One of the things that can help very different spouses the most (in conflict resolution) is growth in God's Word. The more we have God's Word in common as husbands and wives, the more we will agree. The more each mind is renewed (changed) by the Scripture, the more similarly a couple will think (Romans 12:2). One of the worst things a couple can do is work to change one another into each other's likeness. They are to be changed, rather, into Christ's likeness. The more a couple works at love and becoming one, the more differences will be accepted and blended to enhance the marriage.

Stuart Scott

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Vegetables	Dutch	Hamburger, Main dish, Meats, Soups, Vegetables	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Lean Ground Beef
1/2	c	Onion; Chopped, 1 Md
1		Clove Garlic; Minced
4	oz	Mushroom Stems & Pieces;1 Cn
16	oz	Stewed Tomatoes; 1 Cn
1		Celery Stalk; Sliced
1		Carrot; Lg, Sliced
1	c	Lentils; Uncooked
3	c	Water
1/4	c	Red Wine; Optional
1		Bay Leaf
2	tb	Parsley; Snipped
1	ts	Salt
1	ts	Beef Bouillon; Instant
1/4	ts	Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook and stir the meat, onion and the garlic in a Dutch oven until the
meat is brown.  Drain off the excess fat.  Stir in the undrained
mushrooms, and the remaining ingredients.  Heat to boiling then reduce the
heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are
tender, about 40 minutes.  Remove the bay leaf and serve.

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