We Love God!

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

And I am afraid there are Calvinists, who, while they account it a proof of their humility that they are willing in words to debase the creature, and to give all the glory of salvation to the Lord, yet know not what manner of spirit they are of. Whatever it be that makes us trust in ourselves that we are comparatively wise or good, so as to treat those with contempt who do not subscribe to our doctrines, or follow our party, is a proof and fruit of a self-righteous spirit. Self-righteousness can feed upon doctrines, as well as upon works; and a man may have the heart of a Pharisee, while his head is stored with orthodox notions of the unworthiness of the creature and the riches of free grace.

John Newton

That is how the process of election always works. Those who remain outside God’s kingdom, who have not received His election and calling to become part of His people, do not lose something they sought to have but rather something they counted of no value. Noah does not have to fight to keep the masses out of the ark, as if it were the last lifeboat to leave a sinking ship. He does not have to stand by the gangplank with a shotgun, warding off the crowds. In fact, quite the reverse: only those whose hearts God has changed would want to take shelter within its confining walls.

Iain Duguid

We Love God!

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

Sweet Italian Spaghetti Sauce

January 26, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	Italian		8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Sweet italian sausage
1	md	Onion, minced
2		Garlic cloves, minced
8	oz	Minced black olives
1	c	Minced green pepper
4	oz	Olive oil
4	oz	Tomato paste
16	oz	Tomato sauce
2	lb	Spaghetti noodles
1	c	Chopped fresh tomato
1	qt	Water
1	tb	Salt
1	tb	Pepper
1/2	lb	Grated parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown sausage, onions, green peppers, and olives in the oil and drain. Add
tomato paste, tomato sauce, chopped tomato and water mix well and simmer on
low for 2 1/2 hours adding liquid as needed, let thicken to desired
preference. Pour over noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese as desired.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest  by tbankerd@leading.net on Sep 06, 1998

A Message from our Provider:

“Love – a gift from God”