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$$%pit2.jpgIn our modern Jet planes - from take-offs to landings - a âself-steering gear' called autopilot controls the flight. Basically autopilot is dependent on computer software, which needs to be regularly tested and even sometimes repaired.Our mind behaves like an autopilot. We are also controlled by internal âsoftware'. How well we do on a certain day depends on the state of our mind. When facing an interview, for example, apart from being âtechnically' ready we need have a healthy mindset to make an impression. If this internal software called our mind gets corrupt our life will loose its direction.It is true our âsoftware' can get corrupted and we need to correct it frequently in the light of God's word. Please read these helpful verses and meditate for a few minutes on the state of your mind.

Romans 12:2: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2 Corinthians 13:11: Aim for perfection, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Colossians 3:2: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things



Prasad M. Babu

'What's your plan for the weekend?asked Ethan, a co-worker who often made fun of Christians.



Stephen thought for a while before he could answer, I don't have any plans as such�, he replied.



The truth was Stephen always spent his weekends in church.



So why didn't he tell Ethan the truth? Why was he afraid?



It's a fact that few Christians don't like to show themselves as Christians. This does not mean we need to wear JESUS LOVES YOU T-shirts every day. But we can�t cover up our convictions.



There is no point in pleasing people because they are just people living in an uncertain world. We should not be ashamed of our faith because we don�t believe in a lie but in the truth. We should be willing to suffer shame because it was in the �TERMS AND CONDITIONS� and we clicked on �I Agree� before we �downloaded� Christ�s blessings into our lives.



If you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name (1 Peter.4.16).



But we must share in his sufferings if we want to share in his glory. (Roman.8.17 New Inter. Reader's Version)<br />



Prasad M.Babu

HUNGER KILLS



Did you know every day 24,000 People die from hunger and hunger-related causes? Of those, 18,000 are children. One person dies of hunger every 3.6seconds. That is more that 16 people eacxh minute; 1,000 each hour; which translate in to 8,760,000 every single year! One in six people on the planet is hungry.



MORE FATAL THAN WAR



An estimated 17 percent of all deaths in the world are due to malnutrition and unsafe water. In the last 50years, more than 418 million people have died from hunger and poor sanitation- nearly three times the number of people who died in a ll wars of the 20th centuary.



HUNGER'S REAL CAUSES



World population is not the reason for it- contrary to what some might nbelieve. The real reason nearly one billion of the planet's six billion people are undersourished is because of food distribution problems, natural disiaters, governament policies, civil unrest, inequitable trade policies, lack of knoweldge and greed.



Source:food for Hungry.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Hope you are doing well. I am just giving my crusade or mission trip report to you to understand the situation.

In every 2 days in a week we used to conduct a prayer meeting or Bible class in a new place to encourage and introduce Jesus Christ for the unknown persons. We are trying to move forward to reach rural areas and towns to reach the unreached to mobilize them. We are having many stories that How God touched their lives and How those tribal and rejected people came to Christ. Like wise we are conducting meetings in every villages in Prakasam District, Andhara Pradesh, India.

Two weeks ago i.e. 19th to 21st May we conducted a three days crusade in Kandlagunta village . In that village there are many religion people like Hindus, Muslims, Tribals and Nomainal Christians are living there. Mostly people are supporting to some political parties like Communist party, Congress and Telugudedsam. Many youth are depending on cultivation. There were many communist party people are living there. Actually preachers and missionaries unable to go and preach over there. In 2007 God told me, Go and conduct a crusade there. I really feared to conduct the crusade and share the word of God with those village people. But what God taught with Joshua, the same words came in to my mind. Then i started to pray. Actually we as a team of 7 members went over there. We prayed for all the arrangements like Sound system, travel, expenses ad vehicle. God opened the doors. It was a village near about 25 kms from my hometown Ongole. Most of the people are farmers and concentrating on labor work. There is no much educated people. But some farmers sons and daughters studies and settled in near towns.

We reached on 19th of May at morning time to arrange the meeting. First time i and y team members are shocked to see the people because it seems that gospel meetings are very new to those people. They are not understanding what is going on there. We are trying to talk with one by one and distributed palmplates. They thought it is some type of Drama on the stage. But we shared with them clearly. Then started the arrangements at evening 4PM. Two young men came and asked why are you doing this and what is this meeting. Then we said this is a Gospel meeting and we came to spread good news what ever God did in our lives. Then they said it's OK. Praise God. Later i met one of the village Pastor there and i invited him for the meeting. At evening 7PM all arrangements are over and started the singing. It is good and people are coming and standing near the corners. Then we invited them to sit on the mats. First day One of our Pastor Isac babu shared the word of God and later Pastor Syam Raj also shared the word of God. Then people are attracted for the music and the preachings.

