God did not rescue Paul in Asia (2 Cor. 1:8-11) or spare Epaphroditus from death (Phil. 1:27) in order to encourage others to seek a miraculous deliverance from affliction. Rather, these acts of deliverance were intended to encourage Paul and the rest of God's people to endure suffering in their own lives as a profound testimony of God's sufficiency (2 Cor. 1:6; 4:7-12; Phil. 4:6). This side of Christ's return, God does not reveal His power and love in our lives primarily by performing miracles but by enabling us to persevere in the midst of adversity because of our trust in Him. God rescued Paul in the past to teach him to trust God for his future, in order that he might endure in the present.

Scott Hafemann

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Poultry	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Black ducks, large
3	tb	Butter
1 1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Thyme
3		Onions, white, chopped
1		Duck hearts, chopped
12	oz	Wine, white, warmed

INSTRUCTIONS

Directions: Pintail ducks may be used in place of Black ducks. Cut ducks
into serving pieces. Roll in flour and brown in butter and oil, turning
often. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add thyme, basil, onion, parsley,
giblets and wine. Cover and cook in 350-F oven for 1 hour. Add cream and
cook for 20 more minutes or until duck pieces are tender. Serve in a warm
platter with the gravy from the pan. Suggestions: Hot bread, red wine,
buttered baby carrots &  braised celery
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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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.

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