Disappointment is essential for spiritual growth. Sadly too many Christians have horrible theology and allow the disappointment to consume them. Instead of growing, they backslide. In the Bible we read that Joseph held to God’s promises despite horrible circumstances. And though Joseph did not specifically know the good that God was doing, he simply trusted God in faith that God was doing something good. Belief can never be predicated on understanding. If so, there would be no need for faith. Little did he know that God was in the process of making this young boy a man. God’s purposes for Joseph would stand despite the long delay. Yet there was a purpose in that delay for God to polish the instrument of God through affliction.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs, Grains		Breads, Muffins	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Sifted flour
2	ts	Baking powder
1/2	ts	Salt
1/4	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Milk
1/2	c	Drippings or other shortening
2		Eggs
3/4	c	Applesauce; unsweetened
1/2	c	Chopped nuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together. Add melted drippings
and mix. Add beaten eggs, applesauce and nuts. Stir only until flour is
moistened. Fill greased 2 1/2 inch tins 2/3 full. Bake in moderate oven 375
degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. >From Favorite recipes of Colfax Country Club
Women, 1946 by Mrs. J.W. Ausherman, Miami Typed by Ethel Snyder
<essie49@juno.com> Date August 12, 1997
Recipe by: Southwestern Cookery cookbook Posted to Bakery-Shoppe Digest V1
#194 by essie49@juno.com (Ethel R Snyder) on Aug 17, 1997

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