God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
For the woman: here is your first-date advice. Remember that God wants you to help this man, and he probably needs it! Many men will be awkward and nervous on a first date, so do everything you can to be encouraging and friendly. Dress attractively, appropriately, and modestly (unless you really are hoping to attract a cad). Immodest dress or suggestive conversation is nothing less than an attempt to manipulate his interest. Women who do this incite men to lust and cause them to stumble, while starting the relationship on a very poor footing. Furthermore, do not be demanding or critical and do not complain (remember Prov. 21:9), and speak in a careful and edifying manner. Take an interest in him and get to know things about his life – his family, his work, and his interests. Speak freely about your faith and inquire about his (Richard and Sharon Phillips).
I also know that there is only one place where that angry, reactive, overwhelmed self can be transformed – the same place that Mary chose – the feet of Jesus… When I get into His presence, the whole world looks different. When I draw close to His heart, I find mercy when I know I deserve judgment; I find forgiveness for all my petty, selfish ways; I find grace for all my inadequacies; I find peace for my troubled heart; I find perspective for my distorted views. In Him, I find an eye in the midst of the storm. Oh the storm around me may not immediately subside; but the storm within me is made calm.
Date: Wed, 1 May 1996 08:40:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: JUDI MAE PHELPS <jphelps@shell.portal.com>
Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 onions, bell
peppers, and garlic and saute until tender, about 14 minutes. Transfer
mixture to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Add beef and pork to pan and cook
over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally,
approximately 8 minutes or so. Return onion mixture to pan. Now add
tomatoes with the reserved liquid, chili powder, chili peppers, cumin, and
cayenne pepper. Season with salt (optional) and pepper. Cover the pan and
simmer until beef and pork are just about tender (stir the pan every once
in a while), about 1 hour.
Add black beans and the wine to chili. Simmer uncovered until meat is
tender and the chili begins to thicken. This will probably take about 25
minutes. When chili is finished, ladle into bowls. Serve with cheese,
cilantro, red onions and sour cream in separate little bowls.
Judi's notes: I usually add about 1/4 cup water or beef broth once or
twice during the cooking process if it appears too dry.
Shared and MM by Judi M. Phelps. jphelps@shell.portal.com or
jphelps@best.com
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