Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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] .Pepperdlne main request of student Is to try God. 2. Dave Caplnn finds peace and solitude for meditation in Stauffer Chapel. 8. Wccknlght Bible studies provide students with a time for sharing; Drew Brown and friends share a laugh. 4. Phillips Thome Tower la an impressive symbol of Peppordlnr.'s affirmation That God Is...” 5. Mandatory convocation packs Firestone Fleldhouse every Monday. SpintuAt, u

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.. . And the greatest of these is IWsWB v Timothy were alive and m well today, and he wrote M to Pepperdine, what would the true son of Paul say to us? believe he would write in much same style as Paul, focusing his attention on the spiritual groups on campus. It is within this context I take you into the mind of modem-day Timothy: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I have learned much from being in your midst. I admire your deep dedication and have seen your good works. God has blessed you with great riches in this world. Yet. 1 hold many things against you, my brothers and sisters. Believe me, for I know what it is like to quench the Spirit, become frustrated in legalism and refuse a word of encouragement or admonition. I have flown in the same air, ran the same race and walked the same mud. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). Do not strive, my brothers, for God’s approval any longer. He loves you just the way you are” (Rom. 8:1). Proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth! For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (Cor. 1:18). For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength (I Cor. 1:25). Beware of wolves dressed in sheeps's clothing and those great compromisers. For they quench the Spirit of God from working among you in love. Our Lord warns us of these treacherous men whose religion is not out of a kind and sincere heart for God’s glory, but according to the riches they seek to gain. Pursue righteousness. godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. You must understand that these men have been handed over to Satan due to their failure to overcome a legalistic attitude. Frustration has condemned them to the point of no spiritual productivity. Oh, may God save them! They are ignorant about spiritual gifts which manifest love for His glory. Eagerly desire these gifts for the body, but zealously desire the greater gifts. Do not limit God (Phil 4:13). You are a glorious and richly blessed people. I came to you not to baptize, but to preach and teach the Gospel more adequately. Yet, you continue to levy heavy burdens and refuse to leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity. While we were still sinners. Christ died for us (Rom. 5:8). He came to save sinners, not the righteous. And again. Christ says if you hold to His teaching, you are really His disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (Jn. 8:31-32). Jesus Christ is the same yesterday. today, and forever (Heb. 13:8). As Paul charged me to do, 1 command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. I also command you do good, to be rich in good deeds and to be generous and willing to share. For in this day you will lay up treasure for yourselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that you may take hold of the life that is truly life (Tim. 6:17-19). Finally, brothers and sisters, goodbye. Seek God's glory, listen to my admonition, be of one mind, live in peace and love one another. Grace be with you. —by Gary Meche to SfiritMAJLs

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1. Students and Crest Clubbers alike use the pool on warm days. 2. Everyone Is catching onto the aerobics craze. 3. Young and old converge on Center Court. 4. Working out In the weight room is an essential step toward getting buff.” 5. Malibu locals frequently use the track at Pcpperdine. r . i