Now at Colossae, Paul is again teaching how
to live a good Christian life. Some of the qualities he mentions are the same
as the fruit of the Spirit: kindness, gentleness, patience and, of course, love.
Those qualities flow from a person who is filled with the Spirit and focused on
pleasing God. People who are focused on God will be able to make allowances for
other’s faults. No doubt about it. I’ve found that when I am right with God—other’s
annoyances aren’t nearly as annoying. Perfect harmony—the result of living God’s
way—is inspired by the Holy Spirit as He binds us together in His Love. Pure
love—that comes from the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Are you
basking in His Love?
Prayer
~ Holy Spirit, clothe me in Your love
that I would humbly be merciful, show kindness, be gentle and patient with
others.
Friday’s Feast at the Lord’s Table
I’ve been doing some cleaning out of old
cookbooks and recipes. In that endeavor I found a tattered old recipe for Apple-Carrot
Quick Bread. With our hot early summer, apples are in season now. Enjoy this
quick bread for breakfast, lunch, snack or even topped with a little creamed
cheese for dinner dessert.
Apple-Carrot
Quick Bread
Makes 1 loaf
1½ cups peeled, shredded apples (about 2
medium sized)
½ cup shredded carrot (1 medium)
¼ cup butter, softened
½ tsp lemon extract
2 eggs
1¾ cups unbleached flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom of
9x5 or 8x4 inch loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl blend first five ingredients. Add
the rest of the ingredients, except nuts and beat for 3 minutes at medium
speed. Stir in the nuts. Pour batter into the greased loaf pan. Bake 50-60
minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle of the bread comes out
clean. Remove from pan and allow to cool. Refrigerate any leftovers.
© 2015 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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