Orange ‘n Green Salad With Pecan Garlic Dressing

Christian joy can only be realized, when Christ reigns there, alone and uninterruptedly. If the world is permitted to occupy a larger share of the affections and the heart – if plain and known duty is neglected – if the means of grace are carelessly used – if in all your efforts, your duties, and your services – whether in the Church or in the world, you do not entreat the Divine blessing and the Divine aid – then the Spirit of God is grieved. He withdraws His cheering influence; and it is utterly impossible to have the peace and joy, which flow from the inward, abiding presence of the Savior – and which is the work – the entire work, of His Divine Spirit, the true and only comforter.

William Cowper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Barb, Salads	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2		Head romaine lettuce
1		Spinach
1		Mandarin oranges, well
		drained
1	c	Pecan halves
2	T	Maple syrup
1/2	c	Red onion, thinly sliced
1/2	c	Olive oil
1/4	c	Vinegar
8		Pecan halves
2	T	Brown sugar
4		Cloves garlic
		Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a non-stick fry pan combine pecans and maple syrup and cook until
pecans are coated with syrup and are caramelized - remove and cool on
a plate. Wash spinach and romaine - tear into bite sized pieces and
place into a large bowl. Add oranges and onion slices - cover and
refrigerate until ready to serve. Dressing: Place all ingredients  into
blender and process until well blended. Add dressing to salad  greens -
add caramelized pecans - toss and serve immediately.  NOTES : MC
formatted 1/24/97 by MsRooby@msn.com  Recipe by: Barb Bain,
bain@mail.agt.net  Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #386 by "Rooby "
<MsRooby@msn.com> on  Jan 25, 97.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 349 Calories From Fat: 279 Total Fat: 32.3g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 22.8mg Potassium: 240.8mg Carbohydrates: 15.4g Fiber: 2.9g Sugar: 9.8g Protein: 2.7g

There is admittedly a certain tension between the different principles involved in church discipline. On the one hand there is the gentleness of Galatians 6:1, on the other, the severity of Titus 1:13. While we may never be judgmental in our attitudes (Matthew 7:1), we must nevertheless judge among ourselves (1 Corinthians 5:12). Just as we are called to love in a manner that is willing to overlook certain sins (1 Peter 4:8), we must also “exhort one another daily” so that none will be “hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). The tension is seen most clearly in that we are to love our brother as Christ loved us (John 13:34-35), yet remain willing to consider him an unbeliever and cast him away if he continues in sin (Matthew 18:17; 1 Corinthians 5:11). We might be tempted to use the word “balance” in describing our desire to manage this tension. But as it is all-too-commonly understood, “balance” means compromise – easing away from convictions and obligations in order not to appear unbalanced or overly zealous. The problem with this understanding is that Scripture never tells Christians to be “balanced” people in this way. On the contrary, we are told to be zealous and fervent, both in our love for one another (Colossians 3:14; 1 Peter 4:8), and in our pursuit of holiness and purity (Titus 2:14; Hebrews 12:14-17).

Jim Elliff