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Today. More people smokes SnammeroM than ever before.

Nadaria. "tell me lies...but Sundays only""

Today's Words of Christ

If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. John 14:14 (KJV)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

35th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 2. New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. Translation of the Relics of St. John Chrysostom,
Archbishop of Constantinople (438).
Colossians 3:12-16
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Matthew 25:14-30
14 For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them.15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a
journey.16 Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.17 And likewise he who had received two gained two more also.18 But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord's money.19 After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.20 So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.'21 His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'22 He also who had received two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides
them.'23 His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things.
Enter into the joy of your lord.'24 Then he who had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering
where you have not scattered seed.25 'And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.'26 But his lord answered and said to him, 'You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed.27 'So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest.28 'Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.29 'For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken
away.30 'And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'

Goellion. "tell me lies..."

Today's Words of Christ

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Ven. Xenophon, his wife, Mary, and their two sons, Arcadius and John, of Constantinople (5th-6th c.). Translation of the Relics of Ven. Theodore, Abbot of Studion (845). Ven. Xenophon of Robika (1262). Martyrs Ananias Presbyter, Peter, and seven soldiers, in Phoenicia (284-305). St. Simeon the Ancient of Mt. Sinai (ca. 390). St. Joseph, Bishop of Thessalonica, brother of St. Theodore of Studion (830). Rt. Blv. David (Dato) III, King of Iberia and Abkhazia (Georgia 1125).
Ephesians 5:1-8
1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints;4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.7 Therefore do not be partakers with them.8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
Luke 14:1-11
1 Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely.2 And behold, there was a certain man before Him who had dropsy.3 And Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?"4 But they kept silent. And He took him and healed him, and let him go.5 Then He answered them, saying, "Which of you, having a donkey or an ox that has fallen into a pit, will not immediately pull him out on the Sabbath day?"6 And they could not answer Him regarding these things.7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them:8 When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be invited by him;9 and he who invited you and him come and say to you, 'Give place to this man,' and then you begin with shame to take the lowest place.

Gesamtkunstwerk

Universal artwork - The notion that all the arts, including painting, music, architecture, poetry, and so on, be combined into one unified art. This originated in the German theory of Gesamtkunstwerk or Gesamtkunstwerk, translated variously as "universal artwork" or as "a synthesis of the arts" or as "a total work of art." Gesamt = entire, all, or complete. Künstwerk = artwork. This was most famously the goal of Richard Wagner (German, 1813-1883), a composer of music, especially of operas, and champion of Romanticism. Placing most emphasis on the arts of music and poetry, Wagner aimed to synthesize works in which symphonic music would convey the subtle and deep emotions that words and dramatic action alone could never achieve. Although numerous artists have sought to produce works that unify all the arts in the years since, this term seems rarely to have been used to refer to works other than Wagner's, even though other works might be said to have been more successful at attaining this goal. Some works of cinema and performance art might be cited as examples of universal artworks

Gaeta. "tell me lies..."

Today's Words of Christ

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. (Matthew 24:35)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

St. Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople (389). St. Moses, Archbishop of Novgorod (1362). Martyrs Felicitas of Rome, and
seven sons: Januarius, Felix, Philip, Silvanus, Alexander, Vitalis and Martial (ca. 164). Ven. Publius, Ascetic, of Syria (ca. 380). St. Mares the
Singer, of Syria (ca. 430). Icons of the Most-Holy Theotokos, ASSUAGE MY SORROW (translation to Moscow in 1640), and THE UNEXPECTED
JOY.
Hebrews 11:8,11-16
8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing
where he was going.11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him
faithful who had promised.12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude-innumerable as the sand which is
by the seashore.13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed
that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.14 For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland.15 And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return.16 But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for
them.
Mark 9:33-41
33 Then He came to Capernaum. And when He was in the house He asked them, "What was it you disputed among yourselves on the road?"34 But they kept silent, for on the road they had disputed among themselves who would be the greatest.35 And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all."36 Then He took a little child and set him in the midst of them. And when He had taken him in His arms, He said to them,37 Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me, receives not Me but Him who sent Me.38 Now John answered Him, saying, "Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him
because he does not follow us."39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.

