For the woman: here is your first-date advice. Remember that God wants you to help this man, and he probably needs it! Many men will be awkward and nervous on a first date, so do everything you can to be encouraging and friendly. Dress attractively, appropriately, and modestly (unless you really are hoping to attract a cad). Immodest dress or suggestive conversation is nothing less than an attempt to manipulate his interest. Women who do this incite men to lust and cause them to stumble, while starting the relationship on a very poor footing. Furthermore, do not be demanding or critical and do not complain (remember Prov. 21:9), and speak in a careful and edifying manner. Take an interest in him and get to know things about his life – his family, his work, and his interests. Speak freely about your faith and inquire about his (Richard and Sharon Phillips).

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Chicago	Cookies, Holiday	3	Dozen

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Unsalted butter; softened
1	c	Confectioners' sugar
2	tb	Vanilla extract
1 1/2	c	All-purpose flour
1/2	ts	Baking soda
1	c	Rolled oats; not instant
3		Bottles chocolate sprinkles 1.75 oz each

INSTRUCTIONS

First place winner in the Chicago Tribune's 1996 Annual Holiday Cookie
Contest. Kimberly H. McGuire of Oak Park, Illinois entered her
grandmother's chocolate shot cookie recipe.
1. Beat butter in large bowl of electric mixer at high speed until creamy,
about 1 minute. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy, about 2
minutes. Grandually beat in flour and baking soda until smooth. Stir in
oats. Refrigerate dough in mixer bowl 10 minutes for easier handling.
2. Remove dough from refrigerator. Divide dough into 2 to 3 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Pour sprinkles
into pie plate; roll logs in sprinkles to coat evenly. Wrap logs in plastic
wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3. Heat oven to 325'F. Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices. Bake on greased
baking sheet until lightly browned and slightly firm to the touch, about 20
minutes. Remove to cooling rack.
Source: Chicago Tribune, December 4, 1996.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #339
From: Linda Place <placel@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 04:11:46 +0000

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“You can spurn God’s love for only so long”

Jesus has many who love his kingdom in heaven, but few who bear his cross. He has many who desire comfort, but few who desire suffering. He finds many to share his feast, but few his fasting. All desire to rejoice with him, but few are willing to suffer for his sake. Many follow Jesus to the breaking of bread, but few to the drinking of the cup of his passion. Many admire the miracles but few follow him to the humiliation of his cross. Many love Jesus as long as no hardship touches them… They who love Jesus for His own sake, and not for the sake of the comfort for themselves, bless Him in every trial and anguish of heart, no less than in the greatest joy. And were He never willing to bestow comfort on them, they would still always praise Him and give Him thanks.

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