The awareness of sin, a deep awareness of disobedience, and painful confession of sin used to be our shadow. Christians hated sin. They feared it, they fled from it, they grieved over it. Some of our [forefathers] agonized over their sins. A man who lost his temper might wonder if he could still go to holy communion. A woman who for years envied her more attractive and intelligent sister might wonder if this sin threatened her very salvation... That shadow has dimmed. Nowadays the accusation, 'You have sinned,' is often said with a grin and with a tone that signals an inside joke. At one time this accusation still had the power to jolt people.

Cornelius Plantinga

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains, Dairy		Appetizers, Vegetables	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	ts	Olive oil
1/4	c	Green pepper; finely chopped
2	tb	Onion; finely chopped
1	cl	Garlic; minced
1/2	ts	Jalapeno pepper
4	oz	Beans; (canned pink), mashed
1/4	c	Sour cream
5		Black olives; chopped
1/2	ts	Cilantro; frsh-chopped
1/2	ts	Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

In small skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add green pepper, onion,
garlic and jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced), and saute until vegies are
softened, 1-2 min. Add beans and cook, stirring frequently, until beans are
thoroughly heated, 2-3 min. Transfer to small mixing bowl; add remaining
ingredients and mix well. Transfer to serving dish; cover with plastic wrap
and refrigerate until flavors are blended and mixture is well chilled, at
least 30 min. 97 calories/serving
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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