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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

If we are to grab the next generation with the gospel, we must grab them with passion. And to grab them with passion, we must be gripped with it ourselves. The world needs to see Christians burning, not with self-righteous fury at the sliding morals in our country, but with passion for God. As W.E. Sangster put it, “I’m not interested to know if you could set the Thames on fire. What I want to know is this: if I picked you up by the scruff of your neck and dropped you into the Thames, would it sizzle?”

Kevin DeYoung

Those in the world do not respond well to pain. They fear it, despise it and run from it. They struggle with why God would allow suffering. They see no purpose in it. They make themselves out to be a victim and with bitter hearts blame the world for their misfortunes. They fret, overreact, whine, and complain. They throw massive pity-parties. They lose peace and joy and move further away from God. On the other hand, Christians know from the Bible and experience that God sovereignly permits suffering to enter our lives. We trust His goodness and wisdom and remain under the trial until it accomplishes God’s designed work in our lives. Since His primary goal is to make us holy, God gets our attention through the trial and then is continually refining our character. We don’t minimize the pain and sorrow, but know deep inside through faith that good will come out of it. We can therefore give thanks for all things and maintain our joy and peace despite apparently unfavorable circumstances. Do you see the diametrically opposed contrast to the world?

Randy Smith

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Fluffy Polka-Dot Pancakes

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy	California	All newly t, Breakfast	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Raisins
1	ts	Cinnamon stick
1/4	c	Sugar
3		Eggs; separated
1 3/4	c	Buttermilk
1	ts	Soda water
1 1/2	c	Flour
1	ts	Baking powder
1	ts	Salt
3	tb	Butter or margarine; melted

INSTRUCTIONS

Plump raisins in hot water for several minutes; drain and dry on paper
towels. Mix cinnamon with 2 tablespoons of the sugar and toss with raisins;
set aside. Beat egg whites to soft peaks; add remaining 2 tablespoons
sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. In large bowl, beat egg yolks until
creamy. Stir in buttermilk and soda. Sift flour, baking powder and salt and
blend into buttermilk mixture. Stir in melted butter. Fold in beaten egg
whites. Gently fold in cinnamon-coated raisins. Spoon batter onto lightly
greased griddle; bake, turning once. Makes 16-18 large pancakes.
Recipe by: California Raisin Advisory Board Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1
#685 by L979@aol.com on Jul 21, 1997

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“We simply prepare ourselves. God fills us.”