Coming to Christ means I die to self. It’s allowing Christ to reign as Lord in my heart and desiring to see Him live His will through me. It’s death to the relentless but never-satisfying quest for affirmation. It’s freedom from the vain need to promote self. It’s separation from fight to find personal worth and identity. Fighting less for my rights. Decreasing so He increases in me. It’s finding approval in Him and realizing the true fulfillment in living for His glory. Death to self so life might live within us. When the pride goes so does the selfish agendas and the traits like the bitterness, the jealousy, the unforgiving spirits, the critical attitudes. Christ reigns resulting in joy and peace. Eyes are opened to new horizons. Curse is reversed. Life is restored.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Mexican	Mexican, Breads, Muffins & r	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Oranges,Peel,Sections
2		Bananas,Sliced
1	cn	Beets,Sliced,Drained — 8 oz
1/2		Jicama,Peel,Sliced*
1	cn	Pineapple Chunks,in juice —
8		Oz
2	tb	Lemon Juice
2	tb	Sugar
1/2	ts	Salt
3	c	Lettuce,Shredded
1		Lime,Wedged
1/4	c	Peanuts — Chopped
1/3	c	Pomegranate Seeds**
1	tb	Anise Seed
1	tb	Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

*Substitute 8 ounces waterchestnuts for jicama if desired. Drain and slice.
**Use sliced radishes if pomegranate seeds not available. 1-Drain and
reserve liquid from beets and pineapple. 2-Peel oranges and separate into
sections. Place in bowl along with bananas, beets, pineapple and jicama.
3-Mix reserved juices, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt; pour over
fruit. Let stand 10 minutes; drain. 4-Arrange fruit on shredded lettuce.
Garnish with lime wedges, peanuts and pomegranate seeds. Mix anise seed and
1 tablespoon sugar; sprinkle over salad. Yield: about 8 servings. Jo Anne
Merrill, from Betty Crocker Southwest recipes.
Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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”