God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
It is significant that we are described as being slightly lower than the angels rather than being slightly higher than the beasts. Our place and privilege is to be a mediating figure, but to be one who looks up rather than down. When we sever the tie that binds us to God and try to cast off God's rule, we do not rise up to take God's place, as we desire to do, but rather sink to a more bestial level. In fact, we come to think of ourselves as beasts ('the naked ape') or, even worse, as machines.
Limiting discipline to behavioral modification by a system of rewards and punishments may be effective in the short term, but may well lead to rebellion in the end. Children are not laboratory rats that can be conditioned by stimuli to behave in a certain way - they are precious and unique creatures of God, who has vested them with personal worth and dignity. If we respect and embrace this larger relational context, we stand a much better chance of reaping a relationship with our child that continues far beyond the childhood and growing-up years.
Preheat oven to 375'. Beat cream cheese, margarine, sugar and vanilla in
large mixing bowl at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.
Add flour and baking powder; mix well. Spread mixture into 13X9- inch
baking pan. Bake 15 minutes. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over
crust; let stand about 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Spread
chocolate over crust Sprinkle with remaining ingredients. Cool. Cut into
bars. 2 dozen
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes
Recipe by: diane@keyway.net
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 220 by "Diane Geary"
<diane@keyway.net> on Nov 8, 1997
A Message from our Provider:
“A thankful heart is one of the primary identifying characteristics of a believer. It stands in stark contrast to pride, selfishness, and worry. And it helps fortify the believer’s trust in the Lord and reliance of His provision, even in the toughest times. No matter how choppy the seas become, a believer’s heart is buoyed by constant praise and gratefulness to the Lord. #John MacArthur”
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