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BEST OF
2002-2003
NEWS Blasi on Board Brings Brightness! President Bush's inaugural address focuses on freedom, friendship, and faith! Pop singer Michael Jackson acquitted of all 10 counts! SGB ELECTIONS: 'Driven', 'Proven' and 'Results Matter' slates sweep SGB election! Endorsing the fabulous five for Student Government Board (SGB) elections on Nov 17! ELECTION 2004:Kerry for a weaker America: Running for president, they call him Kerry! Kerry for DRAFT which Bush is against! Trial advocate Edwards could not defend Kerry against charges! Who cares for the the 2nd victim! Republicans are the political party for African-Americans and people of different ethnicities! Answering, "Voting for neither candidate of a major political party is going to bring us closer to God." IMPRESSIONSCarnegie Library corrupts the morals of a minor!SGB and Rainbow Alliance’s view of homosexuality is not held by all!Juveniles escape of death penalty could influence abortion decisions. FDA should continue to ban gay sperm and ignore editorials opposing them! EXPRESSIONSArchives of Daily Devotionals Delivers Dosage! Christian groups seek to provide haven for incoming students! Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling knows all about spiritual strikeouts! Vote for the perfect candidate 24-7!
HOTPRESSIONS:
The Pitt News editorial, 'Troop
casualties undercounted by 17,000' makes it sound like...... SPORTS Pitt 2004 Cheerleading and Dance Team surrounded Schenley Quad with their Squad! Pitt Cheerleaders and Dance team try to cheer up Panther fans!
Three
Panther fans weather the floods at 6:30 a.m.
Pitt's Track and Field could go the distance! Pittsburgh Steelers come back with rookie and backup players!
Deja Vu for the Steelers
ENTERTAINMENT:
FEATURE
Top 14 answers to "Love is....."
My Kiss of a Lifetime hopes to be special!
Top 14 responses to 'A Loving friend
is........'
In celebration of Valentine's Day, the
top 50-26 responses to 'Love is....'
In celebration of Valentine's Day, the
top 25-1 responses to 'Love is....'
Top 5 responses given by students to, "What is
the most important lesson your mom taught you?"
GREEK LIFE:
Kappa Kappa Gamma sister Jessica shows her
Pitt spirit with her friends!
Newest sisters of Delta Zeta sorority enjoy a
meal at Schenley Cafe after their initiation!
Student Government Board member Liz Blasi enjoys a
meal at Schenley Cafe with her Chi Omega sisters!
FOOD
PGSIS Class of 2005 Favorite Cereal Survey
Results
EDUCATION
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"Christ's Awesome Power Truly Invokes Valid Inspiration To You!"(C.A.P.T.I.V.I.T.Y)
Ramesh C. Reddy
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"But life is
worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work
assigned me by the Lord Jesus --- the work of telling
others the Good News about God's mighty kindness and
love." (Acts 20:24, TLB)
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I ask you now dear friend, what captivity are you facing today?
Dear friend, I do not know what captivity you are facing but Jesus Christ knows. The captivities we face are here to destroy us and to bring our hopes and dreams down. We do not have to allow them to take control of our lives. Yes, friend whatever you face or you know someone is facing, there is hope and the hope is in Jesus.
I do not assume anymore that if someone comes to church regularly that everything is okay in their lives and they are walking and growing strong in the Lord. This can be far from the truth. Many of them can be facing silent bondage that only the Master’s Hand can heal. But the Master uses His servants’ lots of time to bring His healing. At times the healing of Jesus comes directly.
Captivities can come in many shapes and forms. They do not just have to be demon possession but they can be an unforgiving spirit, living in the past, having trouble to move on because of things that have happened, loss of hope and dreams, guilt, etc. If we dwell in them, they will control us but the Good News is that Jesus wants to reach you where you are friend. Yes, He does! Allow Him to come and work in your life. Allow Him to be the Lord of your life.
Don’t give up but keep holding on! If you know someone who seems to be in captivity to something, what they need is your understanding and love. This does not mean the action is condoned but allowing the person to share with you and working with the person to get help. There are couple of awesome churches I know that have done that very well.
