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EXPRESSIONS
 

Posted on Wed, Feb 14, 2007 at 6:15 a.m. EST

 

BEST OF

AUG 05 - JULY 06

 

NEWS

 

'Jews for Jesus' Justified or Jilted!

Video:Commencement 2006 christens  college classmates colorfully!

 

Photo: LLS lovingly lets largest lively banner bring Bob’ O Connor brightness!

Video: Pedestrian Plummets to Pavement at Fifth & Bigelow

Video: Pennsylvania Governor’s School of International Studies 2006 Supports AIDS Awareness!

 

SGB ELECTIONS:

 

Video: SGB Presidential Debate Exclusive Coverage  

"Supporting the Six Servant Student Candidates for SGB"

"Students Savor Food Services and Diversity Seeking the SGB 8 and President!"

 

CAMPUS LIFE:

Blasi on Board Brings Back Brightness with Bundles of Bliss

 

Senior of the Year Award Recipient Reminisces Regarding Rewards, Responsibilities, and Review of Four Years!"

 

"Star Serenades Senior of the Year"

 

GREEK LIFE:

 

Photos: Chi Omega Sorority Sisters Sweep for a Sweet 3-Peat!

 

Video: Sorority Sisters Seek Students Selectively!

 

Video: Vote for your favorite Greek Life Talent Show!

 

Video: Watch Alpha Phi Alpha open Greek Sing 2006 with a stomp

 

Video: Watch the winning performance from Greek Sing 2006!  
 

Video: Greek Talent Show Online Winner is Claire Natale

 

Video: Watch Cavallaro and her sisters of Delta Zeta take 2nd place at Greek Sing 2006

 

EXPRESSIONS:

 

Trick or Treat  

 

"What kind of  F.O.O.T.B.A.L.L receiver will you be for Jesus?"

 

“Demystifying Dan Brown’s Delusional Deceptive Da Vinci Code: Lie #3: The Bible is a by product of man and not of God!"

 

“Demystifying Dan Brown’s Delusional Deceptive Da Vinci Code: Lie #2: Regarding the issue of Jesus being married to Mary Magdalene"

 

“Demystifying Dan Brown’s Delusional Deceptive Da Vinci Code: Lie #1: Regarding the issue of Christ's divinity!"

 

IMPRESSIONS:

 

Banning Bisexual Blood Brings Benefit

 

ACLU Aims to Annihilate Almighty’s Attendance

 

Funding Failed for Fellowship, 5-3 in SGB!

 

HOTPRESSIONS:

 

Rebuttal to Sam Morey's Pitt News column, "Jews for Jesus offend many on campus"

 

Rebuttal I to Rose Afriyie's sex column, "Relationships part two: when to emotionally invest."

 

"Contraceptives cause consequences for children!"

 

FEATURE:

 

Top 20 responses to 'Doing Arrival Survival is like......"

 

Top 24 answers to 'Celebrating Thanksgiving is like'........

 

Top 25 responses given by students at Schenley Cafe for the origins of the CANDY CANE!

 

Photos: College Day at Kennywood Kindles Kinesis

 

Photos: Peer PGSIS 2005's Past Portfolio Presentations

 

SPECIAL FEATURES:

 

Audio: Christmas Story with Sing Along Songs 

 

Video: “Celebrate Mary's  Conception of Christ with Church of AICCP"

 

Rhyme delivers message of Christmas

 

Audio: RCR4JC- FM: Jesus is the reason for the season 

 

Video: Light Up Night Showers Christmas Tree With Lights!

 

ENTERTAINMENT:

Spiritual Review of "The Visitation"

 

Video: Spiritual Review of 'X-Men: The Last Stand'

 

Video: PGSIS 2006 provided with Point State Park fireworks falling from the firmament!


Video: Spiritual Review of 'Superman Returns'

 

Spiritual Review of  "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"

 

EDUCATION:

 

Human Resource Management Final Exam 45 Sample Questions

 

Human Resource Management Final Exam Sample Questions II

 

Retail Management Sample Exam 54 Questions

 

Retail Management 116 Sample Questions

 

SPORTS:

 

Photo: Introducing the 2005 University of Pittsburgh Cheerleaders and Dance Team!

 

Photos: Pittsburgh Panthers v.s Notre Dame Fighting Irish Slide Show 2006  

 

Reddy's Realistic Rankings for Regular Season of NFL 2005  

 

Pick for free the PS NCAA 2006 Tournament Contest Brackets and win a cash prize

 

Photo: Panthers costly gaffes cost championship of Big East  

 

Photo: Former Pitt divers deliver dazzling performances

 

"Riveting Racing Recap of Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600"

 

STEELER COVERAGE:

 

Photo: Steeler fans celebrate at Cathedral of Learning as Steelers surge to Super Bowl XL seeking Seattle Seahawks  

 

Video: Indian Student Association involves itself in Steelers celebration

 

Photo: Steeler Supporters Spring into action at Schenley Café  

 

TOP 17 responses to Steelers seeking the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday’s Super Bowl XL was like……

 

Video: "Supporters Stress Significance of Seeking Savior’s Service for Steelers Sensation" 


Video: "Fans faithfully fostered for Steeler’s sensational quarterback near Mercy"


Video: "Motorcycle Menace Makes Mercy Mobilized by Faithful Fans of Ben Roethlisberger" 

"My kiss of a lifetime hopes to be special"

Ramesh C. Reddy
Publisher

Have you ever received a kiss that you felt was the kiss of a lifetime  or have you given someone a kiss that they considered to be the kiss of a lifetime?

