28 Dec 2015

“For your sakes he became poor.”

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“For your sakes he became poor.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9 The Lord Jesus Christ was eternally rich, glorious, and exalted; but “though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor.” As the rich saint cannot be true in his communion with his poor brethren unless of his substance he ministers to their necessities, so (the same rule holding with the head as between the members), it is impossible that our Divine Lord could have had fellowship with us … Read More

21 Dec 2015

Betty’s Swedish Pepparkakor

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Pepparkakor are the most traditional of all Swedish Christmas cookies. The fragrance of these cookies, along with their attractive appearance, combine to make them a vital part of the Christmas celebration. Each family, or at least each village, in Sweden seems to have its own version of this recipe. This was my mother’s, or perhaps my maternal grandmother’s. 1 cup butter 1 and 1/2 cups sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon dark corn syrup 2 teaspoons soda 1 tablespoon warm … Read More