God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
St. Augustine teaches us that there is in each man a Serpent, an Eve, and an Adam. Our senses and natural propensities are the Serpent; the excitable desire is the Eve; and reason is the Adam. Our nature tempts us perpetually; criminal desire is often excited; but sin is not completed till reason consents.
We are all starved for the glory of God, not self. No one goes to the Grand Canyon to increase self-esteem. Why do we go? Because there is greater healing for the soul in beholding splendor than there is in beholding self. Indeed, what could be more ludicrous in a vast and glorious universe like this than a human being, on the speck called earth, standing in front of a mirror trying to find significance in his own self-image? It is a great sadness that this is the gospel of the modern world. The Christian Gospel is about 'the glory of Christ,' not about me. And when it is—in some measure—about me, it is not about my being made much of by God, but about God mercifully enabling me to enjoy making much of Him forever.
In a large bowl, stir all ingredients together until well blended. Store in
a resealable plastic bag. Yield: about 7 1/2 cups pancake mix, enough for 3
batches of pancakes.
To make pancakes: In a medium bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups pancake mix, 1 1/4
cups water, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Stir just until
moistened. Heat a greased griddle over medium heat. For each pancake, pour
about 1/4 cup batter onto griddle and cook until top of pancake is full of
bubbles and underside is golden brown. Turn with a spatula and cook until
remaining side is golden brown. Regrease griddle as necessary. Yield: about
Recipe by: The Creative Christmas Kitchen
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #956 by The Meades <kmeade@idsonline.com> on
Dec 13, 1997
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