The Orthodox Church is one of the three major branches of Christianity. There are over 300 million adherents throughout the world. The Orthodox Church is a fellowship of independent churches, which split form the Roman Church over the question of papal supremacy in 1054. The Orthodox adherents include people in: Greece, Georgia, Russia, and Serbia. There are an estimated one million members in the United States. This Advanced book explains the basic principles of Orthodox Christianity and describes in detail the holidays observed by the Orthodox Church. In addition, relevant book literature is presented in bibliographic form with easy access provided by title, subject and author indexes.
A brief meditation for each day of the year to help bring God's comfort, peace, and strength to those who are hurting from sorrow, suffering, grief, loneliness and despair. A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief, Jesus understands the hurting heart as no one else can and offers redemptive meaning in suffering.
A handbook to enable ministry leaders to help others through bereavement Grief is a difficult topic that ministry leaders deal with on a regular basis. Do they have confidence in helping those who are suffering the loss of a loved one? Do they feel equipped to meet the differing needs that occur in the life of a survivor? Can they lead someone through a process of grief reconciliation? Are they able to plan and implement a bereavement ministry in their church or parish? Here is a book that can help leaders in a practical way to minister to those who are grieving. In addition, they will discover essential tools to deal with grief’s difficult questions. Drawing upon his thirty years of experience as a pastor and as a professional grief counselor, Dr. Michael provides a valuable resource for pastors and other grief leaders to use within their churches and organizations, and their surrounding communities. This work is a practical guide that will bring a greater understanding of the impact that loss has upon individuals and will provide competent counsel for ministering to them. In addition, it will equip the leader to implement a ministry of grief education and bereavement within a church or organization.
Dr. Gary Small and Gigi Vorgan’s 2 Weeks To A Younger Brain translates the latest brain science into practical strategies and exercises that yield quick and long- lasting benefits. Misplacing your keys, forgetting someone’s name at a party, or coming home from the market without the most important item — these are just some of the many common memory slips we all experience from time to time. But such cognitive lapses don’t just plague middle-agers and seniors; UCLA studies indicate that forgetfulness begins much earlier in life. Scientists can detect subtle changes in the brain that coincide with mental decline by the time we reach age 40, and our findings show that people as young as 20 already have memory problems. 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain will not only improve your memory, but will also strengthen your physical health by reducing your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The latest research confirms that there is a lot we can do to boost our memory and keep our brains young. After three decades of helping thousands of patients improve their memory and mental acuity, Dr. Small and Gorgan are convinced that our daily lifestyle habits are directly linked to our brain health. This book will show that it only takes two weeks to form new habits that bolster cognitive abilities and help stave off, or even reverse, brain aging. If you commit only 14 days to 2 Weeks To A Younger Brain, you will reap noticeable results. During that brief period, you will have learned the secrets to keeping your brain young for the rest of your life.
Provides strategies and tips to help live a heart healthy lifestyle, offering natural ways to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, tips to add exercise to any schedule, and recipes that incorporate foods for a healthy heart.
Provides valuable new information on menopause and how women should approach it in a handbook that offers sound guidance for women dealing with the physical and emotional health issues surrounding menopause, covering such topics as hormone relacement therapy, PMS, treatments for the symptoms of menopause, osteoporosis, cancer prevention, and sexuality. Original.
From good old American favorites to vegetarian and delicious ethnic dishes, this cookbook includes more than 300 tasty recipes for healthful eating--presented by the team that focused America's attention on a heart-healthy diet. Includes charts throughout. National ads/media.
Our culture places a strong emphasis on physical health. The pharmaceutical industry offers various health-improving and maintaining products to consumers. There are vitamins and supplements to increase your body's nutrition and immunity. We have access to over-the-counter medications for pain, coughs, colds, and other symptoms. Prescribed medications treat infections and illnesses. Care for our physical health is paramount to living a happy and productive life. But have you considered your spiritual health lately? How is your heart? Is your heart at peace? Is your heart joyful? Does your heart feel hopeful? Does your heart extend love? Does your heart feel and receive love? Answering no to those questions suggests it's time to seek treatment. Jesus is the perfect treatment for a spiritually sick heart. Jesus's love treats all types of heart ailments. He heals broken hearts, lonely hearts, and empty hearts. He healed mine. Jesus is my heart's perfect remedy.
A comprehensive guide for women shares up-to-date advice on diet, exercise, weight loss, stress reduction, and other strategies that may help prevent or reverse heart disease, in a volume designed to inform readers on their risks and treatment options. By the author of Strong Women, Strong Bones. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
