Our local deity is not Jesus. He goes by the name Jesus. But in reality, our local deity is Jesus Jr. Our little Jesus is popular because he is useful. He makes us feel better while conveniently fitting into the margins of our busy lives. But he is not terrifying or compelling or thrilling. When we hear the gospel of Jesus Jr., our casual response is “Yeah, that’s what I believe.” Jesus Jr. does not confront us, surprise us, stun us. He looks down on us with a benign, all-approving grin. He tells us how wonderful we really are, how entitled we really are, how wounded we really are, and it feels good. Jesus Jr. appeals to the flesh. He does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him. He is not able to understand them, much less impart them, because Jesus Jr. is the magnification of Self, the idealization of Self, the absolutization of Self turning around and validating Self, flattering Self, reinforcing Self. Jesus Jr. does not change us, because he is a projection of us.

Ray Ortlund

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Super2	24	servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Defiance Classic Scone & Damper Mix
1/4	c	Chopped chives
1/2	c	Grated parmesan cheese
1/2	c	Grated cheddar cheese
		Salt
		Powdered mustard
		Cayenne pepper
1/2	c	Milk; (approximate)

INSTRUCTIONS

1 . Combine scone mix, chives, half the parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese and
seasonings in a bowl.
2. Add sufficient milk to make a soft but manageable dough.
3. Knead dough lightly on a floured board, roll out in a square 28 cm x
28    cm.
4. Cut into 12 strips, cut in half, twist and place on a lightly greased
baking sheet.
5. Brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake in a
very hot oven (230C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
Recipe by: Super Food Ideas (Aussie Magazine)
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