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

The awareness of sin, a deep awareness of disobedience, and painful confession of sin used to be our shadow. Christians hated sin. They feared it, they fled from it, they grieved over it. Some of our [forefathers] agonized over their sins. A man who lost his temper might wonder if he could still go to holy communion. A woman who for years envied her more attractive and intelligent sister might wonder if this sin threatened her very salvation... That shadow has dimmed. Nowadays the accusation, 'You have sinned,' is often said with a grin and with a tone that signals an inside joke. At one time this accusation still had the power to jolt people.

Cornelius Plantinga

Pastors are sinners. They have weaknesses and faults just like church members. This is not to say that they are not to live as an example to the flock (1 Peter 5:3) and are not to have met certain moral qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). But we must be realistic about their sinful nature. They will continually do battle with the old nature which is still part of their lives, and will do so as long as they live. Total victory over sin will not be won in this life. Sanctification will take place; victories will occur; bad habits and sins will be overcome – but there will be many battles to fight until the day of glory… Remember that your pastor and his family constantly live in a fishbowl for all the church to see – and sometimes the sight is not going to be particularly attractive. They are humans also!

Curtis Thomas

We Love God!

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

Fast Deep-dish Pizza

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		November 19	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Plum tomatoes, drained
		28-ounce
2		Garlic cloves, pressed
2	T	Chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2	t	Dried oregano, crumbled
1	t	Dried basil, crumbled
3	t	Olive oil
		Cornmeal
1	lb	Frozen bread dough, thawed
		1 loaf
1	lb	Shredded mozzarella, about
		4 cups
7	oz	Thinly sliced pepperoni
1/2	c	Grated Parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425F. Coarsely chop tomatoes. Place in strainer and
drain well. Combine tomatoes with garlic, parsley, oregano and basil
in bowl. Brush 12-inch-diameter deep-dish pizza pan with 1 teaspoon
oil. Sprinkle pan with cornmeal. Roll bread dough out to 13-inch  round
on lightly floured surface. Transfer dough to pan, extending 1  inch up
pan sides. Spread dough with 1 cup tomato mixture. Sprinkle  half of
mozzarella over. Top with half of pepperoni and remaining  tomato
mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Distribute  remaining
pepperoni atop mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Drizzle  with
remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Bake until cheese bubbles and  begins
to brown and crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes.  Serves 8.  Bon
Appetit November 1991  Converted by MC_Buster.  Converted by MM_Buster
v2.0l.

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