When I speak of “means,” I have in view Bible-reading, private prayer, regular attendance on public worship, regular hearing of God’s Word, and regular reception of the Lord’s Supper. I lay it down as a simple matter of fact, that no one who is careless about such things must ever expect to make much progress in sanctification. I can find no record of any eminent saint who ever neglected them. They are appointed channels through which the Holy Spirit conveys fresh supplies of grace to the soul, and strengthens the work which He has begun in the inward man. Let men call this legal doctrine if they please, but I will never shrink from declaring my belief that there are no “spiritual gains without pains”… Our God is a God who works by means, and He will never bless the soul of that man who pretends to be so high and spiritual that he can get on without them.

J.C. Ryle

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Cakes	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2		To 1 ripe banana
1	ts	To 2 ts lemon juice OR a pinch of unbuffered, corn-free vitamin C
		Crystals, to taste, optional
2	sl	Buckwheat Banana Bread (see recipe)

INSTRUCTIONS

Servings: 1
This Banana Shortcake makes a satisfying, whole breakfast - it's not a
dessert shortcake.  Because the Banana Bread is made in advance - and
probably frozen ~ the shortcake is quick and easy to put together. I
(Marjorie Hurt Jones) sometimes serve it for "normal eating" house guests
who devour every last crumb!
Directions:
Mash banana with a fork; whip until light and frothy. If you enjoy a little
tang, add the lemon juice or the pinch of the vit C. Toast the bread
lightly either in a toasster oven or in a dry frypan - homemade quickbreads
don't do well in a traditional pop-up toasster.
To assemble: Lay toasted bread on a plate; top with a dollop of masshed
banana.
Note:  If your Banana Bread is frozen be sure to take it out the evening
before you want it for breakfast. Use a serrated bread knife for slicing.
From "The Yeast Connection Cookbook" by William G Crook, MD & Marjorie Hurt
Jones, RN
Courtesy of Theresa Merkling
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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