So, how do you know you’re a Christian? First be sure that you understand the basics. Do you believe that Jesus is God? Do you believe that He came to the earth to deliver sinful people from the consequences and power of their sin? Do you believe that Christ lived a perfect life and then died on the cross to pay the penalty that you deserved to pay before a holy God? Do you believe that He was raised from the dead and has overcome the power of sin and death? And have you, to the best of your knowledge, placed your entire trust in Christ alone as your only way of salvation? Have you rejected the selfish life you have now come to despise? Then you have the basics and may well be a true believer.

Jim Elliff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains, Meats, Dairy	Dutch	Soups and, Stews	9	Servings

INGREDIENTS

		Vegetable cooking spray
1	tb	Olive oil
1	c	Sliced carrot
1	c	Chopped onion
2	c	Water
1	c	Dried lentils, uncooked
1/3	c	Long-grain rice, uncooked
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Ground cumin
1/2	ts	Coarsely ground pepper
27 1/2	oz	No-salt-added chicken broth, (2 cans)
8	oz	No-salt-added tomato sauce, (1 can)
2	c	2% low-fat milk

INSTRUCTIONS

Coat a large Dutch oven with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium-high
heat until hot. Add carrot and onion; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add
water and next 7 ingredients; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce
heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add half of lentil mixture,
and process until smooth. Pour puree into a bowl. Repeat procedure with
remaining lentil mixture. Return puree to pan; stir in milk. Cook over low
heat until thoroughly heated. Yield: 9 cups (serving size: 1-1/2 cups).
Per serving: 156 Calories; 3g Fat (15% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 24g
Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 486mg Sodium
Recipe by: Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 1994, page 72
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #412 by igor@digex.net on Jan 28, 1997.

A Message from our Provider:

“A thankful heart is one of the primary identifying characteristics of a believer. It stands in stark contrast to pride, selfishness, and worry. And it helps fortify the believer’s trust in the Lord and reliance of His provision, even in the toughest times. No matter how choppy the seas become, a believer’s heart is buoyed by constant praise and gratefulness to the Lord. #John MacArthur”