If we are focused on rule keeping, if we are focused on earning God's acceptance through our efforts, if we are focused on trying to meet the convictions and standards of others, God becomes a gloomy killjoy and the vibrant relationship we desire with Him becomes dull, distant and difficult to bear. As we spin the plates of legalism, our Christian walk increasingly becomes a burden with the continual addition of another plate. And to keep the plates spinning, we'll focus more on the plates, our legalistic rulebook, than our intimate and exciting and joyful walk with the living God.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
			42	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Butter (no substitutes); softened
1/2	c	Packed brown sugar
2 1/4	c	All-purpose flour

INSTRUCTIONS

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Gradually stir in the flour. Turn
onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooht, about 3 minutes. Pat
into a 1/3-inch thick rectangle measuring 11x8x2-inches. Cut into 2x1-inch
strips. Place 1 inch apart on ungrased baking sheets. Prick with a fork.
Bake at 300° for 25 minutes or until bottom begins to brown. Cool for 5
minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe by: Quick Cooking - Premier Issue
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1019 by Carol Taillon
<taillon@access.mountain.net> on Jan 17, 1998

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