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Since we believe in the resurrection of the body, we do not see a corpse as garbage. From the time of our earliest ancestors in the faith, we have buried our dead, committing them to the earth from which they came with the conviction that they will one day be summoned from it once more. The image of sleep is useful—not because the dead are unconscious but because they will one day be awakened. God deems as faith Joseph committing his bones to his brothers for future transport into the land of promise. In the same way the act of burial is a testimony of the entire community to the resurrection of the body. Cremation is a horrifying testimony of the burning up of the flesh and bones, a testimony that is decidedly pagan in both origin and in practice. Of course, God can resurrect a cremated Christian (or a Christian torn to pieces by lions, etc.), but how we deal with the body of a Christian teaches us - and the watching world - what we really believe about the gospel. Cremation ought then to be shunned by those who hope in Christ.

Russell Moore

We Love God!

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

Instant Potato Lefse

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	Swedish	Breads, Christmas	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	pk	(7 oz) instant potatoes
1	tb	Butter
1	c	Boiling water
2	ts	Salt
1	c	Rich milk
1 1/2	c	Flour

INSTRUCTIONS

Place instant potato flakes, salt and butter in mixing bowl.  Add boilig
water to milk and add to potato mixture.  Mix quickly until thick and
smooth.  Add just enough flour to be able to handle dough.  Knead lightly.
Form into balls and roll very thin on floured board.  Bake on hot
electric lefse grill (any griddle will work), turning to brown both sides.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/swedish.zip

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