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Jesus indicates that the way to think about self-denial is to deny yourself only a lesser good for a greater good… In other words, Jesus wants us to think about sacrifice in a way that rules our all self-pity. This is, in fact, just what the texts on self-denial teach (Mk. 8:34-35)… Saint Augustine captured the paradox in these words, “If you love your soul, there is a danger of its being destroyed. Therefore you may not love it, since you do not want it to be destroyed. But in not wanting it to be destroyed you love it.”
Quit being satisfied with little 2-percent yields of pleasure that get eaten up by the moths of inflation and the rust of death. Invest in the blue-chip, high-yield, divinely insured securities of heaven. Giving your life to material comforts and thrills is like throwing money down a rat hole. But a life invested in the labor of love yields dividends of joy unsurpassed and unending
Soak rice and raisins in water to cover 1/2 hour. Bring 2 cups water to
boil in large saucepan. Drain rice and raisins and add to boiling water
with cinnamon sticks and 1/4 cup sugar. Cook over low heat until rice is
tender. Boil gingerroot in 1/2 cup water 5 minutes, strain and blend liquid
with remaining 3/4 cup sugar, coconut cream, milk and vanilla. Add this
mixture with butter to rice. Cover and cook over low heat until milk is
absorbed, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon into serving dish or
individual custard cups, sprinkle with cinnamon and chill.
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