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Political activism can also tempt us to blur the lines regarding our mission field. Those in an opposing political party become “enemies” rather than lost souls who need Christ preached to them with love and compassion. Those who share our political convictions are embraced as “brothers and sisters” even though they may also be lost souls who need Christ. Ungodly partnerships can develop when true Christians join hands with cult groups and other unbelievers based on shared political ideologies. And unbiblical perspectives can be adopted, based on maintaining the party line, even when those views don't square with scripture.

John MacArthur

This [boredom] is why people are so prone to an addictive lifestyle. Many people who fall into sinful addictions are people who were once terminally bored. The reason why addictions are so powerful is that they tap into that place in our hearts that was made for transcendent communion and spiritual romance. These addictive habits either dull and deaden our yearnings for a satisfaction we fear we’ll never find or they provide an alternative counterfeit fulfillment that we think will bring long-term happiness, counterfeits like cocaine, overeating, illicit affairs, busyness, efficiency, image, or obsession with physical beauty. They all find their power in the inescapable yearning of the human heart to be fascinated and pleased and enthralled. Our hearts will invariably lead us either to the fleeting pleasures of addiction or to God.

Sam Storms

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Quick And Easy Pizza Crust

January 30, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Bread flour
1/2	t	Salt
1/2	t	Sugar
1		Quick-rise yeast
3/4	c	Warm water, 120 to 130
		degrees
1	T	Olive oil
		Cooking spray
2	T	Cornmeal

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center
of mixture. Combine water and oil; add to flour mixture. Stir until
mixture forms a ball.  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface;
knead until smooth and  elastic (about 10 minutes). Place the dough in
a large bowl coated  with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and
let rise in a warm  place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 45 minutes or
until doubled in  bulk. Punch dough down; divide in half. Cover and let
dough rest 10  minutes.  Working with one portion at a time (cover
remaining dough to keep from  drying), roll each portion into a 10-inch
circle on a lightly floured  surface. Place dough on two baking sheets,
each sheet sprinkled with  one tablespoon cornmeal.  To grill dough:
Prepare your grill. Place pizza round on grill rack coated with
cooking spray; grill 3 minutes or until puffy and golden. Turn crust
over with grill marked side up and top with your favorite toppings  and
cook with lid closed until cheese is bubbly. (I've tried this.  It's
easy and very delicious!)  Yield: 2 (10-inch) pizza crusts.  Posted to
FOODWINE Digest  by Jennifer F Cote <j.cote@JUNO.COM> on  Dec 19, 1997

A Message from our Provider:

“Thankfulness to God is a recognition that God in His goodness and faithfulness has provided for us and cared for us, both physically and spiritually. It is a recognition that we are totally dependent upon Him; that all that we are and have comes from God. #Jerry Bridges”

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 1178 Calories From Fat: 168 Total Fat: 19.3g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1179.2mg Potassium: 319.9mg Carbohydrates: 212.6g Fiber: 7.7g Sugar: 3g Protein: 34.1g