Kisses become more prominent during Valentine’s Day and that is not abnormal.

Yet, a kiss of a lifetime for me would be during my wedding day as I wait upon the Lord to send the right person my way who loves the Lord more than she loves me. In this way, we can have a triangular relationship with the Lord being in the center of our lives.

Why am I even talking about kissing?

It is because I saw this awesome movie called ‘Pamela’s Prayer’ where Pamela prayed to the Lord that if he sent a boy her way that had never kissed another girl before, she would know that is the guy for her. She herself decided to not kiss anyone though peer pressure of her classmates was making it hard.

There is more to this story than what I mentioned but I don’t want to give the story away.

Now, I want to get back to writing about kissing. I personally feel even a kiss on the lips should be saved until the wedding is performed. By the way, I am not talking about a kiss that a parent gives to their child, a kiss on the cheeks, or even a holy kiss as the Bible talks about. I am talking about romantic kissing.

Wouldn’t it be neat to be with someone whose heart is for that special person they wait for without giving themselves physically to anyone else, even with a kiss! I do not think it is a sin to kiss someone before marriage but I want to wait.

I want to save my first kiss and anything sexual for that one special person the Lord sends my way, who would want to be my wife. My hope and prayer is that I can find that special person who would also wait for her kiss to be on my lips and her sexual affection to be with me after marriage. I am confident my Lord Jesus will send that special person my way in His perfect timing.

Sadly, society cheapens sexuality with all the immorality that is associated with it but I believe sex is good because God is the One that blessed sexual activity in the right context. Anything that is good which is abused can become bad or seem bad but that is not what God wants sex to be.

Ask yourself, do you care if someone you love shares themselves physically with another person even if it is just a kiss?

As a guy, if you have a girlfriend and as a gal, if you have a boyfriend would it bother you to see them kissing someone else or if you knew they did that?

More than likely, most people will say, "YES!" But, why should it matter if it was just a kiss. It matters because there is a bond involved in the aspect of kissing too. If a kiss of another person can upset you, think how much more sexual activity can upset you. If it does not matter to you, you need to ask yourself why it does not matter to you when it should.

The other day I saw a friend of mine crying and I asked her what was wrong?

She told me how people were talking that "all guys cheat on their girlfriends and it is normal"

She just felt so bad of what is happening to society and people’s non-commitment to a monogamous married relationship in faithfulness.

As a guy, would you fit that statement because you have cheated on your girlfriend even if it is just a kiss? I hope not! That goes the same for gals.

Unless a person is obsessed with another person and is so insecure, they do not mind their boy/girl friend talking to other people or spending brief time with others but when it comes to kissing and sexual activity it does matter. It should!

I believe a kiss of a lifetime should be the first kiss given to someone on their wedding day without giving it to anyone else.

When it comes to relationships, it seems like people do not care what they watch on TV. or the movie theaters anymore. The infamous response is that we are not living in the biblical ages anymore and this is the Millennium. This response makes the presupposition that biblical values do not apply in the present. This is far from the truth for God’s Word stands the test of time.

Be faithful with that special person you are going to marry. I think dating is cool as long as it is to get to know a person more without involving acts of intimacy. A person need not give you a kiss or have sex with you for them to let you know that they love you.

We all know that but flesh gives way to flesh. As Valentine’s Day is here, do you already have that special person in your life that you want to be with the rest of your life?

If not, don’t fret but wait upon the Lord and depend on Him to send that special person your way. I do believe that He will. If you feel, you have messed up, the important thing is to confess, repent, and move on. Our Lord is a God of compassion and His mercies and blessings are new each morning. He will not abandon you and He will continue to love you.

If you have found that special person you want to live with the rest of your life, why not make a commitment to get married with each other. Get to know each other well and show your love in different ways except physically until marriage. Believe me, the physical aspect can wait.

I have seen a lot of pain that many students have gone through but I have also seen the joy of many students that comes from God’s grace and choosing to be obedient to Him in their lives. You can choose to be the one that obeys God and His commandments. Psalm 19 is an awesome Psalm with principles for relationships too.

Valentine’s Day is so special for me because it is on that day that many years ago I had given myself to the Lord and acknowledged Him as my Lord and Personal Savior. In essence, on that day I became a CHRISTIAN.

In conclusion, a kiss or sex does not really tell someone that they are loved. If you have to kiss or have sex in your relationship before marriage, it is not love but lust.  Love will wait!

There are wonderful ways to show your love to your loved one by the time you spend with them, listening to them, caring for them, praying with them, sharing with them, doing things together, etc. Most of all if you love them, let them know it with the words, 'I LOVE YOU' backed up by your actions this Valentine's Day and forever!

How you interact with your loved one with the time you spent is what will show them that they are loved. Strong love can wait and be willing to wait for that special night after marriage.

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