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A quick study of the Body of Christ, and His family
Without all parts of the body healthy and active we will not be as effective as we should be. How do we as children of God come together to assist those in need? In fact…who is in need? Or are there really needs, and what are they? How do we get our own needs met?

Heb 3:13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.

Heb 10:24-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-- and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Philemon 1:7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

  • What does encouragement do?
  • What forms can it take?
  • What can I do to encourage others?
  • In what areas do I need encouragement?

Eph 4:11-13 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

  • Who are the people identified in this passage?
  • Where do I fit in?
  • Am I being equipped?
  • Equipping?
  • Becoming mature?
  • Promoting unity?

Exod 17:9-16 Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands." So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.

When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up-- one on one side, one on the other-- so that his hands remained steady till sunset. So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword. Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write this on a scroll as something to be remembered and make sure that Joshua hears it, because I will completely blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven."

Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner. He said, "For hands were lifted up to the throne of the LORD. The LORD will be at war against the Amalekites from generation to generation."

  • What battles are those around me facing?
  • How might I hold them up?
  • Will the Lord be victorious without me?
  • Am I passing on the word of victory?
 
 
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Peanutty Ribs
Peanutty Ribs

Peanutty Ribs

Taste of Home Cooking School
Brand-Name Cookbook Spring 2005

¼ c creamy peanut butter

1 ½ tsp hot pepper sauce

¼ c soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

3 T vinegar

3-4 lbs pork ribs

2 T sugar

Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, hot pepper sauce, and garlic in bowl; stir until creamy.

Place ribs in shallow, foil lined pan, meaty side down; brush thoroughly with about 1/3 of sauce mixture. Cover pan tightly with foil; bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Remove foil; drain off pan drippings. Brush ribs with 1/3 of remaining sauce mixture; return to oven and bake, uncovered, 15 min. Turn ribs over and brush with remaining sauce mixture; bake 15 min longer or until ribs are golden brown and tender.

 
Mary’s Chicken
Mary’s Chicken

Mary’s Chicken

Uses chicken thighs

SAUCE

  

2/3 c sugar

¼ c + 1 T soy sauce

½ c white vinegar

¼ c + 1 T catsup

Mix together and heat

  

FLOUR MIXTURE

  

1/3 c flour

2 tsp cornstarch

1 egg (beaten)

  

Chicken thighs

  

Roll chicken in flour, cornstarch mixture then egg. Brown

Place chicken in 9x13 pan, pour sauce over, bake cover at 350 30 min each side. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

Asian Grilled Steaks with Spicy Herb Sauce
Asian Grilled Steaks with Spicy Herb Sauce

Asian Grilled Steaks with Spicy Herb Sauce

Crisco Recipe

MARINADE

  

2/3 c oil

1 tsp red pepper flakes

3 T cooking sherry

½ tsp salt

3 T sugar

6 strip steaks, 1-inch thick

1 ½ T garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 T sesame oil

  
   

SPICY HERB SAUCE

  

1 c cilantro, including stems

1 ½ tsp garlic

1/3 c oil

½ tsp sesame oil

1 T fresh lime juice

½ tsp minced galapeno

3 T soy sauce

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Marinade:
Stir together oil, sherry, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, pepper flakes and salt in a 9X13 inch baking dish. (I used a zip lock bag). Shake to mix sugar. Add steaks, shake to coat. Marinate 1 hour, turning once.

Spicy Herb Sauce:
Mix all ingredients together

Steaks:
Remove from marinade; season with salt and pepper. Cook steaks on medium-hot grill for 3-4 min per side for med rare. Top each steak with sauce. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

 
Microwave Carmel Corn
Microwave Carmel Corn

Microwave Carmel Corn

Melody Asbill

3 quarts popped corn

¼ c white syrup

½ c butter

¼ tsp baking soda

1 c brown sugar

1 large paper sack

Cook brown sugar, butter and Karo in microwave for 4 minutes

When done add soda and stir well

Put popcorn in sack and pour syrup over

Put in microwave for 1 min 35 sec on high

Take out, shake and put back in for 30 seconds

Do this 4 MORE times

Pour onto cookie sheet and let cool
Confetti Pasta Salad with Chicken
Confetti Pasta Salad with Chicken

Confetti Pasta Salad with Chicken

Cooking Light/April 2000

½ c water

½ tsp dried oregano

¼ c dry white wine

¼ tsp garlic powder

3-4oz chicken breast

¼ tsp black pepper

1 large garlic clove, sliced

4 c cooked very short, tube-shaped pasta

1 ½ c plain yogurt

(1 1/3 c uncooked)

¼ c light mayonnaise

½ c chopped celery

2 ½ T fresh lemon juice

½ c finely chopped red bell pepper

1 T cider vinegar

½ c finely chopped green bell pepper

2 tsp spicy brown mustard

½ c finely chopped carrot

¾ tsp salt

¼ c chopped fresh parsley

 1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is done. Remove the chicken pieces from broth; cool and coarsely chop. Bring broth to a boil over high hear; cook until reduced to ¼ c (about 5 minutes). Cool

2. OPTIONAL: Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels, and spread to ½ inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels, and let stand 4 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula.

3. Combine the reduced broth, yogurt, mayonnaise, and next 7 ingredients (mayonnaise through black pepper) in a large bowl. Stir in the chick, pasta and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill thoroughly. Yield: 8-1 cup servings.
Asian Vegetable Stir-fry
Asian Vegetable Stir-fry

Asian Vegetable Stir-fry

Cooking light

2 T tomato paste

1 yellow squash, quarter lengthwise, cut 1” pieces

1 T rice vinegar

1 c chopped celery

1 T soy sauce

2 c ¼ inch thick green peppers

1 tsp curry powder

½ c water

½ tsp salt

¼ cup sliced water chestnuts, drained

1/8 tsp pepper

2 c thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage

2 T oil

1 T pine nuts

1 sweet onion, cut in 8 wedges

 

1 med zucchini, quarters lengthwise, cut in 1”pieces

  

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.

2. Heat oil in a dutch oven pan on medium beat. Add onion, stir-fry 1 minute. Increase heat to medium high. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and celery; stir-fry 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, water and water chestnuts; stir-fry 3 minutes.

3. Add tomato paste mixture; bring to boil and cook 1 minute. Stir in cabbage and pine nuts. Yield: 6 servings.