After millennia of conflict, the world religious and philosophical system opposed to God will suddenly and decisively fall. In part 12 of Revelation: The End of the Beginning, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Revelation 17-18.
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As the Second Coming of Christ nears, the wrath of God will be poured out on a wicked world which refuses to repent. In part 11 of Revelation: The End of the Beginning, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Revelation 16.
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Since January, our current sermon series, Revelation: The End of the Beginning, has been taking a look at the Book of Revelation. Revelation offers blessing, warning and hope for all who read and obey its message of God’s final triumph over evil. In this final book of the New Testament, we see the end of the beginning of God’s story of redemption for His fallen creation. This series explores the content of this book and investigates different interpretive approaches surrounding it.
In the past ten weeks we’ve looked at the first 15 chapters of Revelation. Here are some highlights so far.
Visit the Audio Library for audio downloads and study notes for these messages. The Sermon Schedule also outlines where this study is headed next in the Book of Revelation.
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While the beast appears triumphant on the earth, Heaven will sing of Christ’s victory as the angels carry out the wrath of God against all wickedness. In part 10 of Revelation: The End of the Beginning, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Revelation 14-15.
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With winter winding down, it seems appropriate to remember that more of us catch colds or the flu at this time than during the winter. Here’s a few tips to help you get through that nasty ol’ fever:
FIGHTING A FEVER
Fevers can be downright unpleasant. Nobody likes feeling hot – or chilled – listless, and achy. As uncomfortable as they are, though, it’s important to remember that when you’re sick a fever isn’t working against you, but for you.
By raising your temperature, your immune system is making your body an uncomfortable place for viruses, bacterial infections, or other bugs to live. This can shorten the duration of your illness, help antibiotic or other medications to do their job, and even make you less contagious.
If your fever is below 103° F (or 102° F for children), it’s usually best to just let it run its course. There are a few things you can do to to make yourself a little more comfortable until you’re feeling like yourself again, though. Here’s a look at just a few:
Drink Fluids: Fevers cause dehydration, and dehydration can make fevers worse. Break the cycle by drinking plenty of fresh water or fruit juice. Vegetable juice or broth are also good options, but be sure to choose low sodium options. Too much salt will just worsen your dehydration.
Suck on Some Ice: If you feel too sick to drink, sucking on ice can be a gentler, and cooler, way to get your fluids. You can freeze fruit juices into an ice cube for a little extra nutrition, or to add flavor for a finicky child.
Try a Cold Compress: If your fever rises above 103° F, apply a cool compress to areas where the heat is greatest, such as your armpits and groin. You can also sponge these areas – and your entire body – off with cool water.
Take a Lukewarm Bath: Sitting in a room temperature tub for a while can make you feel more comfortable.
Wear Layers: It can be hard to stay comfortable when you have a fever. You can alternate from feeling overheated one minute to feeling chilled the next. If you wear layers and keep several blankets nearby, you can take off extra blankets and clothes when you feel hot, which will allow excess body heat to escape. Then, you’ll have them handy bundle up again if you get a chill.
Drink Linden Tea: This herbal tea can induce sweating, which can help your fever to break.
But wait! Should you feed a fever or starve one? Doctors say you should eat if you feel hungry, but don’t force it if you don’t. Just be smart about it.
And, remember, never give a child aspirin, because aspirin can trigger Reye’s syndrome, a potentially fatal neurological illness, in children. Use children’s strength acetaminophen (Tylenol, or a generic) instead.
PERKS OF REACHING 50
Someone had to remind me, so I’m reminding you too. Don’t laugh…..it is all true…
Perks of reaching 50 or being over 60 and heading towards 70!
01. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
02. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
03. No one expects you to run–anywhere.
04. People call at 9 PM and ask, “did I wake you?”
05. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
06. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
07. Things you buy now won’t wear out.
08. You can eat supper at 4 PM.
09. You can live without sex but not your glasses.
10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
11. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
12. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.
13. You sing along with elevator music.
14. Your eyes won’t get much worse.
15. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
16. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.
17. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them either.
18. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
19. You can’t remember who sent you this list.
20. And you notice these are all in Big Print for your convenience.
And don’t forget..
Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
