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« Previous EntriesThe Christian and the State
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Intercession
Although the responsibility of intercession is mentioned last, it is perhaps the most important. “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority” (1 Timothy 2:1,2).
In addition to giving thanks, what should be our specific petitions [...]
The Celestial Railroad
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010The Slough of Despond
Our coach rattled out of the city, and, at a short distance from its outskirts, passed over a bridge of elegant construction, but somewhat too slight, as I imagined, to sustain any considerable weight. On both sides lay an extensive quagmire, which could not have been more disagreeable either to sight or [...]
Empanadas (Mexican Turnovers)
Saturday, May 1st, 20102 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup cold milk
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in bowl.
Cut in shortening.
Add milk.
Stir into a ball, handling like pie crust.
Roll out thin, cut in 4″ rounds or squares.
Place a spoonful of filling on one half of a round.
Fold over, moisten edges and press firmly [...]