God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
The fruit of patience in all its aspects – long-suffering, forbearance, endurance, and perseverance – is a fruit that is most intimately associated with our devotion to God. All character traits of godliness grow out of and have their foundation in our devotion to God, but the fruit of patience must grow out of that relationship in a particular way.
So specifically based on what we already know, how do we, how can we nourish and cherish our wives (Eph. 5:28-30)? Here are some practical thoughts: Be sensitive and responsive to her needs. Let your actions and words show her respect. Pay attention when she talks to you. Demand the children honor her. Use gentle and kind words. Plan times alone together. Speak well of her to others. Accept her feelings. Be humble and submit to the authorities in your life. Tell her that she is beautiful. Sacrifice for her. Encourage her especially in her steps toward godliness. Take care of yourself. Be romantic. Tell her you love her. Be available if she has a need. Pray for her regularly. Be a gentleman. Lead the family spiritually. Take the lead on difficult decisions. Ask her opinion before making decisions. Learn what makes her feel special. Be faithful and loyal.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Film the inside of a 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking
pan with nonstick cooking spary. Stir together the flour, baking powder,
salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice in a large mixing bowl. Toss
the raisins with 1 teaspoon of the flour mixture and set aside. In a small
bowl, whisk together the butter shortening mixture when cooled with brown
sugar, eggs, vanilla and applesauce. Pour the liquid ingredients over the
flour mixture, add the raisins and dates, stir to form a batter. Spoon the
batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 24
minutes, or until set. Place on a cooling rack and cool completely. Cut
into 16 squares. For serving, sift a little confectioner's sugar over the
top of the squares, if you wish.
NOTES : The butter and shortening is to be melted together and then cooled
before using.
Recipe by: Unknown
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 301 by "Marie Smith"
<craftee@sprynet.com> on Nov 24, 1997
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