Longsuffering, forbearing patience is to be the Christian’s reflection of the character of God. It is part of God’s character to be slow to anger and quick to be merciful. Part of the incomprehensibility of God in terms of my own relationship with Him is this: I cannot fathom how a holy God has been able to put up with me marring His creation to the degree I have for three score and five years. For me to live another day requires a continuation of God’s gracious patience with my sin… It becomes even more difficult to fathom when we see a sinless Being being more patient with sinful beings that sinful beings are with each other.

R.C. Sproul

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Chinese	Herb/spice, Soup/stews, Chinese	1	/4 cup

INGREDIENTS

2	T	Whole star anise (about 10)
1	T	Szcchuan peppercorns
1		Stick cinnamon
2	T	Fennel seeds
1/2	t	Whole cloves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in a saute pan over medium heat and
dry-roast, shaking pan often, until they give off an aroma, about 5
minutes.
2. Transfer to a mortar or a clean coffee grinder and grind to a
powder. Store in an airtight container.
Martha Stewart Living/Feb. & March/94 Scanned & fixed by Di and Gary
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #14 by cjhartlin@email.msn.com on May
11, 1999

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