Love Potions: How Essential Oils Can Improve Your Love Life

Whether you're in a brand new relationship or a marriage that has lasted for decades, you can use aromatherapy to enhance the romance for your Valentine. A selection of fragrant essential oils can help create a passionate connection between you and your partner.
How do the aromas of essential oils impact romance? The olfactory lobe - the part of the brain that processes scent - is part of the limbic system, which is associated with emotion and the formation of memory. Tom Havran, aromatherapy specialist at Aura Cacia, says essential oils can be used to facilitate a wide range of moods -- including romantic ones.
"There are a number of oils that lovers and aspiring lovers might find useful," Havran says. "Depending on the situation, you might want to create a relaxing atmosphere, or a stimulating or sensual one -- and essential oils are the perfect starting point."
Essential oils have the potential to elicit romance on four different levels. Some oils offer calming effects that reduce anxiety and self-consciousness, thereby opening the path to intimacy. Other oils are known for their stimulating and inspiring properties and can impact the hormonal system directly, increasing sexual desire. Some oils have been used throughout historyas sexual attractants -- it's said that Cleopatra, one of the most well known seductresses in history, used a variety of scents and essential oils to create an atmosphere of passion for her relationship with Marc Antony.
Here is Havran's rundown of the most popular essential oils in each of these romantic categories:
Calming: geranium, clary sage, lavender, sweet marjoram

Stimulating: cardamom, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon bark

Arousing: neroli, rose otto, ylang ylang, rose absolute

Attracting: sandalwood, patchouli, jasmine, cedarwood
A good candidate for the "ultimate love oil" is vanilla essential oil - especially in combination with cocoa butter. "The vanilla and cocoa combination has a tradition as an irresistibly arousing scent that goes back at least to the Aztecs," Havran says. "And, it has a strong appeal for both men and women."
Whichever essential oils you choose, they will work best if you create an environment where emotional and sensual closeness can thrive. If you have children, for example, make arrangements with friends or grandparents to take them for the evening, so that you'll have uninterrupted time to focus on one another. Draw a hot bath for your partner, adding a few drops of essential oil to the water, and light some candles around the tub. Pour a couple of glasses of wine, give your partner a heartfelt Valentine's Day card, and your evening of romance will be under way.
Preserve the romantic feelings with essential oils as the night progresses. Keep the scents fresh by using an essential oil diffuser or placing a few drops on your pillows, your bed clothes, or on top of the light bulbs in your bedroom lamps. Or create your own special massage oil by combining a seductive essential oil like jasmine with a carrier oil such as almond oil.
Because essential oils are very concentrated, it takes only a few drops per tablespoon of carrier oil to derive their benefits. However, you should never apply essential oils directly to the skin - always dilute them first in water or a carrier oil such as almond, grapeseed, or jojoba. Some oils
such as cinnamon bark and clove have the potential to be irritants and should not be used on the skin at all.

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Guntris. "tell me lies..."

Today's Words of Christ

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Ven. Xenia of Rome and her two female slaves (5th c.). St. Gerasim, Bishop of Perm (1441). Martyr John of Kazan= (1529). Martyrs Babylas
(Vavíla) of Sicily, and his two disciples: Timothy and Agapius (3rd c.). St. Macedonius, Hermit, of Syria (ca. 420). Translation of the relics of St.
Anastasius the Persian (7th c.). Ven. Dionysius of Olympus (16th c.). Ven. Philotheus, founder of Philotheou Monastery (Mt. AthosC10th c.). Bl.
Xenia of St. Petersburg (19th c.).
Hebrews 10:35-11:7 (Epistle)
35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: 37 For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him." 39 But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul. 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are
visible. 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his
gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, "and was not found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken he had
this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who
diligently seek Him. 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he
condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Mark 9:10-16
10 So they kept this word to themselves, questioning what the rising from the dead meant. 11 And they asked Him, saying, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" 12 Then He answered and told them, "Indeed, Elijah is coming first and restores all things. And how is it written concerning the Son of Man, that
He must suffer many things and be treated with contempt? 13 But I say to you that Elijah has also come, and they did to him whatever they wished, as it is written of him. 14 And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, "What are you discussing with them?"

