How can I tell the difference between the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit and the accusing attacks of Satan? Some thoughts: 1. The Holy Spirit puts His finger on a specific sin I have committed, something concrete I can own and confess, but the accusations of Satan are vague and simply demoralizing. 2. The Holy Spirit shows me Christ, the mighty Friend of sinners, but the devil wants me spiraling down into negative self-focus. 3. The Holy Spirit leads me to a threshold of new life, but the devil wants to paralyze me where I am. 4. The Holy Spirit brings peace of heart along with a new hatred of sin, so that I bow before Jesus in reconsecration, but the devil offers peace of mind with smug relief, so that I fold my arms and say, “There, that’s over with.” 5. The Holy Spirit helps me to be so open to God that I allow Him to control the conversation, but the devil tempts me to take off the table certain questions I just don’t want God to talk to me about. We are thankful for our dear Friend, the Holy Spirit.

Ray Ortlund

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs		Side rice, Stuffing	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Warm cooked rice
1/2	c	Dried currants*
1	c	Blanched almonds, finely chopped
1/2	c	Yellow onion, finely chopped
4	tb	Unsalted butter, melted
1/3	c	Fresh basil, minced
1/2	c	Fresh parsley, minced
1		Egg (if using as stuffing)
		Salt
		Freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

*  Currants should be plumped in hot water to cover and drain
To make chicken or duck stuffing, place the warm rice in a mixing bowl.
Stir in currants, almonds, onion, butter, basil, parsley, egg (if using),
and salt and pepper to taste.  Mix thoroughly.  Use to stuff a chicken or
duck for roasting or spoon into a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and
place in a 350 degree F oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.
Alternatively, heat in a microwave oven for about 5 minutes.
This is enough to stuff a 5 to 7 lb. bird or serve 6 as a side dish From:
James McNair's Rice Cookbook c1988.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #324
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 23:57:29 -0800
From: Becky <jbowde19@mail.idt.net>

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