I love all the passages in the Bible that take the heart of a mother and then use it to explain other biblical relationships. For example, when God wanted to illustrate His tenderness for His people, He said in Isaiah 66, “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you” (Isa. 66:13). When Paul spoke of his pastor’s heart for the church he said, “But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children” (1 Thes. 2:7). When David considered his hope in the Lord he said, “Surely I have composed and quieted my soul; like a weaned child rests against his mother” (Psm. 131:2).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Mexican	Dips, Mexican	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		16 oz bag of frozen peas,
		Thawed
1	sm	Can medium hot green chilis
1/4	c	Chopped onion
3/4	ts	Garlic powder
1	tb	Red chili powder
4	tb	Your favorite salsa (or
		Chopped
		Tomatoes)
1	tb	"Imo"
		Cumin to taste
		Salt and pepper to taste
		Any other spices you enjoy
		In guacamole

INSTRUCTIONS

Much lower in fat than real quacamole.  Try this recipe, you'll be
surprised! Thaw the peas by placing them in a colander and running them
under lukewarm tapwater. To test if they're thawed, pop one in your mouth
occasionally.  Once thawed (it should only take 1-2 minutes), drain
thoroughly and pour the peas into a blender or food processor.
Puree the peas in the blender or food processor. Place pureed peas in a
ceramic bowl and mix in the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for several
hours to let the flavors blend. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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