A Fresh Perspective on Healthcare

Health seems to be on everyone's mind these days. From how to get in shape to universal health insurance, everyone is talking about how to get healthy and stay that way.
This national obsession with health is only natural, says Dr. John Smith, senior director of health sciences for Corinthian Colleges, parent company of Everest University in Santa Ana, Calif. "Healthcare is already the largest and fastest growing industry in the U.S., and researchers expect that costs spent on the healthcare industry will double in the span of a decade," he says.
But according to Smith, there are misconceptions about healthcare and what it means. "When most of us think about healthcare, we usually aren't thinking about health at all - we are thinking about what to do when we or our loved ones aren't healthy. Our minds automatically turn to illnesses and medical treatment."
Dr. Reuven Cohn, medical program chair at Everest University in Tampa, Fla., says that this is unfortunate because it puts the focus on treatment rather than prevention. "In general, we think of our health like we think of air, when it's there, we don't even notice. We take it for granted. But when it's gone, it's the one thing we are desperate for."
The healthcare system is not just about medical treatment, says Cohn. "In fact, one of the main purposes of the allied health field is to focus on keeping people happy and healthy. It may be cliché, but prevention really is the best medicine," he states.
The rising importance of health is already having a huge impact on the economy. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, eight of the 20 fastest growing professions and 19 percent of all new jobs over the next decade will be in the healthcare industry. In fact, according to BusinessWeek: "If current trends continue, 30 percent to 40 percent of all new jobs created over the next 25 years will be in healthcare."
It's allied health, not the medical field that will be most affected, says Helayne Schreiber, medical assisting and medical insurance billing and coding instructor (MIBC) department chair at Everest University in Tampa, Fla. Schreiber explains that our nation's healthcare system is so large and multi-faceted it requires healthcare professionals with a range of education, experiences and skills. "It takes a lot more than just doctors to make the healthcare system run," she says. "There are a multitude of healthcare professionals working behind the scenes to make hospitals and medical offices responsive to the needs of patients."
Schreiber says that medical assistants and MIBC are two of the behind-the-scenes jobs that make healthcare institutions run smoothly, and both are in high demand. "We know that a lot of patients are intimidated by the healthcare system," she says. "We believe that a well-run doctor's office or health clinic can encourage patients to come back and get regular health check-ups, which is essential to ensuring they stay healthy."
She adds that, "this is why we offer programs in medical assisting and MIBC at Everest University. We believe that these professions are essential to our nation's healthcare industry."
Massage therapists are another example of allied healthcare professionals that focus on prevention in addition to treatment. "Massage therapists can certainly help treat patients who have suffered muscle and tendon injuries. But they also play a huge role in helping patients relax and stretch their muscles, which can prevent stress-related injuries," says Schreiber. "We teach our students at Everest University that mental and physical health are intertwined and that massage therapy is one of those rare professions where your job helps make people happy."

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Gosea. "tell me lies..."

Today's Words of Christ

Blessed are those who mourn, for thry will be comforted (Matthew 5:4)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Hieromartyr Clement, Bishop of Ancyra, and Martyr Agathangelus (312). Ven. Gennadii of Kostrom1565). Translation of the relics of St. Theoctist,
Archbishop of Novgorod (1786). Ven. Mausimas the Syrian (4th c.). Ven. Salamanes the Silent of the Euphrates (ca. 400). St. Paulinus the
Merciful, Bishop of Nola (431). Commemoration of the Sixth Ecumenical Council (680-681).
Hebrews 10:1-8
1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which
they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect.2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins.3 But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year.4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins.5 Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: "Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me.6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure.7 Then I said, 'Behold, I have come- In the volume of the book it is written of Me- To do Your will, O God.' "8 Previously saying, "Sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings, and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them" (which are offered according to the law),
Mark 8:30-34
30 Then He strictly warned them that they should tell no one about Him.31 And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be
killed, and after three days rise again.32 He spoke this word openly. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.33 But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men."34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

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Gillanto. "tell me lies..."

