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Seven laws for running the [Christian] race. 1. Run to win: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize” (1 Corinthians 9:24-25). 2. Observe strict discipline: “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training… I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:25-27). 3. Don’t look back: “Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14). 4. Get constant encouragement: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us…run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart” (Hebrews 12:1-3). 5. Throw off restraints: “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). 6. Discount pain: “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace” (Acts 20:22-24). 7. Don’t let up until you cross the line: “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing” (2 Timothy 4:6-8).
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Roasted Red Pepper and Chive Dressing

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Salads 8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 Sweet red pepper; medium-si
1/2 c Prepared roasted red peppers
1/3 c Red wine vinegar
1 Garlic clove; medium minced
1 c Olive oil
1/3 c Finely chopped fresh chives
Salt
White pepper; freshly groun

INSTRUCTIONS

Hold red pepper over a flame, turning it until evenly charred. Or cut it in
half, rub with oil, and place under the broiler until blackened.
Wrap in a plastic bag and set aside to cool.  Scrape off the burned skin
and remove seeds and stem.  In bowl of blender or food processor fitted
with a steel blade, place red pepper, vinegar, and garlic. Process until
pepper is pureed.  With machine running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until
fully combined.  Stir in chives and season with salt and pepper to taste.
This recipe, featured at Neiman-Marcus, is from caterer George Dolese.
George serves this dressing over a salad of fusili pasta, chunks of fresh
mozzarella, julienned zucchini and prosciutto, sliced smoked chicken, and
blanched asparagus.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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