Whatever you are dealing with, allow Jesus to heal you and believe He will. He loves you friend. He will give you the strength and endurance to deal with these captivities. Yes, He will! His Blood was shed for you and can heal you where you are. Yes, He can! Don’t give up! Jesus wants to be the Lord of your past, the Lord of your present, and the Lord of your future. As Jesus works in your life, you can be the one to bring light into someone’s life with the Light of Jesus.
The people were amazed with Jesus not only because of His teaching but because He personally got involved in people’s lives and brought healing to them. The news of what Jesus did started spreading across Galilee. If churches and individuals do that, the news will spread that something is happening there. It is not for our glory but for the glory of Christ.
May you know the Lord that can heal you and will heal you as you wait upon Him! May you know the strength He gives you as you depend on Him to endure through the issues that you are facing! Amen!
“Christ's Awesome Power Truly Invokes Valid Inspiration To You!"(C.A.P.T.I.V.I.T.Y)/"What captivity are you facing today?"
May the background song to this message also uplift you!
Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, I want to
thank you so much for the healing you performed in the man’s life. Even
though you are Holy and the man was far from holy, you intervened in his
life and healed him. You cared for Him in his weakness. You do that for
us too. Thank you Jesus so much for what you have done and what you
still do in our lives. I pray now for all those who are in captivity to
different things in their life. Sometimes they feel they cannot go on
and just want to give up but you Oh Lord are a God who heals the
brokenhearted and bind up their wounds. You meet us where we are and we
ask you for your healing in people’s lives that need your amazing love.
Help us be the vessels you want us to be to carry out your work in this
broken world. May our actions bring your Light into people’s dark and
aching souls! Please be the Lord of their past, present, and future.
Help us to be instruments of love and heal us in our own lives please
Jesus. We want you to be lifted higher and higher. Help us to be
sensitive to those around us and reach them with your love Jesus. Thank
you so much Jesus for your help. Thank you for your healing power, for hearing
and answering us! In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!
If you would like to invite Jesus Christ into your heart and make Him a daily part of your life, you can this very moment. You will never be alone. You can claim God's promises for you in the Bible and see them come true, before your eyes, in His wonderful timing. You don't have to wait for a special time to come to the Lord. You can come right now as you pray this prayer, meaning it in your heart.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, I am a sinner Lord. I am so sorry for my sins. I confess my sins to you. I confess the wrong things I have done and messed up my own life. I need you Lord right now and in the years to come. I have gone my own way and have not found what only you can give me. You alone have the words of Eternal Life. You alone love me unconditionally for who I am. Thank you Jesus! I turn myself to you Oh Lord in this Fall of September 2005. Please forgive me of all my sins and come into my heart. I accept you Jesus into my heart. Thanks Jesus for coming into my heart. Thanks for forgiving me of all my sins. Thanks for giving me a new identity in you. I acknowledge you as my Lord and Personal Savior as I believe in my heart that you died and came back to life to save me now and forever. I give myself to you and ask you to be in control of my life. Thank you Jesus for the coming days we can do things together. Thanks for being my Lord and Personal Savior. Thank you Jesus you have heard my prayer and answered me. Thanks Jesus for changing me and helping me through life's storms and winds. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!
Friend, you may feel something or you may not but this you can be assured that the Lord Jesus has come into your life and will give you a new beginning! Amen!
Get yourself involved in a campus Bible study, fellowship, and most of all find a Bible believing church and be involved to grow in your Christian walk with the Lord. They all need to be supplements for your own precious time with the Lord in prayer and meditating on His Word. If you need a Bible, please let me know!
If you need anyone to talk to, pray with, or study the Bible with this Fall of September 2005, you can email me at reddy4hisglory2004@yahoo.com or call me at 412-720-4579.
Love in Christ,
Ramesh
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SEPTEMBER 2005
CHAPTER 1
How seriously do you T.E.S.T.I.F.Y to prophecy? (Sept 01, 05)
Who do you P.O.I.N.T to? (Sept 02.05)
"Will you take a S.T.A.N.D?" (Sept 03.05)
How is your loving P.R.A.I.S.E? (Sept 06.05)
"How do you handle T.E.M.P.T.A.T.I.O.N?" (Sept 07.05)
"Who controls your T.I.M.E?" (Sept 08, 05)
"What kind of P.R.O.F.E.S.S.I.O.N are you in?" (Sept 09, 05)
"Whose T.E.A.C.H.I.N.G.S do you listen to?" (Sept 12, 05)