Yes, we have a responsibility to vote! “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, people groan” (Prov. 29:2). Because we do live in a republic where our voice counts (“We the people”), we need to know what is most important according to God’s will and determine the politician that best will uphold it. It’s impossible to say that religion and politics do not mix. Being “salt and light” does not exempt us from the political world. We should influence it. When Christians choose not to vote we open a vacuum to unrighteous legislation that now provides a greater opportunity for evil to thrive and be imposed on the will of the people, including ourselves and future generations. In the Bible, Joseph and Daniel heavily influenced governing leaders and it greatly benefitted God’s people. Likewise, we are called in Galatians 6:10 to “do good to all people.” Why would we want men and women in the office that will introduce and perpetuate unrighteousness in our society? With the blood-bought freedoms we enjoy as a country, thanks to our military heroes, we cannot sit back and refuse to exercise our rights only to further individuals in the office that will not submit to Divine Law or the Constitution.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy	Norwegian	Ethnic, Soups/stews, Norwegian	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

5 1/2	c	Cauliflower florets
2	c	Water
1	ts	Salt
2	tb	Margarine
1/2	c	Diced onion
2	ts	All-purpose flour
1		Pkt instant chicken broth and seasoning mix
1	c	Skim milk
1	ds	White pepper
		Ground nutmeg (Optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a 4-quart saucepan, combine cauliflower, water and salt; bring to a
boil.  Reduce heat and let simmer until cauliflower is tender; let cool
slightly. Transfer 2 cups cauliflower (including cooking liquid) to blender
container and process until smooth.  Repeat procedure, 2 cups at a time,
until all cauliflower and cooking liquid have been processed. Set aside. In
same saucepan heat margarine over medium-high heat until bubbly and hot;
add onion and saute until translucent. Sprinkle with flour and broth mix
and stir quickly to combine; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add
milk and cook, stirring constantly, until flour mixture is completely
dissolved and liquid thickens; stir in pureed cauliflower. Reduce heat and
let simmer, stirring accasionally, until heated through; stir in pepper.
Ladle into 4 soup bowls and, if desired, sprinkle each portion with dash
nutmeg.
Makes 4 servings.
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