Where there is no “moral gravity” – that is, no force that draws us to the center – there is spiritual weightlessness. We float on feelings that will carry us where we never meant to go; we bubble with emotional experiences that we often take for spiritual ones; and we are puffed up with pride. Instead of seriousness, there is foolishness. Instead of gravity, flippancy. Sentimentality takes the place of theology. Our reference point will never serve to keep our feet on solid rock, for our reference point, until we answer God’s call, is merely ourselves. We cannot possibly tell which end is up. Paul calls them fools who “…measure themselves by themselves, to find in themselves their own standard of comparison!”

Elisabeth Elliot

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Belgian	Appetizers, Better home	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	oz	Dried porcini mushrooms
1/2	c	Red lentils (or regular lentils), rinsed and drained, * see note
1/2	c	Sliced leek
14	oz	Beef broth
1/2	ts	Dried thyme; crushed
2		Cloves garlic
1	tb	Olive oil
		Belgian endive leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

Decorticated red lentils have had the seed coat removed so they cook in
less time than regular lentils. If using regular lentils, cook the seasoned
mixture for 25-30 minutes. Place mushrooms, lentils, leek, beef broth, and
thyme in a medium sauce pan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and
simmer for 10-12 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain, reserving
liquid. Place lentil mixture, garlic and olive oil in a blender container
or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth, adding
just enough of the reserved cooking liquid (about 1/4 cup) to make a
spreadable consistency. Cover and chill. Serve with Belgian endive leaves.
Makes 12-14 servings.
NOTES : Holiday Appetizers 1996, Better Homes and Gardens, page 92.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #866 by Peg Baldassari
<Baldassari@compuserve.com> on Oct 26, 1997

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