The church’s unique, God-given purpose does not lie in political activism. Nowhere in Scripture do we have the directive to spend our energy, our time, or our money in governmental affairs. Our mission lies not in changing the nation through political reform, but in changing hearts through the Word of God. When believers think the growth and influence of Christ can somehow be allied with government policy, they corrupt the mission of the church. Our Christian mandate is to spread the gospel of Christ and to preach against the sins of our time. Only as the hearts of individuals in a culture are changed by Christ will the culture begin to reflect that change.

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Meats			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	pk	(8 oz) cream cheese; softened
2	tb	Prepared horseradish
1/4	c	Cooked; finely crumbled bacon
2	tb	Finely chopped fresh parsley
2	lb	Roasted beef tenderloin; in 24 thin slices
24		Thin asparagus spears;cooked crisp-tender trimmed 3"
24		Long chive stems; blanched and cooled

INSTRUCTIONS

Cost: $ - Preparation Time: 20 minutes Difficulty Level: 3 - Servings: 6-8
Note: Reprinted from "Pure Prarie:Farm Fresh and Wildly Delicious Foods
From the Prarie" by Judith Fertig. "Pure Prarie" is available from Two Lane
Press at 800-270-8041
1. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, horseradish, bacon, and
parsley. Set aside.
2. Lay the slices of beef tenderloin out on a waxed paper surface.
3. Spread each slice with a little of the cream cheese mixture.
4. Place an asparagus spear in the middle of each slice.
5. Roll each slice up and tie together with a chive stem.
6. Chill, covered, until time to serve.
Posted to The Gourmet Connection Recipe Page Newsletter  by Gourmet
Connection <newsletter@gourmetconnection.com> on Dec 28, 1997

A Message from our Provider:

“Does it hurt when people don’t trust you? Imagine how God feels”

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