We often forget that temptation can come from any quarter, even from within our own family circle. We expect the Devil to assault us like a roaring lion, as ugly and fearsome as can be. We don’t expect him to come to us dressed up like an angel of light, speaking in the honey-sweet tones of the ones we love. Yet the Bible warns us that such an approach is easy for him to adopt (2 Cor. 11:14). Thus, Satan didn't only confront Jesus head-on in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1-11); he also tempted him more subtly through the words of one of his closest disciples, Peter (Matt. 16:23).

Iain Duguid

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Meats		Pasta, Seafood, Low-cal, Low-fat	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	tb	Olive oil
2	md	Garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/2	md	Green bell pepper, diced
1	ts	Crushed red pepper flakes
1	cn	Salt-free whole tomatoes 16 oz.
1/2	c	Rich, salt-free fish stock
1	tb	Double-concentrate tomato paste
1	tb	Fresh parsley, finely chopped
2	ts	Sugar
1	ts	Finely grated lemon zest
1		Bay leaf
1/2	lb	Flaked crabmeat
		Cooked pasta your choice

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic, bell pepper,
and red pepper flakes over moderate heat. When they sizzle, add the
tomatoes, crushing them with your hands, and stir in the fish stock, tomato
paste, parsley, sugar, lemon zest, and bay leaf.
Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, until thick but still fairly liquid. The stir
in the crabmeat and continue simmering until the sauce is thick, 3 to 5
minutes more. Serve over cooked pasta such as spaghetti, linguine,
fettuccine or fettuccelli.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

A Message from our Provider:

“Lonely? No one understands like Jesus”

One reason people are cynical is that they are not finding their identity fully in Christ. They understand they fall short of some self-prescribed standard. They look to who they are in the perspective of others. They are discontent with their weaknesses and jealous of the strengths of others. In lacking humility, they can’t imagine anyone revealing their insufficiencies. Often these people like to find fault in others, not only to make themselves look better, but also to keep others on the defense so the table is never turned on them. It’s insecurity. It’s self-protection. It’s a problem with the need to always be in control.

Randy Smith