Think about the insanity of...ministry idolatry. The people in your congregation did not become active participants in your ministry so that collectively they could make you feel better about yourself and more secure with your ministry gifts. God didn’t call you to your particular ministry position so that you could finally cobble together an identity that you could live with. The leadership of the church didn’t call you to be their pastor because they knew that you needed a forum where you could find meaning and purpose. The troubled people in your congregation did not come with their troubles so that you could feel needed, essential, and appreciated. The people who faithfully give don’t give so you can build a successful ministry and bask in the security of your accomplishments. So you will never find in your ministry the rest of heart that every human being seeks. And when you look there, it only ends in anxiety, frustration, hurt, disappointment, anger, and bitterness and may ultimately lead you to question the goodness of God... The only defense against this the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is only when we are living out of the life that grace alone is able to give that we quit seeking life elsewhere. It is only when we are embracing the rest of the forgiveness of grace that we can look at ourselves honestly and grieve without wallowing in debilitating guilt and shame.

Paul David Tripp

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Cklive10	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2		Sheet frozen puff pastry; (about 1/4 pound),
		; thawed
1		Firmripe large banana
1	oz	Finequality bittersweet chocolate; (not unsweetened),
		; chopped fine
1/4	c	Pecan halves; toasted lightly,
		; cooled, and chopped
2	ts	Sugar
1	tb	Unsalted butter; cut into bits

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out
pastry into a 10 by 5inch rectangle and cut in half to form two
squares. On a baking sheet arrange squares about 2 inches apart.
Cut banana diagonally into 1/4inchthick slices. Sprinkle pastry
squares evenly with chocolate, leaving a 1/2inch border on all sides,
and arrange banana slices decoratively over chocolate. Top banana
slices with pecans, sugar, and butter and chill 10 minutes, or until
pastry is firm.
Bake tarts in middle of oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until pastry is
golden brown and cooked through, and cool slightly on a rack.
Yield: 2 servings
Converted by MC_Buster.
Recipe by: COOKING LIVE  SHOW #CL9221
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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