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The following are a smattering of examples of the “fig leaves” we wear: 1. We change the subject or crack jokes if an awkward or threatening subject arises. 2. We monopolize conversation, filling silences to keep others at bay and to keep from feeling like failures. 3. We live or die vicariously with a sports team. 4. We run from problems by watching TV, drinking, smoking, promiscuity, workaholism, compulsive eating. 5. We mock or “put in a box” those whose opinions or problems threaten our own commitments and behavior. 6. We get defensive, accusatory, testy, or talk loudly, or try to bully others to defend ourselves and make a show of competency. 7. We overdo penance by saying, “Poor me; I’m so horrible and such a failure,” by expressing maudlin repentance and wallowing in failures. 8. We minimize the seriousness of problems – “It’s nothing” – or the difficulty of change – “I promise “l’ll never do it again.” 9. We lie outright, to look good or to avoid looking bad. 10. We lie subtly, putting ourselves in the best light by innuendo, embellishment, or careful selection of data. This often accompanies subtle expressions of contempt or criticism for other people. 11. We think highly of our own opinions on every issue. 12. We tie up our identity in certain grandiose roles, like “counselor” or “parent” or “pastor.” Any of our functions and successes, real or imagined, can become fodder for self-deception. 13. We pray for help before performing a certain responsibility, and then rehearse our own success afterwards without thought of God.

David Powlison

It is doubtless a most joyful thought that we have redemption through the blood of our adorable Savior. But I have no less comfort in the thought that He is exalted to give repentance and remission of sins... Repentance is in every view so desirable, so necessary, so suited to honor God, that I seek that above all. The tender heart, the broken and contrite spirit, are to me far above all the joys that I could ever hope for in this vale of tears. I long to be in my proper place, my hand on my mouth, and my mouth in the dust... I feel this to be safe ground. Here I cannot err.

Charles Simeon

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Chicken In Silky Almond Sauce

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Vegetables	Indian	Chicken, Ethnic, Indian, Main dish, Spicy	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

16		Pieces skinned chicken
2	T	Vegetable oil
1/2	c	Vegetable oil
5		Medium onions thin sliced
6	T	Blanched slivered or
		Ground almonds
3	T	Ground coriander
		Course salt
2	T	Chopped fresh ginger
2	t	Ground cardamom
2	t	Ground red pepper
1	t	Ground cumin
1/2	t	Ground fennel
2	c	Plain yogurt
1	c	Water
		Fresh cilantro, garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Pat  chicken dry.   Heat smaller amount of oil in heavy large skillet
or Dutch  oven over medium high heat.   Add chicken in batches and
cook  on all  sides  just  until no longer pink (do  not  brown).  
Remove  using slotted spoon and set aside. Heat  remaining oil in
skillet.   Add sliced onion and fry until  wilted and pale brown,
stirring constantly to color evenly,  about 12 minutes. Stir in
almonds,  coriander, ginger, cardamom, ground red pepper, cumin and
fennel and cook 3 to 5 more minutes. Remove mixture from heat.
Transfer half of mixture to processor or blender. Puree with 1/2 of
the yogurt  and  1/2  of the water. Repeat with the rest of the
mixture, yogurt  and  water. Pour sauce back into skillet. Add  chicken
to skillet.  Place over medium high head and bring to a boil.  Reduce
heat, cover and simmer until chicken is tender and sauce is  thickened,
about 45 minutes. Remove from head. Let stand at room  temperature for
30 minutes (dish is best refrigerated and reheated).  Rewarm over low
heat. Transfer to serving dish, garnish and serve  immediately.  Posted
to the TWSU BBS (316-689-3779), compiled by the Sysop.  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmtwsu01.zip

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 247 Calories From Fat: 170 Total Fat: 19.2g Cholesterol: 3.7mg Sodium: 369.5mg Potassium: 392.4mg Carbohydrates: 13.7g Fiber: 2.4g Sugar: 7.9g Protein: 6.6g