Name: Western Wheat Pilaf
Ingredients: 1/2 c Finely chopped onion; 2 tb Margarine; 1 c Bulgur wheat; 2 Bouillon cubes (chicken-flavored); 2 c Water; 1 Orange; juiced (about 1/4 c); Sherry; 1/2 c California Dried Figs (finely chopped); 3 tb Sesame seeds or pine nuts; 1 ts Finely grated orange peel

There are many things concerning this work [of revival] that are well known. These are sufficient to determine it to be the work of God… The Spirit who is at work takes people’s minds off the vanities of the world. He engages them in a deep concern about eternal happiness. He puts their thoughts on earnestly seeking their salvation. He convinces them of the dreadfulness of sin and of their own guile and miserable natural state. The Spirit awakens men’s consciences and makes them aware of God’s awful anger. He causes in them a great desire and earnest care and endeavor to obtain God’s favor. He causes them to be more diligent in the use of His appointed means of grace. Especially, this is seen in a greater desire to hear and read the word of God. And it is well known that the Spirit who is at work operates as the Spirit of truth. He makes people more aware of what is really true in those things that concern their eternal salvation. He impresses on them that they must die and that life is very short and uncertain. He shows them there is a great sin-hating God to whom they are accountable and who will fix them in an eternal state in another world. He shows them they stand in great need of a Savior. He makes persons more aware of the value of Jesus who was crucified and their need of Him. And this awareness moves them earnestly to seek an interest in Him.

Jonathan Edwards

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats	California	Side dish, Grains	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Finely chopped onion
2	tb	Margarine
1	c	Bulgur wheat
2		Bouillon cubes (chicken-flavored)
2	c	Water
1		Orange; juiced (about 1/4 c)
		Sherry
1/2	c	California Dried Figs (finely chopped)
3	tb	Sesame seeds or pine nuts
1	ts	Finely grated orange peel

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute onion in margarine until soft. Stir in wheat to coat with margarine.
Add low fat chicken bouillon cubes and water.  Measure orange juice and
add enough sherry to make 1/2 cup.  Add to pilaf.  Cover and simmer over
low heat for 35 minutes.  Five minutes before serving, stir in figs,
sesame seeds or pine nuts and orange peel.  Cover to complete cooking.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Each serving contains about: Calories 248, Fat 6.97G, Sodium 378MG,
Cholesterol 0.400MG, Protein 6.06G, Carbohydrates 40.1G, Fiber 9.43G
Source: Fabulous Figs The Fitness Fruit
Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/califfig.zip

A Message from our Provider:

“Do not look to your hope, but to Christ, the source of your hope. #Charles Spurgeon”

In contrast [to the Old Covenant], the New Covenant has a spiritual means of entrance: one must believe and be saved (Acts 16:31). Therefore, one’s spiritual life is closely connected to the sign of baptism. If baptism indicates an entrance into the New Covenant, then only those devoted to God and trusting in Jesus should be baptized. True circumcision, as Paul preaches in Romans 2:29, is that of the heart, and it is accomplished by the Spirit. In other words, a person today enters a covenant relationship with God not based on a physical act but on the Spirit’s work in the heart.

Unknown Author