We are all starved for the glory of God, not self. No one goes to the Grand Canyon to increase self-esteem. Why do we go? Because there is greater healing for the soul in beholding splendor than there is in beholding self. Indeed, what could be more ludicrous in a vast and glorious universe like this than a human being, on the speck called earth, standing in front of a mirror trying to find significance in his own self-image? It is a great sadness that this is the gospel of the modern world. The Christian Gospel is about 'the glory of Christ,' not about me. And when it is—in some measure—about me, it is not about my being made much of by God, but about God mercifully enabling me to enjoy making much of Him forever.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	Italian	Appetizers, Italian	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	lb	Mozzarella Cheese; cut into 8 pieces
1		7 Oz Jar Whole Roasted Red Peppers
2	oz	Pepperoni Sausage
3 3/4	oz	Marinated Mushrooms, Drained; save marinade
1		6 Oz Jar Marinated Artichokes; save marinade
2		Tbls Sweet Butter; softened
1		Loaf Italian Bread Cut Into 10" Slices
		Diagonally And Toasted
2		Tbls Minced Basil
1/4	c	Parmesan Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

In shallow dish let 4 10" skewers soak in covered water for 1 hour.  Wrap
each piece of mozzarella in red pepper enclosing completely.  Thread on
skewer with pepperoni, mushrooms, and artichokes.  Drizzle the kebobs with
marinade from mushrooms and artichokes and broil them for about 2-3 minutes
until cheese melts.  Butter toasted bread and top with kebob. Sprinkle with
basil, parmesan and pan drippings.

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