Name: Cherry-Pecan Bread
Ingredients: 2 c Flour; 1 ts Baking soda; 1/2 ts Salt; 3/4 c Sugar; 1/2 c Butter; 2 Eggs; 1 ts Vanilla; 1 c Buttermilk; 1 c Chopped pecans; 1 Jar; (approx. 10 oz) cherries, drained and chopped in half

Instead of yielding to the temptation of pride and fear of man, we ought to consider every criticism as a providential gift from the Lord to teach us some beneficial lessons: 1. Criticism drives us to prayer – A greater degree of dependency results when we’re burdened over the criticism of others. We’re compelled to take every matter before the Lord so that our heart is guarded (Phi. 4:6). 2. Criticism drives us to the Scriptures – We are constrained to search the word of God for clarity, wisdom, and understanding (Psm. 119:98-100; Pro. 3:5-6; 2 Tim. 3:16-17). 3. Criticism refines our communication skills – We benefit from having to rearticulate what we believe in clearer terms and a more careful disposition (Eph. 4:29; Col. 4:6). 4. Criticism forces us to examine our hearts – Criticism causes us to look carefully at our attitudes and motives, and we are reminded of our own sinfulness (1 Cor. 4:3-5; Gal. 6:4-5). 5. Criticism produces spiritual endurance – Being criticized may be painful, but God uses it to wean us from our own resources and make us stronger in His grace and strength (Jas. 1:2-4; 2 Cor. 12:7-10). 6. Criticism provides unique opportunities to model godly humility – When others disagree, even sharply, we should be an example of humble submission to the Lord’s sanctifying grace in our lives (Pro. 9:8-9; 12:15). 7. Criticism offers greater opportunity to give God glory – God is exalted and His glory magnified when His servants bear up graciously under harsh treatment (1 Pet. 2:20; 3:15-17).

Jerry Wragg

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Flour
1	ts	Baking soda
1/2	ts	Salt
3/4	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Butter
2		Eggs
1	ts	Vanilla
1	c	Buttermilk
1	c	Chopped pecans
1		Jar; (approx. 10 oz) cherries, drained and chopped in half

INSTRUCTIONS

In a med. bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, soda, and salt; set
aside. In a large bowl cream together sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla until
light and fluffy. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to the
creamed mixture. Beat just until blended after each addition. Fold in
cherries and nuts. Turn batter into a greased 9x5 loaf pan. Bake 55 -60
minutes at 350*
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 630 by "Pauline J.Pelletier"
<pjpellet@turbont.net> on Jan 29, 1998

A Message from our Provider:

“We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good, if bad, because it works in us patience, humility and the contempt of this world and the hope of our eternal country. #C.S. Lewis”