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Name: Al Fresco Pasta
Ingredients: 4 c Pasta; cooked, al dente; 1 c Tomatoes; chopped; 1/4 c Basil; ripped up; 1/2 c Mozzarella cheese; diced; 1/4 c Onions; chopped; Salt and pepper; to taste; 2 tb Olive oil

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

A 12 Point Cure for Complaining: 1. God commands me never to complain (Phil. 2:14). 2. God commands me to give thanks in every circumstance (1 Thes. 5:18). 3. God commands me to rejoice always, and especially in times of trial (1 Thes. 5:16; Jas. 1:2). 4. I always deserve much worse than what I am suffering now, in fact, I deserve hell (Lam. 3:39; Lk. 13:2-3). 5. In light of the eternal happiness and glory that I will experience in heaven, this present trial is extremely brief and insignificant, even if it were to last a lifetime (Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:19). 6. My suffering is far less than that which Christ suffered, and He did not complain (1 Pet. 2:23). 7. To complain is to say God is not just (Gen. 18:25). 8. Faith and prayer exclude complaining (Psm. 34:4). 9. This difficulty is being used by God for my good and it is foolish for me to complain against it (Rom. 8:28). 10. Those more faithful than I have suffered far worse than I, and did so without complaint (Heb. 11:35-39). 11. Complaining denies that God's grace is entirely sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9). 12. The greatest suffering, the worst trial or difficulty, can never rob me of that which is of greatest value to me and my greatest joy, namely the love of Christ (Rom. 8:35-39).

Bill Izard

In space, astronauts experience the misery of having no reference point, no force that draws them to the center. Where there is no 'moral gravity' – that is, no force that draws us to the center – there is spiritual weightlessness. We float on feelings that will carry us where we were never meant to go; we bubble with emotional experiences that we often take for spiritual ones; and we are puffed up with pride. Instead of seriousness, there is foolishness. Instead of gravity, flippancy. Sentimentality takes the place of theology. Our reference point will never serve to keep our feet on solid rock. Our reference point, until we answer God's call, is merely ourselves. We cannot possibly tell which end is up.

Elisabeth Elliot

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Al Fresco Pasta

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Main dishes, Pasta	3	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	c	Pasta; cooked, al dente
1	c	Tomatoes; chopped
1/4	c	Basil; ripped up
1/2	c	Mozzarella cheese; diced
1/4	c	Onions; chopped
		Salt and pepper; to taste
2	tb	Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Sautee olive oil, tomatoes, onion and basil with salt and pepper to taste
until onions are translucent.
Then add pasta to skillet and saute with sauce until hot.
Take off burner and immediately add diced mozzarella
Toss and serve while hot.
Suggested Wine: Cascata Fireside Chardonnay, Riesling or Sweet Iris
Recipe by: Cascata Winery at the Professors' Place
Posted to recipelu-digest by Nesb2 <Nesb2@aol.com> on Feb 27, 1998

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