HAPPY EASTER
H e is risen today,
A new life to us bring!
P eace with God &
P eace with man
Y es, Christ our Saviour wrought!
E vermore our praises ring: Hallelujah Chorus!
A lways rejoicing, giving Him thanks!
S eek Him, know Him & love Him with all our hearts!
T rust and obey, yield to His will - all the days of
our lives!
E xalt, lift up His name above all names!
R ender worship & honour Him! He is the Lord of lords!
Tune to the hymn "I Serve A Risen Savior"
Friday, December 28, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS:
M ay the joyous season usher –
E cstatic Celebration!
R est assured- Christ to earth has come
R each out –
Y es, to redeem us!
C ome,
H ark the angels’ tidings!
R ejoice
I n His salvation!
S aviour of
T he world is born;
M erry Christmas to all wish;
A Happy New Year ahead,
S weet Welcome 2007!
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” TUNE
M ay the joyous season usher –
E cstatic Celebration!
R est assured- Christ to earth has come
R each out –
Y es, to redeem us!
C ome,
H ark the angels’ tidings!
R ejoice
I n His salvation!
S aviour of
T he world is born;
M erry Christmas to all wish;
A Happy New Year ahead,
S weet Welcome 2007!
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” TUNE
JUST PRAY
tuned to Sweet Hour of Prayer:
J ust ask anything in His name,
U nto us He'll give liberally;
S upply our needs, however small;
T rust He is faithful and will fulfill
P ure and simple, our request make,
R ejoice whate'er answer He gives;
A ccording to His will we pray,
Y es, Amen His promises to us!
tuned to Sweet Hour of Prayer:
J ust ask anything in His name,
U nto us He'll give liberally;
S upply our needs, however small;
T rust He is faithful and will fulfill
P ure and simple, our request make,
R ejoice whate'er answer He gives;
A ccording to His will we pray,
Y es, Amen His promises to us!
MERRY CHRISTMAS:
M ay the joyous season usher –
E cstatic Celebration!
R est assured- Christ to earth has come
R each out –
Y es, to redeem us!
C ome,
H ark the angels’ tidings!
R ejoice
I n His salvation!
S aviour of
T he world is born;
M erry Christmas to all wish;
A Happy New Year ahead,
S weet Welcome 2007!
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” TUNE
M ay the joyous season usher –
E cstatic Celebration!
R est assured- Christ to earth has come
R each out –
Y es, to redeem us!
C ome,
H ark the angels’ tidings!
R ejoice
I n His salvation!
S aviour of
T he world is born;
M erry Christmas to all wish;
A Happy New Year ahead,
S weet Welcome 2007!
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” TUNE
MICHAEL HYATT
M aking a difference
I n this life forever,
C hoose be responsive,
H ave this attitude;
A n
E xcellent integrity modeling,
L ive to love, learn and leave a legacy!
H ave commitment, persistence and consistence
Y es!
A n impact and transformation create;
T rust –the foundation of true leadership
T o be the best we can be, let us strive!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban
M aking a difference
I n this life forever,
C hoose be responsive,
H ave this attitude;
A n
E xcellent integrity modeling,
L ive to love, learn and leave a legacy!
H ave commitment, persistence and consistence
Y es!
A n impact and transformation create;
T rust –the foundation of true leadership
T o be the best we can be, let us strive!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban
HAPPY NEW YEAR
H ave hope
A nd confidence to face the future
P urpose to be the best that we can be
P ursuing excellence to the very end
“Y es, together we can!” – keep inspiring
N ever fear,
E xpect
W ith God all possible
Y ear full of challenges we’ll
E ncounter
A vision of better tomorrow cast
R ise high up like the eagle majestic
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
1 Jan 2006
H ave hope
A nd confidence to face the future
P urpose to be the best that we can be
P ursuing excellence to the very end
“Y es, together we can!” – keep inspiring
N ever fear,
E xpect
W ith God all possible
Y ear full of challenges we’ll
E ncounter
A vision of better tomorrow cast
R ise high up like the eagle majestic
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
1 Jan 2006
INTO THE UNKNOWN
I will
N ot fear nor be afraid
T o face hte unknown future
O nly Christ -
T rue and faithful Guide,
H e will be
E 'er beside us
U nto Him let us place our trust
N ot doubting His promises sure
K nowing His Word cannot fail
N ow venture forth with courage
O beying with full assurance, His everlasting arms
lean
W ithout faith we cannot please Him
N ever will He forsake us!
