When I speak of “means,” I have in view Bible-reading, private prayer, regular attendance on public worship, regular hearing of God’s Word, and regular reception of the Lord’s Supper. I lay it down as a simple matter of fact, that no one who is careless about such things must ever expect to make much progress in sanctification. I can find no record of any eminent saint who ever neglected them. They are appointed channels through which the Holy Spirit conveys fresh supplies of grace to the soul, and strengthens the work which He has begun in the inward man. Let men call this legal doctrine if they please, but I will never shrink from declaring my belief that there are no “spiritual gains without pains”… Our God is a God who works by means, and He will never bless the soul of that man who pretends to be so high and spiritual that he can get on without them.

J.C. Ryle

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Side-, Sal	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Extra-virgin olive oil
1	tb	White wine vinegar
1		Shallot; minced
		Salt and pepper
1	lb	Mixed tomatoes; all different sizes and colors
1/2	c	Corn kernels
12		Fresh basil leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, wine vinegar and shallot. Season
well with salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes for the flavors to
blend.
Core large tomatoes. Halve through the stem end, lay cut side down and
slice thinly. Halve cherry tomatoes. Arrange tomatoes attractively on a
large serving platter, interspersing the different colors and putting the
cherry tomatoes on top. Sprinkle corn kernels over the tomatoes. Tear basil
leaves in small pieces and scatter over all. Spoon dressing evenly over
salad.
Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional information: 105 calories and 7 grams of fat
Courtesy of Janet Fletcher's "Fresh From the Farmers' Market"
Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved
Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>
Recipe by: RECIPE FOR HEALTH SHOW #RHH017
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #800 by 4paws@netrax.net (Shermeyer-Gail) on
Sep 24, 1997

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