Between the two comings of Jesus, believers experience what is often called the tension between the already and the not yet. Jesus’ followers can look back and see that D-day, the decisive strike, has already occurred and now guarantees thorough defeat of the enemy. Nevertheless, the time after the first coming and before the second coming involves ongoing warfare with the spiritual forces of darkness and their terrestrial supporters. V-day has not yet arrived, and so the potential for setbacks and defeats still exists. All too often, God’s people succumb to temptation and score a victory for the enemies of God. Still, the decisive strike at the first coming of Jesus guarantees ultimate victory at the second, and Jesus’ followers fight the good fight with assurance that God who has begun a good work at the first coming of Jesus will bring it to completion at the second.

Dean Ulrich

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Grains		Desserts, Cakes	22	Brownies

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Granulated sugar
1/2	c	Cocoa
1	ts	Vanilla extract
2		Egg whites, slightly beaten
1/2	c	All purpose flour
1/4	c	Finely chopped walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 13:35:15 -0600
From: Arlene Schiffman <arlenes@holly.colostate.edu>
These were in my local newspaper today.  Enjoy.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line small muffin cups (1-3/4 inches in
diameter) with paper or foil bake cups.
In medium saucepan over low heat, melt spread.  Add sugar, stir until well
blended.  Remove from heat; stir in cocoa and vanilla. Add egg whites; stir
to blend. Stir in flour and walnuts. Fill muffin cups three-fourths full
with batter.  Bake 15 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes
out clean. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #142

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