"I Don't Know About Tomorrow" / "I Know Who Holds My Hand"
I will
N ot fear nor be afraid
T o face hte unknown future
O nly Christ -
T rue and faithful Guide,
H e will be
E 'er beside us
U nto Him let us place our trust
N ot doubting His promises sure
K nowing His Word cannot fail
N ow venture forth with courage
O beying with full assurance, His everlasting arms
lean
W ithout faith we cannot please Him
N ever will He forsake us!
"I Don't Know About Tomorrow" / "I Know Who Holds My Hand"
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL
C ounting the many blessings I
H ave received
I am amazed & just
C ouldn’t believe
K eep on trusting
E njoy
N ow God’s
S teadfastness
O ffer Him your
U tmost for His
P urpose
F or God has blessed us so we can bless
O thers
R each out
T o them who are
H eavy-laden
E xtending the
S pirit
O f Brotherhood
U nite in
L ove creating a better world
Tune to “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban
C ounting the many blessings I
H ave received
I am amazed & just
C ouldn’t believe
K eep on trusting
E njoy
N ow God’s
S teadfastness
O ffer Him your
U tmost for His
P urpose
F or God has blessed us so we can bless
O thers
R each out
T o them who are
H eavy-laden
E xtending the
S pirit
O f Brotherhood
U nite in
L ove creating a better world
Tune to “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban
HAPPY NEW YEAR in acrostics
H ow great and wonderful God has been to us
A ll through the year He has watched and kept us
P onder and reflect on the new year ahead
P ursue God’s own grand purpose for
Y our life
N othing fearing,
E xpect God’s
W onders at work
Y ield to His will, obey, and
E xecute
A ll to His glory & for His Kingdom
R ejoice and just delight in Him alone
Tune to “YOU RAISE ME UP”
H ow great and wonderful God has been to us
A ll through the year He has watched and kept us
P onder and reflect on the new year ahead
P ursue God’s own grand purpose for
Y our life
N othing fearing,
E xpect God’s
W onders at work
Y ield to His will, obey, and
E xecute
A ll to His glory & for His Kingdom
R ejoice and just delight in Him alone
Tune to “YOU RAISE ME UP”
HAPPY NEW YEAR
H ow swiftly time flies like the spin of the Fates
A new year with its hopes and challenges
P lan thoroughly and be
P repared for surprise
Y ou will achieve the SUCCESS you’re after
N othing fearing,
E xpect all things possible
W ith commitment
Y earning true
E xcellence
A im for nothing less than the Best you can
R ise up and shine, ready for anything!
Tune to “YOU RAISE ME UP”
December 28, 2004
H ow swiftly time flies like the spin of the Fates
A new year with its hopes and challenges
P lan thoroughly and be
P repared for surprise
Y ou will achieve the SUCCESS you’re after
N othing fearing,
E xpect all things possible
W ith commitment
Y earning true
E xcellence
A im for nothing less than the Best you can
R ise up and shine, ready for anything!
Tune to “YOU RAISE ME UP”
December 28, 2004
JESUS Acrostic
JESUS
J esus, Son of God, Saviour!
E l-Shadai, ROck of Ages!
S eek the lost to find and save,
U nbind the bondage of sin;
S ing of His praise and glory, HALLELUJAH Chorus voice!
TUne to "ROck of Ages"
J esus, Son of God, Saviour!
E l-Shadai, ROck of Ages!
S eek the lost to find and save,
U nbind the bondage of sin;
S ing of His praise and glory, HALLELUJAH Chorus voice!
TUne to "ROck of Ages"
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
PRAISE GOD’S GLORIOUS NAME
P ower and glory
R ender to God,
A victory, majesty!
I n heaven and earth
S eek to
E xalt Him!
G reat indeed
O Your Kingdom!
D o reign over all for power & might Yours!
