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I have this day solemnly renewed my baptismal covenant and self-dedication, which I renewed when I was received into the communion of the church. I have been before God; and have given myself, all that I am and have to God, so that I am not in any respect my own: I can challenge no right in myself, I can challenge no right in this understanding, this will, these affections that are in me; neither have I any right to this body, or any of its members: no right to this tongue, these hands, nor feet: no right to these senses, these eyes, these ears, this smell or taste. I have given myself clear away, and have not retained anything as my own. I have been to God this morning, and told Him that I gave myself wholly to Him. I have given every power to Him; so that for the future I will challenge no right in myself, in any respect.

Jonathan Edwards

The mentality behind the fruit of the Spirit is the mentality of faith depending upon grace. People who bear the fruit of the Spirit know they are worthy only of condemnation. They know that the only pay they can earn is the wrath of God. Therefore, they have turned away from self-reliance and look only to mercy in Christ who “loved us and gave Himself for us” (Gal. 2:20). They do not expect anyone to be their debtor because of their worth. Any satisfaction will be a free gift of grace. They bank on the mercy of God and entrust themselves to his Spirit for help. And out of that mentality of faith depending on grace grows not “works” but “fruit”: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness...

John Piper

We Love God!

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

Apple-ginger Crumble

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits	California	Desserts, Fruits	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4	lb	Granny Smith or other tart
		Apples, cored and sliced
2	T	Lemon juice
2/3	c	Gingersnap cookies
		Crushed
2/3	c	Rolled oats
1/4	c	Brown sugar
1/4	c	Butter or margarine
		Softened
1	t	Ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Sprinkle sliced apples with lemon juice. Place in a round or oval 9-
or 10-inch glass baking dish. Cut remaining ingredients together with
a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit.  Microwave
at 100% power until fruit is tender (7 to 9 minutes); give  dish a half
turn once. Serve warm.  Variation: Three to four pears may be
substituted for apples.  Recipe By     : the California Culinary
Academy  From: Ladies Home Journal- August 1991  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 153 Calories From Fat: 70 Total Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 20.3mg Sodium: 103.2mg Potassium: 290.5mg Carbohydrates: 21.5g Fiber: 2.8g Sugar: 17.1g Protein: 1.5g