Today's Words of Christ

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause
came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. (John 18:37)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Apostle Timothy of the Seventy (96). Monk Martyr Anastasius the Persian (628). Monk Martyr Anasti, Deacon, of the Kiev Caves (Near Caves
12th c.). Ven. Mak of Zhabynsk, Wonderworker (1622). Martyrs Manuel, George, Peter, Leontius Bishops; Sionius, Gabriel, John, Leontius,
Parodus Presbyters; and 377 companions in Bulgaria (ca. 817).
Hebrews 9:8-10,15-23
8 the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing.9 It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect in
regard to the conscience-10 concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first
covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.17 For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives.18 Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood.19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water, scarlet
wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,20 saying, "This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you."21 Then likewise he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry.22 And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.23 Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in the heavens should be purified with these, but the heavenly things themselves with
better sacrifices than these.
Mark 8:22-26
22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him.23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked
him if he saw anything.24 And he looked up and said, "I see men like trees, walking."25 Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.26 Then He sent him away to his house, saying, "Neither go into the town, nor tell anyone in the town."

Mystery of Disappeared Coin

Chapter 2

Count Ivan Munk was sitting in his comfortable armchair, smoking.He took just arrived letter from Mrs. Maria, drop down envelope and open fold letter. It was beautiful paper, light pink in colour, with strange watermark sign at the top. His first impression was about her legible handwriting.He starts reading it.

Dear Sir, by your request I' m sending you my answers. I'll tell you about my event that happened 4 years ago when I divorced of my husband. My sister ask to live with her. As divorced woman with two young daughters I thought it would be very good for me.So we moved in new flat after my sister sold her old one.When we moved there in short time I saw that all my things which I put in its place are lying in different places and some from them I can not find at once. I thought it moved my children or sister or I did it myself, but forgot it in new conditions. Especially my make-up - I could find it enough long time. You can imagine what is removal - many different boxes and can not know what is and where. So, I took it as my distraction, but I became feel something unusual in this flat.We decided renovate this flat and therefore did not unpack our all boxes - just some necessary. Some day, when our electric power was turned off again, I was coming away from my room ,and I saw like my sister was standing near the window there. I said everything what I thought of it, but suddenly I saw there was not my sister - there was some woman like in cloud, was befogged in strange, old-fashioned long dress from past century .She was standing near window with bending down her head. As I could see it - she was a young woman, with light hair. Suddenly I heard my sister's voice from kitchen: "Maria, I am here, what you say?" You know, I felt myself not very good at once and left this room very quickly. I said about all to my sister and we have understood who took all our things. The same continued when workers made repair there.
Firstly, they thought that my daughters took their tooling and working cloth for playing, but when I told them about this woman and moreover they saw how their tooling vanished from under their nose , they have understood it too. One from them always said that felt like someone is behind him when he is working alone in the room. One day, after repair, when I was alone in my room and was going to sleep, it was very late, I felt light wind and like someone entered in my room. I saw this woman, she was very sad and suddenly I heard her very quite voice. She cryed and said that can not leave this flat as she commited suicide in this flat because of unhappy love. She said that very happy that we made this flat so nice, as there nobody made repair many, many years. Really, we made very good repair there, changed windows, doors, floors, did not leave any old nail there. Believe me, it was very hard repair and we did not expect it. This firm, where we bought this flat , deceived us with false claims. Well, it's digression from my story.
Then she said that we are first people there which can see and understand her. My sister also saw her there. We had good contact with her, but in addition there was "foul" flat, with bad aura and evil spirit. I understood that we can not live in this flat where happened suicide and happen another things too. We lived there about 2 years and moved in present flat.Dear Sir, i hope you'll find in my answers the matter in what you was interested in.

Best regards, Mrs Maria

Count fold a letter and put it in the black folder which was at his table.Remebering her yesterdays story about some punishments, and after reading her letter he thought:" Oh my God, this woman is completely mad.Her story is so trivial and is as stale jokes.How many people fabricated a fiction story like this."

To be continiued...Next week? Chapter 3

Gantre. "tell me lies..."

Today's Words of Christ

The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, the body also is full of darkness. Take head therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. (Luke 11:34:35)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Ven. Maximus the Confessor (662). Martyr Neophytus of Nic(303-305). Martyrs Eugene, Candidus, Valerian, and Aquila, at Trebizond (3rd c.). Virgin Martyr Agnes of Rome (ca. 304). Martyr Anastasius, disciple of Ven. Maximus the Confessor (662). Ven. Neophytus of Vatopedi (Mt. Athos). Ven. Maxim the Greek (1556).
Hebrews 8:7-13
7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.8 Because finding fault with them, He says: "Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah-9 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them, says the LORD.10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.11 None of them shall teach his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,' for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them.12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.13 In that He says, "A new covenant," He has made the first obsolete. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
Mark 8:11-21
11 Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him.12 But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation."13 And He left them, and getting into the boat again, departed to the other side.14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, and they did not have more than one loaf with them in the boat.15 Then He charged them, saying, "Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod."16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "It is because we have no bread."17 But Jesus, being aware of it, said to them, "Why do you reason because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Is your heart still hardened?18 Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember?19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you take up? They said to Him, "Twelve."20 Also, when I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of fragments did you take up? And they said, "Seven."21 So He said to them, "How is it you do not understand?"

