God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
I have never known a pastor to be fired for prayerlessness, even though I expect that many justly could have been (myself included). There are at least three reasons for this. First, congregations rarely hold a pastor accountable for his devotional life. Second, pastors themselves too infrequently seek such accountability. Third, pastors can conceal the neglect of private duties more easily than the neglect of public duties. But what does such private neglect reveal? That a pastor fears man more than he fears God (Mike Smith).
A Christian is not one who simply buys “fire insurance,” who signs up just to avoid an unpleasant after life. A Christian…repeatedly, is one whose faith expresses itself in submission and obedience. A Christian is one who follows Christ, one who is committed unquestionably to Christ as Lord and Savior, one who desires to please God. His basic aim is to be in every way a disciple of Jesus Christ. When he fails, he seeks forgiveness and wants to move forward. This is his spirit and his direction.
VINAIGRETTE
Cut broccoli florets into bitesize serving pieces. Peel and slice edible
portions of the stems with a sharp knife. Add a generous pinch of sugar and
salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and parboil
one minute until it turns bright green. Drain and rinse with cold running
water until broccoli has cooled. Drain further in a colander. Refrigerate.
Combine vinaigrette ingredient and mix well until smooth. Refrigerate for
several hours to allow flavors to blend. Arrange broccoli on serving plates
and pour on dressing one hour before serving, Garnish with parsley, chives,
olives, and capers.
NOTES : Broccoli isn't the only vegetable this vinaigrette perks up. Young
fresh green beans or baby asparagus, slightly blanched also make delicious
salads.
Recipe by: Delicious Decisions/tpogue@idsonline.com
Posted to recipelu-digest by Terry Pogue <tpogue@idsonline.com> on Mar 1,
1998
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