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Through no fault or choice of my own, I am unable to express my sexuality in the beauty and intimacy of Christian marriage, as God intended when He created me a sexual being in His own image. To seek to do this outside of marriage is, by the clear teaching of Scripture, to sin against God and against my own nature. As a committed Christian, then, I have no alternative but to live a life of voluntary celibacy. I must be chaste not only in body, but in mind and spirit as well. Since I am now in my 60’s I think that my experience of what this means is valid. I want to go on record as having proved that for those who are committed to do God’s will, His commands are his enablings... My whole being cries out continually for something I may not have. My whole life must be lived in the context of this never-ceasing tension. My professional life, my social life, my personal life, my Christian life - all are subject to its constant and powerful pull. As a Christian I have no choice but to obey God, cost what it may. I must trust Him to make it possible for me to honor Him in my singleness. That this is possible, a mighty cloud of witnesses will join me to attest. Multitudes of single Christians in every age and circumstance have proved God’s sufficiency in this matter. He has promised to meet our needs and He honors His word. If we seek fulfillment in Him, we shall find it. It may not be easy, but whoever said that Christian life was easy? The badge of Christ’s discipleship was a cross. Why must I live my life alone? I do not know. But Jesus Christ is Lord of my life. I believe in the sovereignty of God, and I accept my singleness from his hand. He could have ordered my life otherwise, but He has not chosen to do so. As his child, I must trust His love and wisdom.

Margaret Clarkson

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Autumn Pumpkin Bread with Pecans Pt 2/2

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		New text im, Cooking liv	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

See part 1

INSTRUCTIONS

with the cornstarch wash. Brush gently so you won't deflate the loaves.
(Reserve the remaining cornstarch wash.) Shake the peel or pan gently to be
sure the loaves aren't sticking and slide the dough onto the baking stone.
Quickly pour 1 cup of very hot water into the water pan and immediately
shut the door. After 1 minute, using a plant sprayer, mist the top and
sides of the oven 6 to 8 times, then immediately shut the oven door. Repeat
the misting procedure 1 minute later.
Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature 350 degrees F and
bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer, until the loaves are golden brown and the
surface feels firm but not hard when you press it lightly. These should
have a thin soft crust, not a hard crunchy one. Transfer the loaves to a
rack and paint them again with the cornstarch wash. Allow to cool
completely before serving. This bread is best eaten the day it is baked,
but it also freezes exceptionally well if you wrap it in alu minum foil and
then a heavy duty plastic freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature before
serving.
Yield: 2 - 1 1/4-pound loave
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #325
Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL8768
From: "Angele and Jon Freeman" <jfreeman@netusa1.net>
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 1996 14:39:50 -0500

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