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

Temptation arises and the conscience warns of impending danger – Rationalization: “Because I already hate sin as a general rule, I can be near temptation without desiring it or becoming vulnerable” Temptation intensifies – Rationalization: “I’ve been doing well spiritually, what possible damage could result from merely ‘noticing’ trouble?” Sinful desires begin to consume the thought life – Rationalization: “My life is very difficult, so how am I supposed to be strong all the time? Can I be expected to hold off every powerful enticement when I’m under such pressure?” The conscience screams reminders about truth, family, friends, and consequences – Rationalization: “Since I’m alone, none of those I love will be affected; and besides, this is a small sin compared to what I’ve seen others do.” Sin prevails with the attendant guilt – Rationalization: “I’m not as bad as others; I know God will forgive me; I’ll just leave this between me and Him; I don’t need anyone’s help because they’ll just be judgmental.” Sin continues as a pattern, truth becomes dull, and sensations of guilt fade – Rationalization: “People can be so legalistic; they think they’re the only ones that do anything right; God is much more loving and He wants me to be happy.”

Jerry Wragg

Authentic, biblical Christianity has always been an exclusive religion. This became apparent during the Roman Empire. When the Emperor Alexander Severus heard about Christianity, he placed an image of Christ beside the other gods in his private chapel, just to be safe. The Romans were happy to welcome Jesus into their pantheon. What the Romans couldn’t understand was why Christians refused to reciprocate. If the emperor was willing to worship Christ, why weren’t Christians willing to worship the emperor? Yet the early Christians insisted that in order to worship Christ at all, they had to worship Christ alone. They were even willing to stand up for this conviction by playing “Christians and lions” at the Colosseum.

Philip Graham Ryken

We Love God!

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

Pomodori Secchi Imbottoti ("sun-dried Tomato

January 30, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Italian	Appetizers, Italian, Snacks, Vegetarian	15	Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

30		Sun-dried tomatoes
1	T	Olive oil
3	t	Garlic, finely minced
1/8	t	Red pepper flakes
1/4	t	Oregano
		Salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that the tomatoes are not overly salty. Refresh them in warm
water to cover for about 10 minutes. Soak them just long enough to
soften them, but be careful that they do not become soggy.  Drain &
pat dry. Warm the olive oil in a small saute pan over very low heat.
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes & oregano & warm for 5 to 8  minutes.
Be careful not to let the garlic burn.  Season with salt &  pepper to
taste. Make the "sandwiches" by laying one tomato face  down, drizzling
a bit of the herb-infused olive oil on it & covering  with a second
sun-dried tomato. Serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 10 Calories From Fat: 8 Total Fat: <1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1.4mg Potassium: 20.9mg Carbohydrates: <1g Fiber: <1g Sugar: <1g Protein: <1g