So when we call pain a problem, we claim we do not deserve it. We are even prepared to scuttle God to maintain our own innocence. We will say that God is not able to do what He would like, or He would never permit persons such as ourselves to suffer. That puffs up our egos and soothes our griefs at the same time. “How could God do this to me?” is at once an admission of pain and a soporific for it. It reduces our personal grief by eradicating the deity. Drastic medicine, indeed, that only a human ego, run wild, could possibly imagine.

John Gerstner

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Semi-sweet chocolate bits
1	c	Whole almonds; toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

Place chocolate bits in microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave at MEDIUM for 6 minutes or until bits are glossy but hold their
shape. Stir in toasted almonds. Spread evenly over waxed paper covered
cardboard, or cookie sheet. Chill until firm. Break into pieces.
Posted to Bakery-Shoppe Digest V1 #389 by Skeeter <prissb@agate.net> on Nov
16, 1997

A Message from our Provider:

“A lot of church members who are singing \”Standing on the Promises\” are just sitting on the premises.”