God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
Today, the pressure to fill auditoriums and services has driven many pastors to place the felt needs, or tastes, of the people above their duty to Christ. On every hand we hear of the Gospel being molded into a non-confrontative message intended to meet felt needs and impress the sinful heart. And, by most standards, this new philosophy of church life is working, as more and more auditoriums are filled with people hungry for a message that will affirm that they are actually on fairly good terms with the Almighty. But the biblical message is the message of the cross. It cuts right across the grain of the modern age's preoccupation with pride, tearing down the façade and exposing the wretchedness of the human heart… Unfortunately, while the modern “un-gospel” may fill seats, it is the true gospel of sin and grace that is “the power of God unto salvation” (Rom. 1:16).
Only a morbid fanatic can take pleasure in the sufferings he inflicts upon himself; only an insensitive fool can take pleasure in the sufferings that are the consequences of his folly; and only a convinced Christian can take pleasure in sufferings endured “for Christ's sake,” for he alone has been initiated into the divine secret, that it is only when he is “weak,” having thrown himself unreservedly in penitence and humility upon the never-failing mercies of God, that he is “strong,” with a strength not his own, but belonging to the Lord of all power and might.
Scald, then peel tomatoes; cook 15 minutes. Drain off half juice. Chop
remaining vegetables; add tomatoes; simmer about 90 minutes. Tie spices in
cloth bag. Add bag of spices and remaining ingredients to tomato mixture.
Continue cooking 90 minutes. Remove bag of spices; seal mixture in hot,
sterilized jars. Makes 6 pints.
From a book of recipes compiled by members and friends of the LONDONTOWN
PUBLIK HOUSE ASSEMBLY, EDGEWATER, MD 21037. Funds from sale of book used in
restoration and maintenance of the 17th century inn (hint, hint).
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/london13.zip
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