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Embrace the paradox of God's sovereignty and man’s responsibility. The sad thing is that some embrace the sovereignty of God over the human will and say: “It is wrong to portray God with His arms stretched out, inviting and calling.” And others embrace the responsibility of man and say, “If God invites and calls and beckons, then he can’t really be sovereign over man’s will, and man really is ultimately self-determining and God is not really in control of all things.” Both of these are sad mistakes. It is sad, because one group rejects something deep and precious that God has revealed about Himself for our strength and hope and joy and love – namely, his absolute sovereignty. Oh, how sweet it is when all around our soul gives way, and we need a reliable and firm rock in a world that sometimes seems utterly out of control and meaningless and cruel. Oh, how sweet at these times to know that God is not good and helpless, but good and sovereign. And the other group (who embrace the sovereignty of God) sometimes rejects something utterly crucial for understanding the justice of God in dealing with people, and they fail to see how we should plead with people and persuade people and invite people and woo people with tears, to Christ, and on behalf of Christ.
John Piper

    • West African Peanut Stew – Eric Freeman

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    Grains, Dairy West African Soups/stews, African, Peanut 8 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 tb Oil or peanut oil
    1 md Onion; chopped
    1 Garlic clove; minced
    1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
    2 10oz cans white beans
    2 c Frozen or fresh sweet corn
    1 lg Potato; peeled and chopped
    1/4 c Peanut butter (creamy or chunky) (3-4 Tbsp)
    1 ts Chili powder
    1/2 ts Ginger
    1/2 ts Cayenne
    Salt
    Pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS

    In a large heavy pan, saute onions in oil over medium high until
translucent, stirring frequently. Add garlic and stir for 3-4 minutes. Add
everything else and mix well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer
covered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The potato pieces should be
tender. If stew gets too thick, add water.
Adapted by Eric Freeman from a Pillsbury Bake-Off Cookbook recipe, by Joyce
Bowman of Raleigh, NC
Busted and Entered for you by: Bill Webster
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #872 by Bill Webster <thelma@pipeline.com> on
Oct 28, 1997

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