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We should rest in Christ alone for our salvation. But along with that there is still an abiding principle that we ought to worship on the Lord’s Day and trust God enough to have a weekly routine where we cease from our normal labors... He made the Sabbath for man, not man for the Sabbath (Mark 2:27). God gives us Sabbath as a gift; it’s an island of get-to in a sea of have-to. He also offers us Sabbath as a test; it’s an opportunity to trust God’s work more than our own. When I go weeks without taking adequate time off, I may or may not be disobeying the fourth commandment, but I’m certainly too convinced of my own importance and more than a little foolish. If my goal is God-glorifying productivity over a lifetime of hard work, there are few things I need more than a regular rhythm of rest.

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The Scriptures teach…that persons have two constituent parts that exist in one unique whole; these constituent parts are called the “body” and “spirit” or the “inner person” and the “outer person.” The two elements may be distinguished but cannot ultimately be separated. Both are an essential aspect of a human being. Christians, therefore, should never discount either the spirit or the body. We do not counsel people to overcome their physical distress with some sort of “mind over matter” willpower. Instead, in harmony with Scripture, we take the body seriously. Scripture affirms that people need food (James 2:15-16), water (Rom. 12:20), and sleep (Eccl. 5:12). Paul affirmed the use of medicinal substances for the body (1 Tim. 5:23).

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We Love God!

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

Three-Bean Chili

January 25, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Dairy		Main dish, Chili, Ethnic	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

12	oz	Heinz HomeStyle Brown Gravy
16	oz	Tomatoes
1	tb	Chili powder
15	oz	Spicy Chili beans
15	oz	Garbanzo beans, drained
15	oz	Pinto or kidney beans
4	oz	Chopped green chilies
		Yogurt or sour cream
		Sliced green onions
		Shredded cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine gravy, tomatoes and chili powder in 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a
boil, then stir in beans and chilies. Cover; simmer 15 minutes, stirring
occasionally.  Serve with desired toppings.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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