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

Though God owes us no explanation, one or all of the following possible objectives may help us understand “why” God decrees such fear-producing events (in nature) – (see Psalm 135:6-7; Lamentations 3:38): 1. God is recognized as powerful and not to be trifled with. God often asserted that cataclysmic events were done to display His power to men (Exodus 9:14-16; 14:31). 2. Society is warned of the greatest calamity, eternal judgment. A physical disaster is nothing compared with eternal damnation. A hurricane is an announcement: “If you don’t repent, worse than this is coming” (Luke 13:1-5). 3. Some people are deservedly punished for their rebellion. The Bible states that “the wrath of God is revealed [lit. is being revealed] from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men” (Romans 1:18). That means now. Hurricanes are just one of the ways that might happen (Psalm 7:11-13). 4. Some true believers are tested or disciplined and made stronger in their faith. The same storm that judges a non-believing man may be the crucible of testing and/or chastisement for a true Christian, and will toughen and purify him for the future (James 1:2-3; Hebrews 12:5-11). 5. Believers may be taken to heaven; and some enemies of God may be removed from the earth. This is a reality that is hard to accept, but nonetheless true. The Bible says that our days are ordained by God even before one of them is lived (Psalm 139:16). He also promises that many rebellious people will face a calamitous end (Psalm 73:18-19). 6. The godly are given an opportunity to love sacrificially. Because of the nature of the true believer, you will always find Christians among those on the scene helping to relieve the distress (1 John 3:17; Galatians 6:10). Their love may point many to Christ.

Jim Elliff

The Body of Christ needs its women! It needs singles, newlyweds, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, “spinsters” – every last one of them. And it needs them to embrace the role God has given them without looking back. We have so much to do, and we have so little time to accomplish it all. God has given us a great gift in calling us to the home. Our role is not inferior because it is “unpaid.” Our role is not of lesser importance because it isn’t out in the public sphere. When God created mankind “male and female,” He showed us that it takes both “halves” to make up the whole of humanity. That our roles differ is a cause for rejoicing and glory – not a cause for shame or depression. When both roles complement each other beautifully, we demonstrate to the world a picture of God’s divine image that is breathtaking to behold. We demonstrate the union of Christ and His Bride, the Church. Rejecting our roles or revising them to suit our individual tastes and plans is blasphemy. I didn’t say it; St. Paul did.

Jennie Chancey

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

Almond Torte with Orange-Cinnamon Syrup

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs	Jewish		8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4	c	Blanched; slivered almonds, (about 7 oz), toasted and cooled
1/4	c	All purpose flour
1 3/4	c	Powdered sugar
7	lg	Eggs; separated
2	tb	Grated orange peel
1/4	ts	Salt
2	c	Orange juice; freshly squeezed
1/2	c	Sugar
1		Cinnamon stick; broken in half

INSTRUCTIONS

ORANGE CINNAMON SYRUP
From: Bon Appetit, May 1998
Preheat oven to 350F. Butter and flour 9" springform pan with 2 3/4"-high
sides. Finely grind almonds and flour in processor.
Beat 3/4 c powdered sugar and yolks in large bowl of electric mixer until
thick and pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Mix in grated orange peel, then
almond-flour mixture.
Beat egg whites (with clean dry beaters) and salt until beginning to form
soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 1 c powdered sugar and beat until stiff
but not dry. Fold whites into yolk mixture in 2 additions. Transfer batter
to prepared pan. Bake cake until top is golden brown and tester inserted
into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.
(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
Using small knife, cut around pan sides to loosen. Release pan sides. Serve
with Orange-Cinnamon Syrup.
Syrup: Stir all ingredients in large saucepan over medium-low heat, until
sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil until syrup is reduced to 1 1/3
cups, about 12 minutes. Cool syrup. Discard cinnamon. (Can be made 2 days
ahead. Cover and refrigerate)
Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest by jchavelh@notes.cc.bellcore.com on Apr 28,
1998

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