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

Are you a cynic? Let’s take a moment for a little self-examination. Do you have difficulty seeing people and situations from a positive perspective? Are you quick to point out problems in a situation, but rarely if ever offer solutions? Do you give suggestions without ever offering to help? Do you speak negatively of others behind their backs? Do you find it easy to complain? Are you one that is rarely seen smiling? Are you often compelled to give a critical opinion in your effort to “help?” Do you assume the worst in someone? Do you fear failure? Do you judge others motives? Are you harsh, insensitive or abrasive? Do you delight in airing your own opinion? Do you negate someone’s idea without ever considering it? Do you enjoy passing judgment? Do others have difficulty being in your company and sharing their thoughts with you?

Randy Smith

Peacemaking suggestions when seeking conflict resolution with another: Pray before, during and after the time together (1 Thes. 5:17). Get together and talk about the matter face-to-face (i.e. not an email). Be sure to go to the individual in a loving and reasonable and gentle manner (1 Cor. 4:21; Eph. 4:2; 1 Tim. 6:11). Make sure your heart is right. Make sure you have removed the log from your own eye before you seek to remove the speck from your brother’s (Mt. 7:3-5). Go seeking to believe the best, hear the other side of the story (Pr. 18:17). Attack the problem not the person, value the relationship more than the issue. Deal with one problem at a time. Find common ground – I hope as Christians you both want God’s glory and unity – start there (1 Cor. 10:31)! Add how you may have contributed to the problem – people will always listen to how you might have wronged them (Pr. 28:13). Be prepared to extend and receive forgiveness if appropriate (Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13). Seek to fully reconcile the relationship and put the matter behind you. Remember, there is a big difference between forgiveness and reconciliation.

Randy Smith

We Love God!

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

Kohl’s Peanut Brittle

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Improv, Kohl, Desserts	1	Serving

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Sugar
2	c	Karo (red label) syrup
1/2	c	Hot water
1		Lump of butter (about 1 tb)
1/2	lb	Or more raw peanuts rolled with a rolling pin
1	ts	Baking soda

INSTRUCTIONS

Boil sugar, syrup, water, and butter until golden brown stirring often. Add
baking soda to the raw peanuts. Grease a cookie sheet. Pour peanuts into
the syrup. Remove from the fire AT ONCE. Pour on on the greased cookie
sheet, smoothing over into a thin layer.
When cooled, crack up into serving pieces. Taken From: IT NEVER TURNS OUT
THE SAME WAY COOKBOOK A Collection of Recipes from the Kitchen of Joyce &
Clem Kohl
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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