18 7 / 2011
on teaching children law before they know Jesus
“Why then the law?
It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made..”
(Galatians 3:19)
06 4 / 2011
the kind of fasting
6 ”No, this is the kind of fasting I want:
Free those who are wrongly imprisoned;
lighten the burden of those who work for you.
Let the oppressed go free,
and remove the chains that bind people.
7 Share your food with the hungry,
and give shelter to the homeless.
Give clothes to those who need them,
and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
(Leviticus 16:6-7)
25 3 / 2011
He suffered according to God’s plan.
18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. (Acts 3)
23 this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. (Acts 2)26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” (Luke 24)
27 for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, 28 to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place. (Acts 4)10 Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him;
he has put him to grief; (Isaiah 53)
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21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. (I Peter 2)
24 3 / 2011
He didn’t defend Himself.
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
yet he opened not his mouth;
like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
so he opened not his mouth. (Isaiah 53:7)
62 And the high priest stood up and said, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?” 63 But Jesus remained silent. (Matthew 26)
12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. (Matthew 27)
8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. 9 So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. (Luke 23)
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20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. (I Peter 2)
32 “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. (Luke 6)
26 1 / 2011
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Pay close attention to what you are doing while you work, for precision in small details can make the difference between passable cooking and fine food. If a recipe says, “cover casserole and regulate heat so liquid simmers very slowly,” “heat the butter until its foam begins to subside,” or “beat the hot sauce into the egg yolks by driblets,” follow it. You may be slow and clumsy at first, but with practice you will pick up speed and style.
Allow yourself plenty of time. Most dishes can be assembled, or started, or partially cooked in advance. If you are not an old campaigner, do not plan more than one long or complicated recipe for a meal or you will wear yourself out and derive no pleasure from your efforts.
If food is to be baked or broiled, be sure your oven is hot before the dish goes in. Otherwise soufflés will not rise, pie crusts will collapse, and gratinéed dishes will overcook before they brown.
A pot saver is a self-hampering cook. Use all the pans, bowls, and equipment you need, but soak them in water as soon as you are through with them. Clean up after yourself frequently to avoid confusion.
Train yourself to use your hands and fingers; they are wonderful instruments. Train yourself to handle hot foods; this will save time. Keep your knives sharp.
Above all, have a good time.
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from Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child
As seen at Always Order Dessert
21 1 / 2011
on Raw Milk
“Let me guess, you have concerns regarding raw milk. Well I’m here to tell you to get over it, in a really polite and respectful way. I too had some concerns and turns out, surprise! my concerns were fueled with false information. So I’m here to set the record straight, super straight, on the basis of my experience with the Family Cow.”
21 1 / 2011
"A man can’t be always defending the truth; there must be a time to feed on it."
