Let’s never be intimidated or depressed by our ordinariness and inadequacy and unimpressiveness. Most of us are quite ordinary. All of us can improve our preaching, and we will. But the sacred given is the message of the cross, which the Holy Spirit empowers in men of the cross. Let’s not disempower it. Let’s trust God’s strategy. God Himself entered into His own strategy through an egoless nobody named Jesus Christ, whom this brilliant world crucified. That Christ is sending us out to preach His message by His power. We are fully equipped in every essential with the testimony of God, the message of Christ crucified, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Will you decide to stake your whole ministry there?

Ray Ortlund

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats		Essnce02	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Chopped onions
1	tb	Olive oil
1/3	c	Chopped onions
1	tb	Minced garlic
1	tb	Seeded; chopped jalapeno
1	c	Black beans; soaked overnight
6	c	Chicken stock
1	tb	Lime juice
1	ts	Southwest Spice; see * Note
1	ts	Chili powder
1	ts	Ground cumin
1/2	ts	Salt
		Freshly-ground black pepper
1/4	c	Coarsely-chopped cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

* Note: See the .Southwest Spice - {Emeril.s Southwest Seasoning}.
recipe which is included in this collection.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions, garlic,
jalapeno and drained, rinsed beans; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add
stock, lime juice, Southwest Spice, chili powder, cumin, salt and 3
turns of black pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes. Reduce
heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro and simmer
until beans are tender, about 5 minutes longer. This recipe yields 2
cups.
Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD
NETWORK - (Show # EE-026 broadcast 02-28-1997) Downloaded from their
Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com
Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey -
jpmd44a@prodigy.com
03-12-1997
Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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