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The amount of research against psychology is amazing and from people in their own camps… The impossibility of integration of avowedly pagan psychologists with Scripture seems obvious. One begins to wonder whether these promoters of psychology have any biblical discernment… Church leaders must bear the guilt of the invasion of psychology into the church. These are the people who are ordained of God to guard the minds of their sheep (I Tim. 4:1, 2, 6). Instead, they have invited wolves into the fold. Christian publishers are guilty as well. The “profit margin” has become the most important consideration for them. In reality Christian publishers ought to be under the authority of the church, so even in this area church leaders are at fault.

Edward Payne

What are some traits that mark an Olympian? 1. They have a “whatever-it-takes” attitude. They’ve made the decision to pay any price and bear any burden in the name of victory. 2. They have a plan to push forward when they encounter obstacles. They know facing adversity is part of being successful. 3. They have strict accountability. 4. They consider “very good” (or worse, “good enough”) to be “bad.” They are driven to perform at an elite level. 5. They set high goals for themselves. Motivation is keeping your eyes on the goal. 6. They are humble to know others can provide advice to make them better. 7. Levels of priorities are set and their life stays in-tune with those priorities. The same single-minded devotion expected from an Olympian is the same single-minded devotion our Savior expects from His followers. Yes, the fruit of sacrifice and self-denial will be different. Yes, the goals and rewards are different. And yes, the source of strength is different. However, the traits that mark an Olympian that I mentioned earlier could also apply to the traits that mark a disciple of Jesus Christ. If anything, we should be more motivated (see 1 Cor. 9:24-27a).

Randy Smith

We Love God!

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

Strawberry-Grapefruit Cooler

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits		Beverages	3	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Whole fresh strawberries
1	c	Unsweetened pink grapefruit juice
3	tb	Sugar
10		Ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine first 3 ingredients in container of an electric blender; cover and
process until smooth. With blender running, add ice cubes, 1 at a time;
process until smooth. Yield: 3 cups (serving size: 1 cup).
Per serving: 94 Calories; 0g Fat (2% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 23g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 4mg Sodium
Serving Ideas : Serve immediately.
Recipe by: Cooking Light, May/June 1993, page 154
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #395 by igor@digex.net on Jan 28, 1997.

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