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Much zeal is shown for the freedom of man’s will; little jealousy seems to be left for the freedom of God’s will. Men insist that it is unjust and tyrannical in God to control their wills, yet see nothing unjust, nothing proud, nothing Satanic in attempting to fetter and direct the will of God. Man, it seems, cannot have his own foolish will gratified, unless the all-wise God will consent to relinquish His! Such are some of the steps in the march of Atheism. Such are the preparations making in these last days by the wily usurper for dethroning the Eternal Jehovah.

Horatius Bonar

Since we believe in the resurrection of the body, we do not see a corpse as garbage. From the time of our earliest ancestors in the faith, we have buried our dead, committing them to the earth from which they came with the conviction that they will one day be summoned from it once more. The image of sleep is useful—not because the dead are unconscious but because they will one day be awakened. God deems as faith Joseph committing his bones to his brothers for future transport into the land of promise. In the same way the act of burial is a testimony of the entire community to the resurrection of the body. Cremation is a horrifying testimony of the burning up of the flesh and bones, a testimony that is decidedly pagan in both origin and in practice. Of course, God can resurrect a cremated Christian (or a Christian torn to pieces by lions, etc.), but how we deal with the body of a Christian teaches us - and the watching world - what we really believe about the gospel. Cremation ought then to be shunned by those who hope in Christ.

Russell Moore

We Love God!

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

Saucy Maple Lamb

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Vegetables		Lamb, Meats	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Water
1/4	c	Maple syrup
1/4	c	Chopped green onions & tops
1	tb	Soy sauce
1	tb	Vegetable oil
1 1/2	ts	Cornstarch
1		Garlic clove, pressed
1	ts	Ginger
2	lb	Lamb chops or ground lamb patties

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend water, maple syrup, green onions, soy sauce, oil, cornstarch, garlic,
and ginger in a small saucepan.  Simmer, stirring constantly, until thick,
about 1 minute.  Cool, cover, and set aside.  Place lamb chops or patties
on the broiler pan.  Brush the top side with the sauce and broil. Turn
over, brush with the sauce.  Broil to the desired degree of doneness. Serve
with remaining sauce on the side.
This recipe was the grand prize winner in the 1995 Maryland Grand Lamb
Cookoff.

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