Here's a side to the Christmas story that isn't often told: Those soft little hands, fashioned by the Holy Spirit in Mary's womb, were made so that nails might be driven through them. Those baby feet, pink and unable to walk, would one day walk up a dusty hill to be nailed to a cross. That sweet infant's head with sparkling eyes and eager mouth was formed so that someday men might force a crown of thorns onto it. That tender body, warm and soft, wrapped in swaddling clothes, would one day be ripped open by a spear. Jesus was born to die.

John MacArthur

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Fruits		Cheese, Desserts, Dips, Fruits	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Raisins
1	tb	Brandy
2	c	Cream Cheese; Softened
1/2	c	Whipping Cream
1/2	ts	Vanilla Extract
1/4	c	Dark Brown Sugar
1	ts	Cinnamon; Ground
1/2	c	Mini Chocolate Chips
		Cinnamon; Ground

INSTRUCTIONS

GARNISH
Mix the raisins and brandy (making sure all the raisins are coated) and let
soak for 15 minutes.  In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and whipping
cream until well blended and smooth. Add the vanilla, mixing well. Blend in
the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the "slushed" raisins and chocolate
chips, blending well. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon. Serve at
room temperature. Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Graham
Crackers, Honeydew Melon, Strawberries, Peaches, Dried Fruit, Pound Cake
Cubes
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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