In Philippians 3, Paul explained how his “righteous merit” exceeded any on the planet. If anyone could have earned heaven it would have been him. Yet Paul knew we can never earn God’s favor. The only hope we have is the righteousness of Jesus Christ given to us as a gift when we embrace Him by faith. Though the specifics are different, the boasts are the same: I was born in America. I grew up in a devout Christian family. I was baptized. I read my Bible and pray every morning. I faithfully attend church. I serve in the church. I participate in the Lord’s Supper each month. I am blameless in my obedience to the Scriptures. All of these are excellent, but when we use them to earn God’s saving favor, they are but “rubbish.”

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Dairy	English	Salads, Fish, Pasta	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Shrimp;, cooked & peeled
1		Box tortellini;, cooked
1		Jar marinated artichoke hearts;, chopped
2		Ribs celery;, chopped
1	bn	Green onions;, chopped
1	cn	English peas;, drained
1	pk	Good seasons salad dressing;, mixed according to directions (but using balsamic, vinegar and virgin olive oil)
10		Fresh mushrooms;, sliced
1/2	cn	(small) parmesan cheese
1	bn	Fresh broccoli;, cut into flowerlets
		To taste salt and pepper
1986.	By	Carolyn <c4@groupz.net> on Apr 23, 1997

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients and marinate for 24 hours. NOTES
: This recipe took first place at the Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores Alabama,
Recipe by: Jane Allen King, renowned caterer and cook
Posted to recipelu-digest by "Diane Geary" <diane@keyway.net> on Mar 15,
1998

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