Pursuing God's Purpose and Promises For Women
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Overview for our June newsletter:
- The Promise Center News
- "The Placement of The Cross" by Karla Maxwell
- "Identifying Low Carb Foods"
- What's happening in your area?
- Our contact information
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The Promise Center's News
The Promise Center in Clyde, TX is running at full speed now, with the food pantry open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and a new class beginning in July. Please keep this on-going outreach ministry in your prayers as they expand their services to the local communities.
Beginning on Thursday, June 7th from Noon to 1:30 we will be studying the book,
When Helping Hurts
. The study will take seven weeks to complete if we do the short version and thirteen if we go deeper into the material. We have a few copies of the book at the Center and the cost is $15. You can also order it from Amazon. The study is open to anyone who would like to attend. Please feel free to call if you have any questions, or if you will be able to join us. The office number is (325) 893-3777, or you can reach Linda Humiston at (303) 726-0932. We would love to have you learn how to minister to others from a Biblical perspective of understanding and humility that allows you to help without causing harm to others or yourself.
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The Placement of The Cross
By Karla Maxwell
Promise Helpers
The act of Jesus dying on the cross to cover our sins was not only the last blood sacrifice for us to be in right standing with God the Father, it was and still is a vivid picture with a strong message for the world to see.
The placement of The Son of God’s cross was not in the middle of two other crosses by accident. The placement of Jesus’ cross had purpose, just as His coming to earth had purpose, just as we were created by Him with purpose.
The placement of His cross was in the middle of two criminals that deserved their punishment. The placement of Jesus’ cross depicted eternal
death
on one side and eternal
life
on the other side; sin and salvation, as one criminal rejected and hurled insults at Christ, and the second criminal asked that Jesus would remember him on that day. The Father sent His only Son to draw a line in the sand with the cross to pictorially say, “You are either for Me or you are against Me (Matthew 12:30). Choose this day whom you will serve (Joshua 24:15a, Acts 4:12).”
When we look at a cross in the ground, it resembles a sword pierced into the earth. In the Bible, a sword represents the Word of God. Jesus Christ is the Word of God, the Living Word, the Sword (Rev. 1:16). He conquered the enemy in the enemy’s territory when He died on the cross. His final words were, “It is finished”— Jesus, The Word of God, had the last word in the spiritual war with Satan.
We still have spiritual battles every day of our lives because the earth is Satan’s domain until Jesus returns, but the Lord conquered Satan and He gave us authority over Satan by allowing us to use His name, “Jesus”, the Living Word, the Sword, to fight our battles (John 14:12-14, Acts 4:10). The war has already been won when we
stand on His Word
,
follow
Him,
walk
with Him,
seek
Him,
glorify
Him,
thank
Him,
praise and worship
Him. With Jesus by our side we are more than conquerors. When we metaphorically hold onto the cross where He bore our sins— the cross that resembles a sword in the ground, we can do battle with the enemy and not grow weary because it is a reminder to us the battle is already won (Deut. 31:6, John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Eph 6:10-17).
Jesus’ arms are extended to the left and the right, east and west, to serve as a remind to us that Love begins with God the Father, and when we look to the Son of God, we see The Father. Jesus’ arms are extended OUT not UP to show us His Love is eternal. His Love will never end because, just as the east never meets the west-- a never-ending circle-- Christ’s love for us is never-ending. May we all extend our arms out to the left and the right, to the east and the west, every day to show our complete surrender to Him; our death to self (Galatians 2:20) -- show Him we have a never-ending love for Him when we fully surrender to Him. To God be the Glory!
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Identifying Low Carbohydrate Foods
By Karen Bates from Tips.net
There are several reasons why you might be watching your carbohydrate intake. You might be on a low-carbohydrate diet or maybe you have a health reason that requires you to lower your intake. Whatever your reason for wanting to eat fewer carbohydrates, you will need to have the knowledge of which foods are low in carbohydrates and can be eaten more often.
Fortunately, there are many delicious foods that also happen to be low in carbohydrates. You shouldn't feel hungry or miss the carbohydrate-laden foods that could ruin your eating goals. There are a lot of filling and satisfying options out there, even if you have to make substitutions for some foods.
- Meats are a low-carbohydrate option. When most people think of "low carb," they probably think of meat first, and for good reason: many meats have no carbohydrates at all. With meat, you have many options and a variety of ways to prepare your food. If you are watching your carbohydrate intake due to a diet, keep in mind that some meats (such as red meats) can be high in fat and should probably be eaten less often. Lean meats like chicken, poultry and fish are great foods to help you enjoy a high-protein, low-carbohydrate lifestyle. Try grilling some chicken or baking fish in the oven. Eat deli meats for a more convenient option.
- Dairy foods can also be low in carbohydrates. Cheese is a filling and low-carbohydrate option that can help you feel satisfied and full. You can sprinkle it onto other foods or enjoy it as a snack by itself. Eggs are also an excellent low-carbohydrate food as well, and they are easy to prepare.
- Nuts and seeds are a great way to enjoy a low-carbohydrate, high-protein snack. Almonds, peanuts, and other nuts taste great and are quite filling.
Many vegetables are low in carbohydrates. Broccoli, zucchini, cabbage, and peppers are just a few lower-carbohydrate options you have to choose from. Vegetables are healthy and are an important part of a balanced diet. As a bonus, many vegetables are also high in fiber, which is important in a high-protein diet.
Even though you may be trying to cut carbohydrates, you are still likely to crave high-carbohydrate foods like bread and pasta once in a while. It is possible to find special low-carbohydrate breads, or perhaps you could fill a tortilla with the contents of a sandwich instead of putting it between bread slices. You should also be able to find lower-carbohydrate options for pastas as well as other foods that you might be craving.
Promise Helpers does not endorse nor is it affiliated with Tips.net
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What's Happening In Your Area
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Albany
No activities at this time
Contact Becky Presley
bapresley@hotmail.com
Clyde
The Promise Center
Prayer Time
Thursday mornings 10:30-11:30, Book Study at Noon
Food Pantry open Tues. and Thur. 10:00-Noon
Contact Linda Humiston or Christy Thompson at The Promise Center
The Promise Center phone number (325) 893-3777
Cross Plains
Bible Study
The home of Connie Kirkham
Monday evenings 6:30-8:00
Contact Connie Kirkham
cliffandconnie6@yahoo.com
Hamilton
Biblical Foundations of Freedom by Art Mathias
Monday evenings 7:00
Contact Alicia Cortez
a3cortez@yahoo.com
Parker/ Wise /Tarrant Counties
Biblical Foundations of Freedom
by Art Mathias
The home of Debbie Barber
Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30ish
Contact Debbie Barber
jubileedeb@centurylink.net
Biblical Foundations of Freedom
by Art Mathias
Saturdays mornings 10:00-12:00
Fort Worth
Contact Debbie Barber
jubileedeb@centurylink.net
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Our mailing and physical addresses
PO Box 1104
222 Archer St.
Clyde, TX 79510
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Promise Helpers is a non-profit Christian ministry for women that seeks to help women experience the fullness of God’s purpose and promises for them. Our desire is to bring women to a place of personal wholeness so they can bring wholeness to their marriages, homes, families and communities. Promise Helpers is women ministering to women, reminding one another of the promises of God and encouraging one another to implement those promises into their daily lives. The foundation of Promise Helpers is prayer, for apart from Jesus Christ we can do nothing.
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