The Truth About Alternative Medicine

More and more people are using medicine and practices once considered "alternative," but are they doing the right thing? Maybe, maybe not.
According to a recent study conducted by AARP and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, two-thirds of Americans over the age of 50 are using some form of complementary or alternative medicine -- such as dietary supplements, acupuncture, spinal manipulation and yoga -- but only about one-third discuss these practices with their primary doctor.
This trend is transforming practices in hospitals and clinics across the country, including Mayo Clinic. Doctors, in partnership with their patients, are turning to practices once considered "alternative" as they treat the whole person -- mind and spirit, as well as body; and they are learning the importance of asking patients what complementary and alternative practices they are using.
"People are seeking greater control of their health and are turning to once-considered 'alternative' therapies more and more," says Brent Bauer, M.D., director of the Complementary and Integrative Medicine program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. "We hope people who choose alternative medicine will educate themselves about the risks and benefits and make sure the treatment they are pursuing isn't actually harmful to their health, and then discuss their questions and practices with their doctor."
To provide consumers with a reliable source for information on integrative and alternative medicine, Mayo Clinic published the "Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine".
"We put this book together because we realize that with so much information available to people through the Internet and other sources, it's difficult to sort through the advertising claims and hype and find reliable sources for information about natural therapies. Our intent is for this bookto be a good starting point for a conversation that consumers will ultimately have with their doctor about whether the treatment they are considering will work for them," says Dr. Bauer, the book's medical editor-in-chief.
For example, if someone is dealing with depression wants to try St. John's wort, the book will help them understand that while it may be an effective treatment for depression it can also have a major impact on other medications. Because St. John's wort revs up the metabolism of many drugs, levels of formerly effective pills can be cut so low that they are no longer effective. This is a serious problem for people on medications such as blood thinners, seizure medicines and such. "I am aware of cases in which heart transplant patients suffered organ rejection when the St. John's wort reacted negatively with their anti-rejection drugs," says Dr. Bauer.
For those who suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, alternative therapies that are safe and proven to be effective for many patients include acupuncture, massage, the herbs Feverfew and Butterbur, vitamin B12 and magnesium supplements.
What about when you have a cold? You can consult the book to find out if taking Echinacea or vitamin C will really make a difference.
There are also recommendations for using integrative therapies to deal with such conditions as irritable bowel syndrome, memory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, stress and anxiety, to name a few.

The Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine



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Today's Words of Christ


Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's (Mattthew 22:21)


Daily Bible Reading


Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Ven. Euthymius the Great (473). Ven. Evfimii (Euthymius), Schema-Monk (14th c.), and Lavrentii (Lawrence) the Recluse (13th-14th c.), of the
Kiev Caves (Far Caves). Ven. Evfimii of Syanzhk (Vologda. 1470). Martyrs Innas, Pinnas, and Rimmas, disciples of the Apostle Andrew, in
Scythia (1st-Second c.). Martyrs Bassus, Eusebius, Euthychius and Basilides, at Nicomedia (303). Eptimos the Confessor, in Georgia (20th c.) (
Jan. 20th O.S.).Colossians 3:4-11 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is
idolatry.6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience,7 in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds,10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him,11 where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.Luke 18:35-43 35 Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging.36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant.37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.38 And he cried out, saying, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"39 Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"40 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him,41 saying, "What do you want Me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, that I may receive my sight."42 Then Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well."43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

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The Judaic-Christian Bible tells a wonderful story. It is, in fact, often referred to as "The Greatest Story Ever Told". Roman story.

I like to read wonderful stories. But I like real life more.

Every day in my life is one I'll never live again. Day to be worthy of attention. To be signed with a Word. Today's word is Geod