Be an uncommon Christian. Average Christian is 'half way up between the valley and the peak...halfway where we used to be and where we ought to be.' When we hear the call to take up the cross and follow toward the hills we begin to bargain with God like a huckster. What will it cost me in work? What will it cost me in money? What will it cost me in relationships? Is it safe? Is it convenient? Is it fun? Is it popular? - You'll never be more than the common Christian until you give up your own interests and cease to defend yourself and put yourself in the hands of God and let Him alone. We want to help God out. No, no give yourself to God. Turn yourself over to God and say, 'Father, I'm sick of being a common Christian. I'm sick of this mediocrity. I'm sick of being half-way up to where I want to be. I'm sick of seeing other happy Christians and I'm not. I'm weary, God, of the whole thing and I want to go on. I want to know You.'

A.W. Tozer

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Italian	Salsa, Tomato	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Tomatoes — seeded and
		Diced
1/2	c	Chopped red onion
2 1/4	oz	Sliced ripe olives — 1 can
6	oz	Marinated artichoke hearts
2	tb	Lemon juice
2		Garlic cloves — finely
		Chopped
3	tb	Chopped fresh basil
1/4	ts	Crushed hot red pepper
		Flakes
1/4	ts	Salt
1/8	ts	Ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine (2 large) tomato, onion and olives. Slice
artichoke hearts, reserving marinade. Stir sliced artichoke hearts into
tomato mixture; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice,
garlic, basil, pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and 2 Tbsp. artichoke
marinade. Gently mix dressing with tomato mixture. Serve with roast or
barbecued chicken.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #145
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 14:22:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: PatH <phannema@wizard.ucr.edu>
Recipe By     : California Tomato Commission (July 1996)

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