Just because you come to Christ does not mean you will not experience suffering. Christians and non-Christians suffer with similar trials. The difference is not in the nature of the trial, but rather the way in which we respond to the trials. You see, the world needs things in their life to go well to stay happy. Therefore they are continually up and down based upon their circumstances. Christians however know that God is sovereign over the trials they experience. They know the trials are specifically customized to their lives sent from the wise and loving hands of God. They are not sent to rob us of our joy. They are sent to refine us and make us more like Christ. Therefore it is our responsibility to by God’s grace remain under the trials until they perform in us the work designated by God. Knowing and believing this, we can have deep joy even in the worst of times because we know God’s refining process is the best thing we can ask for for spiritual transformation, Christlikeness.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Grains			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Butter
1 1/4	c	Brown sugar
2		Eggs
1/3	c	Molasses
1 3/4	c	Flour
1	ts	Baking soda
1	ts	Salt
1	ts	Cinnamon
2	c	Oatmeal
1/2	c	Chopped walnuts
1	c	Raisins, dried cherries or cranberries
1	c	Chocolate chunks or pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine butter, sugar, eggs and molasses in bowl.  Stir together flour,
soda, salt, and cinnamon then add to first mixture.  Mix well.  Stir in
oatmeal, walnuts, dried fruit, and chocolate pieces.  Spoon into greased
9x13 inch pan and bake in a 400F oven for 12 -15 minutes.  Makes 2 - 3
dozen.
Posted to EAT-L Digest  7 November 96
Date:    Fri, 8 Nov 1996 16:40:51 -0800
From:    Dot & Tim McChesney <jrjet@WHIDBEY.NET>

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