It might be well if we stopped using the terms “victory” and “defeat” to describe our progress in holiness. Rather we should use the terms “obedience” and “disobedience.” When I say I am defeated by some sin, I am unconsciously slipping out from under my responsibility. I am saying something outside of me has defeated me. But when I say I am disobedient, that places the responsibility for my sin squarely on me. We may, in fact, be defeated, but the reason we are defeated is because we have chosen to disobey.

Jerry Bridges

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Sauces	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	tb	Olive oil
1/2	c	Chopped onion
3	lg	Garlic cloves, minced
4		Ripe large tomatoes,
		Chopped (4 cups)
2	lg	Red bell peppers, seeded,
		Chopped (2 1/2 cups)
2	c	Sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4	c	Chopped fresh basil (or
		3 tsp dried basil leaves
2	ts	Dried oregano leaves
1/2	ts	Salt
1/4	c	Tomato paste

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add
onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft but not
browned. Stir in remaining ingredients except tomato paste. Bring to a
boil.  Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until
sauce is thickened and peppers are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in
tomato paste; heat thoroughly. If thicker sauce is desired, puree all or
part of sauce in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade.
Serve hot over cooked pasta. Makes 4 Cups

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