Criticism should be viewed as a tool for growth and change. Several temptations arise when we experience criticism. 1. We fear the loss of respect; 2. We look for reasons to challenge the data; 3. We search for flaws in the process; 4. We point out weakness in the other person; 5. We demand credit for our strengths; 6. We play the martyr, reeling under the unjust complaints of others. Yet, when we run away from the slightest hint of criticism, we forfeit the very means by which our Lord wants to make us more effective and godly.

Jerry Wragg

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Vegetarian	Vegetables, Low-fat, Vegetarian	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Butter
1	lb	Squash, yellow
1	lg	Bell peppers
1	lg	Tomatoes
1	bn	Onions, green
1	ts	Sugar
1	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Pepper, black

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt butter in skillet.  Wash and slice squash; saute. Cut bell pepper into
chunks and add; wash and slice green onions and add. Cut tomato into
wedges. When vegetables are tender, add tomato, sugar, salt, and pepper,
and cook two minutes.  Serve at once.
Here's one from a Passover cookbook that I've long lost and don't remember
the name of.
Posted on GEnie by THE.STEIGERS [Sylvia], Mar 26, 1993
MM by Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, Internet
sylvia.steiger@lunatic.com, moderator of GT Cookbook and PlanoNet Lowfat &
Luscious echoes

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