[God] may direct some to leave their homeland to go to proclaim the Gospel in a foreign land. There is a great temptation in such circumstances for people to revert to the legalism of thinking that they are being heroes for God because they are leaving their homeland to endure the rigors of living in a foreign land. Those who are directed to do hard jobs for God must remind themselves that these rigors are simply for their health. As these difficulties help them become more like Christ, they will sing a song of praise unto God, and as a result 'many will see it and fear and put their trust in the Lord' (Psm. 40:3). People who regard themselves as invalids rather than heroes will make excellent missionaries.

Daniel Fuller

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Vegetables, Grains	Italian	Italian2	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Sugar
1		Egg
2	ts	Vanilla
1/4	c	Vegetable oil
2	ts	Anise-flavored liqueur
2/3	c	Water
2	c	Flour
1 1/2	ts	Whole anise seed

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all except last two ingredients. Beat well. Stir in flour and
anise seed. Drop batter by the teaspoonful onto center of each cookie
section. Close lid and allow to cook 30 to 45 seconds or until
lightly brown. Allow to cool on wire rack or towels. Dust with
powdered sugar.
Per serving: 2256 Calories (kcal); 61g Total Fat; (24% calories from
fat); 31g Protein; 394g Carbohydrate; 187mg Cholesterol; 67mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 12 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0
Fruit; 11 1/2 Fat; 13 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

A Message from our Provider:

“Mad at God? Sure you’ve got the right person?”

Suffering is generally portrayed in the Bible as the necessary and God-ordained, though not God-pleasing, plight of this fallen world (Romans 8:20-25, Ezekiel 18:32), and especially the necessary portion of all who would enter the kingdom (Acts 14:22; 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4) and live lives of godliness (2 Timothy 3:12). This suffering is never viewed merely as a tragedy. It is also viewed as a means of growing deep with God and becoming strong in this life (Romans 5:3-5; James 1:3-4; Hebrews 12:3-11; 2 Corinthians 1:9; 4:7-12; 12:7-10) and becoming something glorious in the life to come (2 Corinthians 4:17; Romans 8:18).

John Piper