more FOODS for the DANIEL FAST

notes from Cindy DeOms

NOTES: Over the days of this fast we will share with you notes and insight from Cindy who has been a leader at our church. Her insight will help us to stick to the fast and make it successful.

CHIA SEEDS

OK, who hasn't seen a chia pet? Not too many, I'd say. This may sound funny but it's true, the same stuff that made "hair" in a little ceramic novelty is an ancient good-for-you food. Check it out:

http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_saco6.pdf

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3061/2

Chia seeds are an unprocessed whole food that can be absorbed by your body (unlike flax seed). They are naturally high in fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Fiber is good because it helps slow down the way your body processes sugar, which makes the digestion process more Sunday drivin', less roller coaster ride. Plus, it helps you feel full! Antioxidants help protect your body on a cell level. Omega-3 is proven to be good for the heart and is being studied for potential benefits to disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Chia seeds are teeny tiny little black and white seeds. They don't have much of a taste but when wet, they develop a gel around the seed itself. That gel makes them very useful for vegan baking as they help bind food together. Ground up, they can be used in place of eggs in all kinds of things, cornbread for instance.

You can add chia seeds to salads (as is or sprouted) or add a tablespoon or two when making crackers or bread. Whole wheat bread can be a challenge to make because it tends to be crumbly but chia seeds can help the texture. I've heard (but never tried) that they are a great energy booster gel when eaten after being soaked in coconut milk for ten minutes or so. I'm a texture kind of person and don't like to eat "gel" things in general. However, adding a tablespoon to oatmeal works great and not noticeable at all, even for me.

You can purchase Chia seeds in health food stores or online.

For more information about The Community Fellowship or The Community Dream Center, call276-647-8231 or email info@thecommunityfellowship.org.

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

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