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One of the problems with the perspective that addictions are a disease is that it leaves no room for this kind of fear of the Lord. A god who helps us to be strong in the face of illness is not the same as the God whose holiness reveals our sin, who shows us our desperate need for a mediator, restores our relationship with Him, and empowers us to live as holy children. Holiness is key. Without the knowledge of our Father’s holiness and our response of reverence, everything about God becomes ordinary.

Edward Welch

We Love God!

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

Lemonade Ice Cream Cake

January 26, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Cakes	16	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4	c	Graham cracker crumbs
1	tb	Sugar
3	tb	Melted margarine
1/2	ga	Vanilla ice cream
6	oz	Frozen lemonade concentrate

INSTRUCTIONS

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
CAKE
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine.  Line bottom of a 9 x 13"
cake pan with mixture, reserving a little bit to sprinkle on top of cake.
Blend ice cream and lemonade concentrate with mixer. Spread in pan.
Sprinkle top with reserved graham cracker mixture.
Freeze overnight.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #2 by Stu <stalkofs@optonline.net> on Apr 2,
1998

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