In a word, [Paul] is calling for some spiritual sweat (1 Timothy 4:7)! Just as the athletes discarded everything and competed gumnos – free from everything that could possibly burden them – so we must get rid of every encumbrance, every association, habit, and tendency which impedes godliness. If we are to excel, we must strip ourselves to a lean, spiritual nakedness. The writer of Hebrews explains it like this: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). Men, we will never get anywhere spiritually without a conscious divestment of the things that are holding us back. What things are weighing you down? The call to discipline demands that you throw it off. Are you man enough?

Kent Hughes

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains	Maya	Chili, Alcohol, Chilibeef, Mayan	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/4	c	Oil
2		Clove garlic, minced
3	tb	Chili powder
1	ts	Cayenne pepper
2	ts	Salt
2	cn	Red kidney beans, drained 1 green pepper, chopped
1/2	c	Coffee Liqueur
2	md	Onions, chopped
2	lb	Ground chuck
1	tb	Cumin
1	ts	Marjoram, dried
3	cn	Tomatoes, (1 lb cans)
1/4	c	Parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a 4 quart pan. Add onions and garlic. Saute until transparent.
Add meat, cook until browned. Drain well in a colander. Return meat to pan
and add chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and marjoram. Stir over medium heat
for 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and
simmer covered for 45 minutes. To serve top with cheese, onion, sour cream.
From: Earl Shelsby                    Date: Mon, 10-3
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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