Disappointment is essential for spiritual growth. Sadly too many Christians have horrible theology and allow the disappointment to consume them. Instead of growing, they backslide. In the Bible we read that Joseph held to God’s promises despite horrible circumstances. And though Joseph did not specifically know the good that God was doing, he simply trusted God in faith that God was doing something good. Belief can never be predicated on understanding. If so, there would be no need for faith. Little did he know that God was in the process of making this young boy a man. God’s purposes for Joseph would stand despite the long delay. Yet there was a purpose in that delay for God to polish the instrument of God through affliction.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Appetizers, Crocker	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Cheese Sandwiches: Cut each sandwich bread slice into 4 squares. Spread
each with 1 ts whipped cream cheese (plain, chive or pimiento). Sprinkle
with chopped nuts or garnish each with a nut. 30 calories per appetizer.
Cucumber Sandwiches: Cut each sandwich bread slice into 3 circles. Spread
each with 1/4 ts margarine or butter, softened, or 1 ts whipped cream
cheese. Place a thin cucumber slice between each 2 bread circles. 60
calories per appetizer.
Cucumber-Shrimp Sandwiches: Cut each sandwich bread slice into 3 circles.
Spread each with 1 ts whipped cream cheese. Top each with a thin cucumber
slice, small amount of cream cheese and cooked small shrimp. 15 calories
per appetizer.
Ham Sandwiches: Cut each sandwich bread slice into 2 diamond shapes. Spread
each with 1/4 ts margarine or butter, softened. Mix deviled ham spread with
small amount mayonnaise or salad dressing; spread over diamonds. Garnish
with sliced pimiento-stuffed olives. 60 calories per appetizer.
Do-ahead Tip: Place sandwiches on a cardboard tray; cover with plastic
wrap. Overwrap with aluminum foil and freeze up to 2 months. (Do not freeze
cucumber slices; add them just before serving.) Forty-five minutes before
serving, remove foil and let sandwiches stand at room temperature.
NOTE: For an attractive assortment, use a variety of breads; trim crusts
and cut sandwiches into different shapes.
Source: Betty Crockers Cookbook, 6th Edition
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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