The best Christian has not always a joyous day. Our sins make sorrows needful – our lack of watchfulness may bring disquietude and doubt, and, instead of “rejoicing in the Lord,” our hearts may be filled with despondency and gloom. Christian! if you have not this joy “abiding” in you now, you have cause for alarm; for, be assured, it is suspended, not from any lack of love on the part of your Savior, nor from any forgetfulness of you by the Holy Spirit, but, because you yourself have become less watchful, in guarding the citadel of the heart.

John MacDuff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs		Breads	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Packed dried apricots
1/3	c	Water
2	c	Whole wheat pastry flour
1	tb	Baking powder
1/4	ts	Baking soda
1/2	c	Maple syrup (OR
1	c	Brown sugar)
2	tb	Butter
1		Egg
1/3	c	Orange liqueur
3/4	c	Chopped pecans

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak apricots for 20 minutes in water.  Mix together flour, baking powder,
and baking soda.  In another bowl, beat maple syrup, butter and egg. Drain
water from apricots into orange liqueur. Stir flour into butter mixture a
little at a time, alternating with liqueur mixture. Stir in apricots and
nuts.  Pour batter into lightly oiled 9" x 5" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees
45-60 minutes. Bread will be golden brown and tooth pick will come out
clean when finished. Cool before cutting.

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