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In Philippians 3, Paul explained how his “righteous merit” exceeded any on the planet. If anyone could have earned heaven it would have been him. Yet Paul knew we can never earn God’s favor. The only hope we have is the righteousness of Jesus Christ given to us as a gift when we embrace Him by faith. Though the specifics are different, the boasts are the same: I was born in America. I grew up in a devout Christian family. I was baptized. I read my Bible and pray every morning. I faithfully attend church. I serve in the church. I participate in the Lord’s Supper each month. I am blameless in my obedience to the Scriptures. All of these are excellent, but when we use them to earn God’s saving favor, they are but “rubbish.”

Randy Smith

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Black Bean Soup (Cook’s Choice)

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Ew, Text, Import	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Pieces bacon,; chopped
1		Yellow onion,; chopped
2		Garlic cloves,; minced
2		Celery stalks,; diced
2		Carrots,; diced
12	oz	Uncooked black beans
3	qt	Water
1	tb	Cumin
2	ts	Oregano
2		Bay leaves
1	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Black pepper
2	tb	Sherry wine
3	tb	Cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

Show bacon sauteing in large stock pot. Add onion, garlic, celery and
carrots.
Add water, beans, cumin, oregano and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Let
simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Stir in salt, pepper, sherry and cilantro.
Remove from heat. Process with blender for 10 to 15 seconds.
Recipe By     :COOK'S CHOICE SHOW #CH1213
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #250
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 12:45:34 -0400
From: Meg Antczak <meginny@frontiernet.net>

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