What are [most] rationalizations based on? One lie. The most pernicious, heinous, Satanic lie of all. They are based on the lie that God really isn’t good after all; that God is neither able nor willing to do for our souls or bodies what they so desperately need done; that therefore God can’t be trusted with our fears and doubts and hopes and hurts. Since God doesn’t care and can’t be trusted, we’ll find satisfaction somewhere else. And so often, we do.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Raw artichokes; pared down to the hearts
1	tb	Lemon juice
1/4	lb	Parmigiano Reggiano; thinly sliced
3	tb	Olio Carli Extra Virgin Olive Oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut artichoke hearts into very thin lengthwise slices. Sprinkle the
artichoke slices with the lemon juice. Combine with the other ingredients
and toss.
Serves 4 to 6 people.
Posted to recipelu-digest by molony <molony@scsn.net> on Feb 23, 1998

A Message from our Provider:

“Jesus: there is no substitute”

We are so utterly ordinary, so commonplace, while we profess to know a Power the Twentieth Century does not reckon with. But we are "harmless," and therefore unharmed. We are spiritual pacifists, non-militants, conscientious objectors in this battle-to-the-death with principalities and powers in high places. Meekness must be had for contact with men, but brass, outspoken boldness is required to take part in the comradeship of the Cross. We are "sideliners" – coaching and criticizing the real wrestlers while content to sit by and leave the enemies of God unchallenged. The world cannot hate us; we are too much like its own. Oh that God would make us dangerous!

Jim Elliot