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For my own part, I have never ceased to rejoice that God has appointed me to such an office. People talk of the sacrifice I have made in spending so much of my life in Africa. Is that a sacrifice which brings its own blest reward in healthful activity, the consciousness of doing good, peace of mind, and a bright hope of a glorious destiny hereafter? Away with the word sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege. Anxiety, sickness, suffering, or danger, now and then, with a foregoing of the common conveniences and charities of this life, may make us pause, and cause the spirit to waver, and the soul to sink; but let this only be for a moment. All these are nothing when compared with the glory which shall be revealed in and for us. I never made a sacrifice.

David Livingstone

I…remind you what the true ministry of the Holy Spirit looks like. It’s not chaotic, flashy, and flamboyant (like a circus). It’s usually concealed and inconspicuous (the way fruit develops). We cannot be reminded too often that the Holy Spirit’s primary role is to exalt Christ, especially to elicit praise for Christ from His people. The Spirit does this in a uniquely personal way, first of all by reproving and convicting us - showing us our own sin, opening our eyes to what true righteousness is, and making us sense deeply our accountability to God, the rightful Judge of all (John 16:8–11). The Holy Spirit indwells believers, empowering us to serve and glorify Christ (Rom. 8:9). He leads us and gives us assurance of our salvation (vv. 14–16). He prays for us with groanings too deep for words (v. 26). He seals us, keeping us secure in Christ (2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 4:30). The Spirit’s daily presence is the source and the secret of our sanctification as He conforms us to the image of Christ.

John MacArthur

We Love God!

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

Hot Pineapple Punch

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Beverages	9	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	cn	46-oz unsweetened pineapple
1/2	c	Sugar
1/4	c	Lime juice
1/4	ts	Ground nutmeg
3 1/4	c	Dry white wine
		Cinnamon Sticks
		Fresh pineapple

INSTRUCTIONS

In large saucepan, combine pineapple juice, sugar, lime juice, and nutmeg;
bring to boiling, stirring till sugar dissolves. Reduce heat; stir in wine.
Heat through but DO NOT BOIL.  Pour into heat-proof glasses or mugs.
Garnish each serving with cinnamon stick stirer and pineapple wedge. Makes
about 9 cups.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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