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

Perhaps most of all, our children need to hear that we love them. And why do we love them? Simply because they are our children. Period! They do not earn our love, nor can they lose our love regardless of what they do. This is modeling the divine love of God. Why does He love us? Because He chooses to do so. The love is unconditional and not based on our performance. And the Bible says the only reason we love Him is because He first loves us (1 Jn. 4:19). And how did He show that loved? Through His own sacrifice. “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10). Children can easily see where your priorities are and where your love is directed.

Randy Smith

It is easy to praise the Lord from the heights of His love, but it is rich to worship Him from the depths of His love. If you are in a time of testing or trial may I encourage you today to stop and worship the Lord. Find comfort in His word and in the obedience that comes from surrendering our will and rights to Him. Job prayed in the course of his trials, "Though He may slay me, I will hope in Him." Our Lord is sovereign – He is in control of all things. There is mercy in the wilderness dear friend. Come to Christ Jesus today, worship Him in spirit and truth, and drink of His mercy as He molds you to Himself.

Steve Camp

We Love God!

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

Lemon Velvet

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Grains		Desserts, To post	16	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2	c	Graham Cracker Crumbs
2/3	c	Margarine, melted
2	pk	(8 Oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
1	c	Sugar
1/4	c	Milk
2	tb	Lemon Rind, grated
1	c	Walnuts, chopped
2	c	Heavy Cream, whipped

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine crumbs and margrine. Press onto bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. In
mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, milk, and lemon rind and
mix until smooth. Fold in nuts and whipped cream. Spread mixtue on crust.
Freeze. Cut into squares and garnish with lemon slices and graham cracker
crumbs.
Serves: 17 to 20
Source: "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974
NOTES : Substitute 2 tbs. orange rind for lemon rind, and use 7 tbs. Grand
Marnier liqueur in place of the nuts.
Recipe by: Mrs. Robert Q. Jones Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #640 by Bill
Spalding <billspa@icanect.net> on May 29, 1997

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