Summary of Principles for Christian Stewardship: 1. Giving is to be in proportion to wealth - 1 Cor. 16:2; 2 Cor. 8:3, 11, 12; 9:8-11 (precisely what percentage that might be is never stated by Paul). 2. Giving is to be regarded as a privilege; indeed, it is an act of worship and praise - 2 Cor. 8:4; Phil. 4:15-18. 3. Giving is to be voluntary, not forced - 2 Cor. 8:3,11-12; 9:5,7. 4. Giving is to be preceded by the dedication of oneself to the Lord's work in whatever capacity possible - 2 Cor. 8:5. 5. Giving is to be characterized by a spirit of reciprocity - 2 Cor. 8:13-15. 6. The administration of Christian giving should take into consideration the principles [of integrity] that governed Paul's approach to the collection [he assembled] - 2 Cor. 8:16-24. 7. Giving is to be characterized by forethought and prayer - 2 Cor. 9:7. 8. Giving must never be characterized by sorrow over money lost or by covetousness - 2 Cor. 9:5, 7. 9. Giving should always be cheerful and joyous - 2 Cor. 9:7. 10. Giving should not be undertaken with a view to personal enrichment; rather, one should give with the expectation that God will supply the giver with abundance for additional giving - 2 Cor. 9:8-11. 11. All giving is to be understood as finding its source, power, and pattern in the grace of God in Christ - 2 Cor. 8:1,9; 9:14-15.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy, Meats, Grains	Italian	Soup, 4star	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	tb	Finely chopped onion; sauted a bit
1		Egg; beaten
1/2	c	Soft bread crumbs; (2/3 slice)
2	tb	Grated parmesan cheese
1	tb	Parsley; chopped
1/4	ts	Garlic powder
		Pepper; to taste
1/2	lb	Lean ground beef
15	oz	Canned tomatoes with basil; 'pasta ready'
1/2	c	Beef broth
8	oz	Canned garbanzo beans; rinsed and drained
2	c	Water
1	ts	Italian seasonings; rubbed
1/2	c	Uncooked bow tie pasta
2	c	Spinach leaves; torn
1	c	Sliced mushrooms

INSTRUCTIONS

MEATBALL
SOUP
Make 24 - 36 meatballs.  Brown about 8 minutes.  Drain. In a large stock
pan, stir together undrained tomatoes, broth, beans, water, and all
seasonings. Bring just to a boil. Add bows. Reduce heat to gently but
continally cook the pasta (8 minutes). Add spinach, mushrooms and
meatballs. Serve now: simmer to heat through (20 minutes). Serve later:
Turn heat off.  Cover and let stand no more than 30 minutes. Reheat gently
(10 minutes on low) and serve.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #164
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 11:39:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: PatH <phannema@wizard.ucr.edu>
Suggested Wine: marlot Serving Ideas
: italian bread
NOTES : This soup has a lot of eye-appeal.  Beefy tomato soup with
garbanzos, pasta, mushrooms, meatballs and spinach. Mar 1996, used
leftover meatloaf instead of meatballs.  See 'Herbed Meat Loaf
with Sun-Dried...' Reheated well in micro. Approx 8-oz bowls: 300
cal (26% from fat)

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