Pea-cheddar Sandwich Spread

In Shansi I found Chinese Christians who were accustomed to spend time in fasting and prayer. They recognized that this fasting, which so many dislike, which requires faith in God, since it makes one feel weak and poorly, is really a Divinely appointed means of grace. Perhaps the greatest hindrance to our work is our own imagined strength; and in fasting we learn what poor, weak creatures we are-dependent on a meal of meat for the little strength which we are so apt to lean upon.

Hudson Taylor

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Misc	2	Cups

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Dry Split Peas
2	c	Water
2	c	Cheddar Cheese, grated
1/2		Onion, chopped finely
		Salt to taste
		Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook peas in water until tender. In a blender place cooked
peas,cheese, onion, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Spread on
sanwiches, serve warm. From Womens Day Magazine typed by Brigitte
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 571 Calories From Fat: 386 Total Fat: 43.9g Cholesterol: 138.6mg Sodium: 1009.7mg Potassium: 233mg Carbohydrates: 9.4g Fiber: 2.1g Sugar: 3.7g Protein: 35g

The Hebrew word translated wine in Genesis 14:18 is “yayin.” This word is used over 130 times in the Hebrew Bible to mean fermented wine, not grape juice. Alcohol is advised for medicinal purposes. Paul told Timothy, “No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments” (cf. Pro. 31:6; Mk. 15:23; Lk. 10:34). Wine was used in the Old Testament ceremonies of worship (Ex. 29:40; Lev. 23:13; Num. 15:5). Wine is described positively in the Bible (Gen. 27:28; Psm. 104:15; Psm. 104:14-15; Pro. 3:10; Ecc. 9:7; Jo. 2:24). Water needed to be purified in the biblical times so wine was added to it. And although the alcohol content was less than today, it was still considered wine and still commonly consumed by the people. I believe Jesus drank this wine (Mt. 11:18-19), made a better wine during His first miracle at Cana (John 2:1-11) and used wine when He instituted the Lord’s Supper (Mt. 26:29). Yes, people like Daniel (Dan. 1:8) made a choice to abstain. Others like the Nazirites (Num. 6:3; Lk. 1:5) and the Levites (Lev. 10:9) were commanded to go without alcohol. Kings are advised to avoid it (Pr. 31:4-5). Yet I do not believe Scripture necessarily forbids a Christian from drinking alcohol. Consuming alcohol may be a sin. But I believe to declare that drinking alcohol is always a sin is a legalistic addition and should be avoided. We are free to abstain from alcohol. I personally think that’s the best position. But we are not free to condemn those who choose to drink in moderation as being either sinful or less spiritual.

Randy Smith