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Divine election is certainly one of the more profound and controversial doctrines in Holy Scripture. To some it is an idea conceived in hell, a tool of Satan wielded by him to thwart the evangelistic zeal of the church and thus responsible for populating hell with men and women who otherwise would have been reached with the gospel message. To others divine election is the heart and soul of Scripture, the most comforting and reassuring of biblical truths apart from which grace loses its power and God His glory. To the former, then, election is a primary reason why people are in hell. To the latter, it is the only reason why people are in heaven!

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We Love God!

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

Orange-poppy Seed Cheesecake

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs, Grains		Cakes, Desserts, Holiday	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Grahm cracker crumbs
3	T	Sugar
1/2	t	Ginger, ground
6	T	Butter, or marg. melted
3		Cream cheese, softened 8oz
4		Eggs
1 1/4	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Sour cream
2	T	Poppy seeds
1	oz	Orange extract, 1 bottle
1	T	Vanilla extract
1/4	t	Ginger, ground

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and ginger in a small bowl. With
a fork, stir in butter until crumble. Press crumb mixture onto bottom
and 1 inch up sides of lightly greased 9 inch springform pan.  With an
electric mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add eggs,  beating
after each addition.  Beat in sugar. Add remaining  ingredients and
beat until smooth.  Pour cheese mixture into crust.  Bake in 325 degree
oven for 1 hr.  and 15 minutes., or until lightly browned on top and
almost set. Cool  1 to 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate overnight.  To
serve, remove pan sides from cheesecake.  Garnish with whipped  cream
and orange slices.  Cut into wedges.  SOURCE: Pamphlet -
McCormick/Schilling makes it Tasteful Typed for  you by Nancy Coleman
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 219 Calories From Fat: 54 Total Fat: 6.1g Cholesterol: 100.5mg Sodium: 48.1mg Potassium: 74.5mg Carbohydrates: 37.4g Fiber: <1g Sugar: 36.8g Protein: 3.8g