Christians should not allow entertainment to define their understanding of happiness, romance, modesty, masculinity, success, fulfillment, justice, or anything else. The Word and the Spirit should shape our worldview, not Hollywood. Sadly, however, many Christians today are more affected by the movies they watch than the sermons they hear. They show more enthusiasm for video games or television sporting events than they do for pursuing Christ likeness. They fill their minds with the sounds of talk radio or perhaps the latest hit albums rather than letting the Word of God richly dwell within them. Deep down, they enjoy exploring the pleasures of the world – even if only vicariously – as they watch actors play out scenes in which sinful pursuits are seemingly rewarded with happiness. The irony, of course, is that in real life though the same actors are just as miserable as everyone else, a sobering reality that keeps supermarket tabloids in business.

John MacArthur

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Appetizers, Soups, Vegetables	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4	ts	Ginger, grated
8		Carrots, thinly sliced
3/4	c	Leeks, white parts only, sliced
3	tb	Margarine
4	c	Vegetable broth
2	c	Orange juice
		Salt
		White pepper
1		Orange, halved & sliced
10		Mint sprigs

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute ginger, carrots & leeks in margarine until the
leeks are tender, about 4 minutes.
Add 3 c of broth, cover & simmer until the carrots are
tender, about 35 minutes.  Remove from heat & allow to
cool. Transfer to food processor & puree until smooth.
Return to pot, stir in remaining broth & half the
orange juice.  Add remaining juice 1 tb at a time
until the consistency is that of a thin soup.  Season
& chill.  Serve garnished with orange slices & mint
sprigs.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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