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We must not observe any religious holiday. We should attach no spiritual, religious significance to any day. Yet, we do not need to act like super-pious religious idiots over a day that has absolutely no religious significance. I would never teach a child that such a thing as Santa Claus exist, or that Christ was born on Christmas day. But, as Paul said concerning idols, Santa Claus is nothing and Christmas is nothing. Did you know that every DAY of the week, every PLANET in the universe, and many of the CARS we drive are named after pagan gods? Yet, we still call Sunday Sunday, Mars Mars, and a Saturn a Saturn. No one would ever dream of calling us pagans for doing so. We worship our God on Sunday, and would laugh at anyone who suggested that we observe the pagan Roman holiday called “Sun’s Day” in doing so. If your car is a Saturn, use it for the glory of God; and laugh at anyone who thinks that you are worshipping the Roman god of agriculture by driving it. We must not, and I trust do not, worship Christmas trees and lights, or even attach spiritual significance to Christmas day. However, I do suggest that we seize this opportunity afforded us by Divine providence to tell people who Christ is, why he came into this world, what he did, and how they may obtain his salvation. It is no accident that once every year every human being in the world is confronted with the fact that the Son of God assumed human flesh and came into the world to save men. Certainly, no one can think that it is wrong for believers, during this season of the year, to express thanks and praise to God for his unspeakable gift, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is never wrong, but always right to think of him, speak of him, and sing his praise. Rather than not singing Watts’ grand old hymn, Joy To The World, we ought to sing it year round.

Don Fortner

We Love God!

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

Chili H Allen Smith

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats	Mexican	Chili, Beans	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Butter
4	lb	Beef sirloin,coarse grind
6	oz	Tomato paste
4	c	Water
3		Onions
1		Bell pepper(s)
4		Garlic cloves
3	tb	Red chile,hot,ground
1	tb	Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
1/2	ts	Basil
1	tb	Cumin
1		Salt
1		Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oil or butter (or a blend of the two) in a heavy 4-quart pot
over medium heat. Add the meat to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork
and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 2. Stir
in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer,
uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally and add more water if
necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning.~
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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