Name: Larry's Tropical Treats
Ingredients: 1/2 c Butter; 1/2 c Brown sugar; 1/2 c White sugar; 1 Egg; 1/2 ts Vanilla; 1 c + 2 T all-purpose flour; 1/2 ts Salt; 1/2 ts Baking soda; 4 oz Candied papaya, chopped; 4 oz Candied mango, chopped; 4 oz Candied pineapple, chopped; 4 oz Dried apricot, chopped; 8 oz Chopped Macadamia nuts; 8 oz White chocolate chunks

Once we understand the nature of the enemy, we must put on the proper armament. For this let us picture the old warrior Paul in his own spiritual armor (Eph. 6:10-17). 1. He has worn his war belt so long that it is sweat through and salt-stained and comfortable like an old horse’s bridle, and it holds everything perfectly in place. The “belt of truth,” God’s truth, has girt him tight for years, so that it permeates his life and truth reigns within. He is armed with the clear eyes of a clear conscience. He can face anything. 2. His torso is sheathed with a battle-tarnished breastplate. It is crisscrossed with great lateral grooves from slicing sword blows and dented from enemy artillery. The “breastplate of righteousness” has preserved his vitals intact. His holy life has rendered his heart impervious to the spiritual assaults of Satan. 3. His gnarled legs are comfortable in his ancient war boots. He has stood his ground on several continents. The boots are the “gospel of peace,” the peace with God that comes through faith in him, and the resultant peace of God – the sense of well-being in wholeness – shalom. He stands in peace, and being rooted in peace he cannot be moved. 4. Paul’s great shield terrifies the eyes, for the broken shafts and the many charred holes reveal him to be the victor of many fierce battles. He has held the “shield of faith” as he repeatedly believed God’s Word and so extinguished every fiery dart of doubt and sensuality and materialism. None have touched him. 5. On his old gray head he wears a helmet which has seen better days. Great dents mar its symmetry; reminders of furtive blows dealt him by the enemy. The “helmet of salvation,” the confidence of knowing that he is saved and will be saved, has allowed him to stand tall against the most vicious assaults. His imperial confidence gives him a regal bearing. 6. Then there is his sword. He was equal to a hundred when his sword flashed. The “sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” the ultimate offensive weapon, cut through everything – armor, flesh, glistening bone, and running marrow – even the soul (cf. Heb. 4:12). These are the weapons: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God – and any believer who resists with these will put the Devil and his armies to flight! This is not arrogance. This is the truth! You and I can withstand the Devil if we wear the armor God provides. “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (Jas. 4:7).

Kent Hughes

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Grains	American	Cookies	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Butter
1/2	c	Brown sugar
1/2	c	White sugar
1		Egg
1/2	ts	Vanilla
1	c	+ 2 T all-purpose flour
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Baking soda
4	oz	Candied papaya, chopped
4	oz	Candied mango, chopped
4	oz	Candied pineapple, chopped
4	oz	Dried apricot, chopped
8	oz	Chopped Macadamia nuts
8	oz	White chocolate chunks

INSTRUCTIONS

A taste of the tropics in every bite!
Preheat oven to 375&deg;.
In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add brown and white sugars and
beat until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
Sift and stir in flour, salt and baking soda. Fold in candied fruits, nuts
and white chocolate.
Drop batter by teaspoonfuls, well apart, on a greased cookie sheet. Bake
at 375&deg; for about 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks and let cool.
Note: If you can't purchase all of the candied fruits, use what you have on
hand-it will still be scrumptious.
Yield: 2 1/2 - 3 dozen. Larry Rosenberg, author of Muffins & Cupcakes
(published by The American Cooking Guild), Fairview, NJ.
Randy Shearer
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