The example of Jesus and the testimony of lovers of Christ throughout the centuries points us to early morning prayer as decisively important… First, it signals to our conscience that this is of first importance in the day. Second, it strikes the first blow in the battle of the day, instead of waiting till we are besieged from all sides. Third, what we do daily and do early shapes the spirit of our minds and brings us into a disposition of humility and trust that will bear better fruit than anxiety or self-reliance. Fourth, since beginning the day with the Word of God is crucial, prayer is equally crucial since the Word will not open its best wonders to us without prayer (Psm. 119:18). Fifth, it is uncanny how Satan can use even good things to squeeze prayer out of our schedule if we miss the early-morning hour. I have seen it again and again. If I say to myself, “I will give some time to prayer later,” it generally does not happen.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains, Dairy	Dutch	Chili	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Ground beef
1	lb	Ground pork sausage
1	lg	Onion, coarsely chopped
2		Garlic cloves, minced
1	lg	Bell pepper, cut into 3/4" chunks
1	lb	Smoked sausage, cut into 3/4" chunks
1	tb	Ground oregano
3	tb	Chili powder
1	ts	Ground coriander
1 1/2	ts	Celery seed
2	cn	S&W Ready-Cut Tomatoes, undrained
2	cn	S&W Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained (reserve liquid)
1/3	c	Yellow corn meal
12	oz	Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown ground beef and ground pork sausage with onions and garlic in a
large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper and
smoked sausage chunks. Continue cooking 5-10 minutes, then reduce
heat to low and drain fat. Blend in spices and tomatoes. Simmer 5-10
minutes. Stir in kidney beans. In a bowl, blend a little reserved
bean liquid with corn meal to consistency of pancake batter. Mix with
chili and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into
serving bowls and top generously with shredded cheese. Serves 12.
Nutrition information per serving: 530 calories; 30 grams protein; 32
grams carbohydrates; 10 grams fiber; 90 milligrams cholesterol; 1650
milligrams sodium.
From Tuscon area newspapers, 1994, 3rd quarter, courtest Mike Orchekowski.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/tn-94q3.zip

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