Name: Papaya-Avocado Salsa
Ingredients: 2 Ripe medium avocados; Peeled; pitted and diced; 1 Ripe papaya; Peeled; halved, seeded, and diced; 1 lg Ripe tomato; diced; 1/4 c Finely chopped red onion; 2 Cloves garlic; minced; 2 tb Chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lg Lime; Juice of; 1/2 ts Ground cumin; 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 ts Salt

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
Grains	Vegan	Vegtime2	12	servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Ripe medium avocados
		Peeled; pitted and diced
1		Ripe papaya
		Peeled; halved, seeded, and diced
1	lg	Ripe tomato; diced
1/4	c	Finely chopped red onion
2		Cloves garlic; minced
2	tb	Chopped fresh cilantro
1	lg	Lime; Juice of
1/2	ts	Ground cumin
1/2	ts	Freshly ground black pepper
1/2	ts	Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

MAKES 3 CUPS VEGAN
Ripe, fresh papaya adds tropical flare to this guacamole-style salsa. It's
great as a dip with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables or whole-grain
crackers.
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mash with a large spoon until
well-blended. Transfer salsa to serving bowl and serve as a dip with
tortilla chips or as a condiment with Chayote-Potato Cakes.
PER 1/4-cup SERVING: 67 CAL.; 1G PROT.; 5G TOTAL FAT (1G SAT. FAT); 7MG
CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 101MG 500.; 3G FIBER.
Converted by MC_Buster.
Recipe by: Vegetarian Times Magazine, January 1998, page 40
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

A Message from our Provider:

“No Brainer: Turn or Burn, Fly or Fry, Live or Die”

As a wise, skilled pharmacist mixes medicine, our heavenly Father wisely mixes exactly the right measure of bitter things and sweet, to do us good. Too much joy would intoxicate us. Too much misery would drive us to despair. Too much sorrow would crush us. Too much suffering would break our spirits. Too much pleasure would ruin us. Too much defeat would discourage us. Too much success would puff us up. Too much failure would keep us from doing anything. Too much criticism would harden us. Too much praise would exalt us. Our great God knows exactly what we need. His Providence is wisely designed and sovereignly sent for our good!

Don Fortner