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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.

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Drunkenness is condemned in the Scriptures with the strongest of warnings. First Corinthians 6:10 tells us that “drunkards…will [not] inherit the kingdom of God.” In Galatians 5:21 it is listed with the other “deeds of the flesh” (Gal. 5:19). Jesus spoke against drunkenness in Luke 21:34. All the examples of drunkenness in the Bible (Noah, Nabal, Belshazzar, etc.) resulted in bad consequences. Drunkenness makes it impossible to worship God. Ephesians 5:18, “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.” We are to not fellowship with drunkards when they are professing Christians (1 Cor. 5:11; cf. Pro. 23:20). Drunkenness also often leads to other moral relapses. No wonder Proverbs 20:1 instructs us, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.”

Randy Smith

We Love God!

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"bread Machine Cookbook" Semolina Bread

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Bread	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Water
1	T	Olive oil
1	t	Sugar
1	t	Salt
1 1/2	c	Semolina flour
1 1/2	c	Bread flour
1 1/2	t	Yeast
1 1/3	c	Water
1 1/2	T	Olive oil
1 1/2	t	Sugar
1 1/3	t	Salt
2	c	Semolina flour
2	c	Bread flour
2 1/2	t	Yeast

INSTRUCTIONS

Bake according to manufacturer's instructions.  Author's notes:
"Semolina flour has a very high gluten content, and  therefore makes an
exceptional loaf.  Expect a yellow-tinted interior  and a
well-developed wheat flavor."  My notes:  I made this bread 6/3/96.  I
used durum wheat flour  instead of semolina.  Barney unplugged my
machine, so I had to finish  the second rise, and bake it in the real
oven.  It turned out great.  This bread is not sweet, it has almost a
"sour" taste. Holds up nice  for sandwiches. I'll make it again.  Date:
Sat, 15 Jun 1996 14:49:42 -0400  From: Sleopo@aol.com  MM-Recipes
Digest V3 #166  From the MealMaster recipe list.  Downloaded from
Glen's MM Recipe  Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 177 Calories From Fat: 31 Total Fat: 3.6g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 455.1mg Potassium: 53.3mg Carbohydrates: 30.4g Fiber: 1.3g Sugar: <1g Protein: 5.3g