Contemporary Christian literature is awash with the notion that, in order to be effective and successful, we must respond to market forces. In earlier generation, such an approach was unheard of. The tactic employed by Paul in Corinth was far closer to the model of the day. “Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” That was his message. Even though the Corinthians we demanding miracles and wisdom, Paul did not give them what they wanted. Indeed, he continued to supply the one thing they clearly did not want – preaching. He rejected the style and content that was most acceptable in his day… It is not possible to give people what they want to hear and proclaim the message of the Cross at one and the same time.

Alistair Begg

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Grains		Cookies	30	Cookies

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Dried sour cherries
1/3	c	Cherry flavored brandy
1/2	c	Unsalted butter – room temp
1/2	c	White sugar
1/2	c	Light brown sugar
1		Egg
1 1/2	ts	Vanilla
1/4	ts	Almond extract
1/4	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Baking soda
1 1/2	c	All purpose flour
3/4	c	White chocolate, coarsely chopped (Best Quality)
1/2	c	Coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate
1/2	c	Coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Plump the dried cherries by soaking them in boiling water to cover for a
couple of minutes. Drain well and toss with cherry brandy.  Let the
cherries sit in the brandy for a couple of hours or even overnight for the
best flavor, then drain before using.
Cream the butter with both sugars, blend in the egg, vanilla and almond
extracts.
Fold in the salt, baking soda and flour.  Fold in the cherries, white and
dark chocolate and macadamia nuts.  Batter should be soft.
Drop in generous tablespoons onto the baking sheets, leaving space between
dollops of batter.
Bake until lightly browned around the edges 12 - 14 minutes.  Cool on
racks.
Washington Post Oct 30, 1996
== Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==
From: Gail Shipp                      Date: 04 Nov 96
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #299 by BobbieB1@aol.com on Nov 19, 1997

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