War... what is it good for?

Watching the Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims attack and kill one another, I quickly wonder if they really believe in anything? Supposely, the Islamic faith promotes peace. And I wonder about the kind of witness they provide as they continue to kill one another.

Then I remember that the genocide in Rwanda was largely among two ethnic groups who claim to be Christians. And I need to be honest... Many of our nation's leaders claim to be 'born again Christians' and yet hundreds, if not thousands, of fellow Christians in Iraq have been killed by us in the past two years...

food...

When I consider our small faith commuity, I am reminded of the importance of communion over food and drink. Two weeks ago we had another group join us for a gathering, and we had great food as usual. To compliment one of the chef's of the evening, here's one great (and healthy) recipe.

Oriental Chicken Salad –recipe of Amy Wolthuis

2 T butter
1 pkg Oriental flavor Ramen
2 T sesame seeds
1/4 c sugar
1/4 white vinegar
1 T sesame or veg oil
1/2 t pepper
2 cups cooked chicken, cut up
4 green onions, sliced
16 oz cole slaw mix or one med head napa cabbage, shredded (I prefer the cabbage)
11 oz can mandarin oranges

Melt butter in skillet over med heat.
Break block of noodles into bite sized pieces over skillet and add to butter.
Cook 2 min, stirring occasionally.
Add sesame seeds and cook about 2 min longer, until noodles are golden brown.
Remove from heat and cool.
Combine Ramen seasoning mix, sugar, vinegar, oil & pepper.
Combine cabbage, chicken, onions and oranges.
Toss with noodles and dressing immediately before serving.

Serves 6 as a main dish. Omit chicken for a side dish, serves 8-10.