want you to speak -will you obey?
We were just reminded of eighteen benefits (promises) that can be ours if we will only have faith and believe. Will you “trust in God and his actions and promises”? If you will, you and God together will have a marvelous adventure, and you too will leave a legacy in “God’s Hall of Faith.”

Bite-Size Crab Quiches

1 10-oz. tube large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 6-oz. crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed OR 1 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 egg
½ cup milk
½ tsp. dill weed
¼ tsp. salt

Separate each biscuit into five equal pieces. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of 24 ungreased miniature muffin cups (discard remaining pieces of dough). Fill each cup with 2 tsp. crab and 1 tsp. Swiss cheese. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, dill and salt; spoon about 1-1/2 tsp. into each cup. Bake at 375 for 15-20 min. or until edges are golden brown. Let stand for 5 min. before removing from pans. Serve warm.