Those in the world do not respond well to pain. They fear it, despise it and run from it. They struggle with why God would allow suffering. They see no purpose in it. They make themselves out to be a victim and with bitter hearts blame the world for their misfortunes. They fret, overreact, whine, and complain. They throw massive pity-parties. They lose peace and joy and move further away from God. On the other hand, Christians know from the Bible and experience that God sovereignly permits suffering to enter our lives. We trust His goodness and wisdom and remain under the trial until it accomplishes God’s designed work in our lives. Since His primary goal is to make us holy, God gets our attention through the trial and then is continually refining our character. We don’t minimize the pain and sorrow, but know deep inside through faith that good will come out of it. We can therefore give thanks for all things and maintain our joy and peace despite apparently unfavorable circumstances. Do you see the diametrically opposed contrast to the world?

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy		Bread, Osg	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Flour; white
3/4	c	Corn meal
4	tb	Sugar
3	ts	Baking powder
1/2	ts	Salt
1		Egg
1	c	Milk
3	tb	Butter; melted

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a
bowl. Pour egg and milk mixture in bowl, beat until well mixed, add
melted butter, beat again and pour into well greased pan.
Note: Not time or temperature given. Assume a moderate 350 - 400 F
oven and bake until edges just brown. Corn bread is wonderful baked in
a cast iron skillet!
Source: Unknown
Originally published in Ohio State Grange Cook Book, 21st ed., Apr 1966.
Compiled by members of Ohio State Grange Home Economics Committee.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mm-bread.zip

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“A spirit of thankfulness is one of the most distinctive marks of a Christian whose heart is attuned to the Lord. Thank God in the midst of trials and every persecution. #Billy Graham”