God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
The example of Jesus and the testimony of lovers of Christ throughout the centuries points us to early morning prayer as decisively important… First, it signals to our conscience that this is of first importance in the day. Second, it strikes the first blow in the battle of the day, instead of waiting till we are besieged from all sides. Third, what we do daily and do early shapes the spirit of our minds and brings us into a disposition of humility and trust that will bear better fruit than anxiety or self-reliance. Fourth, since beginning the day with the Word of God is crucial, prayer is equally crucial since the Word will not open its best wonders to us without prayer (Psm. 119:18). Fifth, it is uncanny how Satan can use even good things to squeeze prayer out of our schedule if we miss the early-morning hour. I have seen it again and again. If I say to myself, “I will give some time to prayer later,” it generally does not happen.
Today friendship has fallen on hard times. Few men have good friends, much less deep friendships. Individualism, autonomy, privatization, and isolation are culturally cachet, but deep, devoted, vulnerable friendship is not. This is a great tragedy for self, family, and the Church, because it is in relationships that we develop into what God wants us to be… Friendships…are there to be made if we value them as we ought – and if we practice some simple disciplines of friendship.
Preheat oven to 350. Heat oil in small skillet over medium high heat. Add
onion and saute 7 minutes, until tender. Toast and cube bread. Cube
unpeeled apples. Chop fresh parsley. Toss remaining ingredients in large
bowl; add onions and stir. Spoon into 1-1/2 qt casserole coated with
cooking spray.
Bake for 15 minutes. Stir gently and bake another 10 minutes or until top
is crisp.
From _Cooking Light_, September/October 1991. MM by Sylvia Steiger, GEnie
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