[Miraculous gifts] were not for the possession of the primitive Christian as such; nor for that matter of the Apostolic Church or the Apostolic age for themselves; they were distinctively the authentication of the Apostles. They were part of the credentials of the apostles as the authoritative agents of God in founding the church. Their function thus confirmed them to distinctively the Apostolic Church, and they necessarily passed away with it.

B.B. Warfield

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Dairy		Vegetables	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Onions, chopped
1/3	c	Butter
2	c	Rice, cooked
1/2	c	Cheddar cheese, grated
1	c	Mushroom soup
2	lb	Broccoli, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

From: "Wendy Lockman" <wlockman@ra1.randomc.com>
Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 12:27:25 +0000
Saute onions in butter and add the remaining ingredients.  Pour into a two
quart greased casserole dish.  Bake uncovered for 40 - 45 minutes at 350
degrees.
Posted to Master Cook Recipes List, Digest #90

A Message from our Provider:

“Even when life may be difficult, we should thank God for all He does for us—which we do not deserve. #Billy Graham”

Those in the world do not respond well to pain. They fear it, despise it and run from it. They struggle with why God would allow suffering. They see no purpose in it. They make themselves out to be a victim and with bitter hearts blame the world for their misfortunes. They fret, overreact, whine, and complain. They throw massive pity-parties. They lose peace and joy and move further away from God. On the other hand, Christians know from the Bible and experience that God sovereignly permits suffering to enter our lives. We trust His goodness and wisdom and remain under the trial until it accomplishes God’s designed work in our lives. Since His primary goal is to make us holy, God gets our attention through the trial and then is continually refining our character. We don’t minimize the pain and sorrow, but know deep inside through faith that good will come out of it. We can therefore give thanks for all things and maintain our joy and peace despite apparently unfavorable circumstances. Do you see the diametrically opposed contrast to the world?

Randy Smith