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Proven Men Ministries undertook to conduct a nationwide study to obtain current and expansive data pertaining to the scope of pornography use and the impact it has on a person’s life, work, marriage, and sexual behaviors. This part of the survey included questions to capture pornography use or addiction from three different perspectives. First, the participants were asked to identify their frequency of viewing pornography. Second, they were asked if they thought they viewed pornography too much. Third, they were asked if they felt that they were addicted to pornography. Highlights: Approximately two-thirds (64%) of U.S. men view pornography at least monthly. The number of Christian men viewing pornography virtually mirrors the national average Broken down by age: Eight in ten(79%) men between the ages of 18 and 30 view pornography monthly. Two-thirds (67%) of men between the ages of 31 and 49 view pornography monthly. One-half (49%) of men between the ages of 50 and 68 view pornography monthly. Christian men are watching pornography at work at the same rate as the national average. One-third (33%) of men between the ages of 18 and 30 either think that they are addicted or are unsure if they are addicted to pornography. Combined, 18% of all men either think that they are addicted or are unsure if they are addicted to pornography, which equates to 21 million men.

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Biblical understanding of the Lord’s Supper: 1. An act of obedience. a. “Do this in remembrance of Me” – I Cor. 11:24. b. An ordinance of the Church, ordained by Jesus as obedient act of remembrance. 2. An act of identification. a. “Eat the Lord’s Supper” - I Cor. 11:20. b. Jesus hosts the Supper for those who know Him and are identified with Him. 3. An act of covenant. a. “This cup is the new covenant in My blood” – I Cor. 11:25. b. New arrangement between God and men in Jesus Christ. 4. An act of participation. a. “Communion in the blood and body of Jesus” – I Cor. 10:16. b. Unified in “common union” of fellowship around Jesus Christ. 5. An act of thanksgiving. a. “When He had given thanks He broke bread” – I Cor. 11:24. b. Eucharist is transliteration of Greek “to give thanks.” 6. An act of representation. a. “This is My body...this is My blood” – I Cor. 11:24, 25. b. Must avoid crass materialistic literalism. 7. An act of commemoration. a. “Do this in remembrance of Me” – I Cor. 11:24. b. A memorial observance. 8. An act of examination. a. “Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat” – I Cor. 11:28. b. Self-examination . 9. An act of proclamation. a. “As oft as you eat...you proclaim the Lord’s death” – I Cor. 11:26. b. We proclaim that we are believers in the efficacy of Christ’s death, resurrection and life. 10. An act of anticipation. a. “You proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” – I Cor. 11:26. b. Expectation of the consummation of Jesus’ work.

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

Perfect Jasmine Rice

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Thai	Vegetables, Thailand	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Jasmine rice
2 1/2	c	;water
2	tb	Fresh cilantro; chopped optional
336		Calories
7	g	Protein
4	mg	Sodium
74	mg	Carbohydrate
	g	Fat
	mg	Cholesterol
26	mg	Calcium

INSTRUCTIONS

NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING
Rinse rice in cool water and drain.
In a deep saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil over high heat. Cover,
reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Fluff rice with a fork, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Garnish with
cilantro and serve hot.
Source: Vegetarian Gourmet/Spring 94/MM by DEEANNE
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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