God acts first to strengthen sufferers internally. If you “suffer in a Godward direction,” He gives you hope. It is in the context of suffering that God strengthens hearts in many ways: 1. The love of God pours out directly into the hearts of afflicted persons who rely on Him in hope (Rom. 5:3-5). 2. God becomes directly known – “seen” – in ways previously unimaginable (Job 42:5). 3. Our foolishness is revealed, so that we might receive growing wisdom directly from God (James 1:2-5). 4. We are remade into the image of Jesus, and established in the love of God (Rom. 8:29, in the context of 8:18-39). 5. We learn to trust and obey Jesus, who walked the path of unjust suffering ahead of us and now walks it with us (Heb. 4:14-5:9; 12:1-11). 6. Our self-centered cravings are revealed and our faith is purified and simplified (1 Peter 1:3-15).

David Powlison

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		D, E, S, S, E	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

8	oz	Cream cheese; softened
3/4	c	Confectioners' sugar
1/2	c	Sour cream
1/2	ts	Vanilla extract
1/2	c	Heavy cream; whipped
1	c	Graham cracker crumbs
1/4	c	Butter; melted
1/4	c	Granulated sugar
2	pt	Fresh blueberries; rinsed and patted
		; dry

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium-sized bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, combine
the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until
smooth. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well
combined. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and
granulated sugar; mix well. Distribute half of the crumb mixture evenly
over the bottom of 6 to 8 parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Top evenly
with half of the blueberries, then half of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat
the layers and serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.
Recipe by: MR FOOD
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1038 by Meg Antczak
<meginny@frontiernet.net> on Jan 23, 1998

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