On the second day, as usual we are arranging the mats on the floor. Then some young people came and helped to us. Here Bro. Thomas shared his testimony. It is amazing and unberable. People areally cried for that real testimony. Then started to understand us. It is good and Praise to God. Pastor Inonu raj and Prasad babu shared the Word of God.

On the third day, One of our friend university professor Madhu babu came to preach over there. He taught on "Good". People are very much involved and 150 members submitted their lives to Jesus Christ and they accepted Jesus Christ is their persona savior. It was a very good experience to share the word of God in that village. At final day we distributed 500 NT bibles freely to the congregation. We gave food for three nights near about 100 to 150 people. When we are packing all our luggage then some village elder came and asked us when you are going to conduct this type of meetings again. I said may be next year. No, come as soon as possible. Because we never heard this type of Good News about Jesus Christ. I was amazed about his testimony. I am very happy for God's work there. Thank you very much God. Thank you very much. If God opens the door we are praying to conduct the crusades all over the Andhra Pradesh State. There are thousands of villages in Andhra Pradesh. Till now there is no Christian worker and Pastor did not put his foot in those villages. Lacks of people don't know about Jesus Christ till now. We are trying to touch those villages with the Gospel. Can you help us to do more work in India. Can you give us a project to bless our Land. Please pray for that and try to give a project and introduce some sponsors to encourage our ministry.

Your Brother in Christ,

Prasad Babu

KCMI.



I added some photos of the crusade in my profile please check it out. If you want more information i will send news letter to you.

Beating Stress � the Jesus Way



Stress � What Is It Anyway?



The word Stress, like Love, may mean different things to different people. Intuitively we all feel that we know what stress is, as it is something we have all experienced.



Stress is a condition or feeling we experience when we perceive that demands exceed our abilities. abilities,demands

For instance, you may feel little stress when you have the time, experience and resources to manage a situation. You may feel great stress when you think you can't handle the demands.



Ways People Handle Stress

1. We Fight or take Flight. Imagine you are in a place alone. Suddenly you see a mad dog approaching you. What will you do? You will choose to do two things. One fight with the dog with something you may find near by (eg. stones, sticks). Sooner than you find you will not be able to win the battle, you will definitely start running. When we experience a shock or perceive a threat, there is a release of hormones that help us to fight harder or run faster. Increased heart rate and blood pressure deliver more oxygen and blood sugar to power important muscles. Increased sweating cools our muscles. Thus all of us have an in-built ability to survive life-threatening events.



Yet we can run only for a while. If the dog doesn�t stop chasing you or you don�t find a way or place to escape, soon you will be exhausted of running.

2. We stop fighting and fleeing and just give into the situation: Most people in normal working life, when they face work overload, conflicting priorities, over-challenging deadlines, conflict with co-workers and unpleasant environments first try to find ways to avoid it but eventually give into the situation. Practically speaking, many people understand that they cannot fight with their bosses or superiors � it will risk their career. They cannot run away from their assignments, projects and work either. It will have many kinds of negative consequences. What most people decide is to accept the overload, unrealistic deadline, the coworker�s abuse and manipulation � all the discomforts. The problem is they soon get exhausted.



Effects Of Stress:



After a while they unergo burn out. This means they begin to under-perform because Concentration suffers, and focus narrows as our brain becomes overloaded their mind is diverted into stressful situations. Both decision-making and creativity are impaired



They also become very unhappy with themselves.



Burn out leads some people to drink heavily or smoke, as a way of getting immediate chemical relief from stress.



Others give into so much work that they do not exercise or eat properly. They may cut down on sleep, or may worry so much that they sleep badly. In all this their health gets affected.

Stress is also linked with heart disease. As we said earlier when stress is intense, stress hormones are released. But if they are not �used up� by physical activity, our heart rate and blood pressure rises. This puts tension on arteries and causes damage to them

Stress can also damage the immune system. We catch more colds when we are stressed

Headaches and irritable bowel are few other effects of stress

Stress is also associated with mental health problems and, in particular, anxiety and depression. Negative thinking is associated with stress.

We need to take stress seriously if we need to remain in good shape emotionally, psychologically and physiologically!



Can we learn from Jesus?

Jesus said,"Come to Me and I will give you rest"



But that is not all that he said. He also said. "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me and you will find rest."

Can Jesus give us rest? Yes! Certainly.

How? When we begin to learn from his life and teachings.

I invite you to learn from the life of Jesus and beat stress � The Jesus way!