The church was [Paul’s] joy (1 Thes. 2:19-20) because in their joy in Christ his joy in Christ was greater. More of Christ's mercy was magnified in multiplied converts of the cross. So when Paul chose suffering in the cause of world evangelization and said that his aim was to “gain Christ,” he meant that his own personal enjoyment of fellowship with Christ would be eternally greater because of the great assembly of the redeemed enjoying Christ with him.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Italian	Italian2	6	servings

INGREDIENTS

1	md	Onion; finely chopped
30	ml	Garlic; finely chopped
1	ts	Sweet basil
1	tb	Olive oil
		Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/4	lb	Ground beef
28	oz	Tomato puree
15	oz	Tomato sauce
6	oz	Tomato paste
		Water
1	ts	Sugar
2		Bay leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown onion, garlic and sweet basil in olive oil. Add salt and pepper.
After onion is yellowish, add ground beef. Brown. Add tomato puree,
tomato sauce and tomato paste. Fill each can with water. Pour water
into sauce. Add sugar and bay leaves. Stir well. Cover. Simmer for 1
hour. Remove cover. Simmer 1 more hour. Serve.
Per serving: 425 Calories (kcal); 28g Total Fat; (57% calories from
fat); 20g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 80mg Cholesterol; 1246mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Vegetable; 0
Fruit; 4 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
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