Criticism should be viewed as a tool for growth and change. Several temptations arise when we experience criticism. 1. We fear the loss of respect; 2. We look for reasons to challenge the data; 3. We search for flaws in the process; 4. We point out weakness in the other person; 5. We demand credit for our strengths; 6. We play the martyr, reeling under the unjust complaints of others. Yet, when we run away from the slightest hint of criticism, we forfeit the very means by which our Lord wants to make us more effective and godly.

Jerry Wragg

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Dutch		8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	cn	Condensed vegitable broth
1	ts	Cajun seasoning (more, if you are adventurous)
3		Carrots, sliced thinly, (1 cup)
1/2		Onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2		Garlic cloves, smashed
		Center leafy portion of celery, plus
2		Outer stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup total)
1/2		Green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2		Red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1	lg	Stalk brocolli, florettes of (1 cup)
1/3		Head cauliflower, florettes of (1 cup)
1	c	Snow peas, unstemmed, chopped
1/2	c	Parsley, finely chopped
20		Leaves fresh sage, finely chopped, about
1		Tomato, diced
2	c	Mushrooms, thinly sliced
1		Apple, diced
1		Loaf multigrain bread, such as Orowheat Healthnut, cubed

INSTRUCTIONS

Start soup and spice simmering in covered dutch oven on stove.  Cut up
vegetables and add in the order listed, so that tougher vegis are simmered
longer than softer vegetables.  As soon as apples are added, remove from
heat, stir in bread cubes.  Stir until evenly distributed.  Stuffing will
appear quite dry.  Put into oven in covered dutch oven or smaller covered
caseroles.  Cook for 1 - 2 hours at 350&deg;F until bread turns brown around
the edges.  This cooking time is flexible, depending upon other oven needs.
Posted to fatfree digest V96 #290
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 16:35:10 -0800
From: kozi@alaska.net (L. K.)

A Message from our Provider:

“Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.”