S trength to all give and to make great!
G od,
L et us praise &
O thank You,
R eally all come from You;
I n earth
O ur days are
U tter
S hadow,
N o hope
A s aliens, pilgrims!
M y heart with joy now offer willingly,
E xpect to keep Your commandments!
Tune to “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
P ower and glory
R ender to God,
A victory, majesty!
I n heaven and earth
S eek to
E xalt Him!
G reat indeed
O Your Kingdom!
D o reign over all for power & might Yours!
S trength to all give and to make great!
G od,
L et us praise &
O thank You,
R eally all come from You;
I n earth
O ur days are
U tter
S hadow,
N o hope
A s aliens, pilgrims!
M y heart with joy now offer willingly,
E xpect to keep Your commandments!
Tune to “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
HAPPY NEW YEAR
H ealth, peace, God's blessings
A nd renewed hope wish you;
P urpose-driven to seek first His Kingdom,
P ursue His righteousness, submit to His Word!
Y ield to His will - trust and obey fully!
N ever fear,
E l-Shadai Almighty
W ith us
Y our Shield, strong tower & Rock of Ages!
E mpowered from on high,
A difference make!
R ise up to be His light, salt of the earth!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
H ealth, peace, God's blessings
A nd renewed hope wish you;
P urpose-driven to seek first His Kingdom,
P ursue His righteousness, submit to His Word!
Y ield to His will - trust and obey fully!
N ever fear,
E l-Shadai Almighty
W ith us
Y our Shield, strong tower & Rock of Ages!
E mpowered from on high,
A difference make!
R ise up to be His light, salt of the earth!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
PSALM TWENTY THREE
P lenty and no lack,
GOD WILL MAKE A WAY
S hepherd of my life, the Lord;
WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY
A llow me in green pastures lie,
HE WORKS IN WAYS WE CANNOT SEE,
L ead me to the still waters;
HE WILL MAKE A WAY FOR ME
M ake my soul restored,
HE WILL BE MY GUIDE
T he paths of righteousness lead,
HOLD ME CLOSELY TO HIS SIDE
W alk boldly through the valley of the shadow of death,
WITH LOVE AND STRENGTH FOR EACH NEW DAY HE WILL MAKE A WAY,
E vil I’ll not fear!
HE WILL MAKE A WAY
N ow your presence, your rod & staff, they comfort me;
BY A ROAD WAY IN THE WILDERNESS HE’LL LEAD ME
T able midst enemies
RIVERS IN THE DESERT
Y ou prepared!
WILL I SEE
T he head with oil anoint,
HEAVEN AND EARTH WILL FADE
H ow my cup runneth over;
BUT HIS WORD WILL STILL REMAIN
R eally His goodness & mercy
HE WILL DO SOMETHING NEW TODAY
E ver more
HE WILL MAKE
E njoy!
A WAY
Tune to “God Will Make a Way”
Tune to “He Will Make a Way”
MOUNT UP AS EAGLES =
M y soul,
O wait patiently
U pon the Lord!
N ow mount up with wings
T hus as eagles soar!
U p and running & never getting weary;
P ress on to walk,
A nd not faint,
S trength renewed!
E l-Shadai,
A lmighty God - our Hiding place!
G race sufficient for today He'll bestow;
L et's give thanks for
E verything He allows!
S urely goodness and mercy will follow!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
M y soul,
O wait patiently
U pon the Lord!
N ow mount up with wings
T hus as eagles soar!
U p and running & never getting weary;
P ress on to walk,
A nd not faint,
S trength renewed!
E l-Shadai,
A lmighty God - our Hiding place!
G race sufficient for today He'll bestow;
L et's give thanks for
E verything He allows!
S urely goodness and mercy will follow!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
Monday, December 24, 2007
CAROL SALTER
sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" (by Josh Groban)
C hoose to be our unique self,
A difference make!
R aise others up to more than they can be!
O with integrity modelling the way,
L ive, love and learn, leaving a legacy!
S oar, fly high
A s the eagle most majestic!
L et nothing hinder
T o reach for the star!
E xcellence pursue to the very end!
R eally an impact in the world making!
sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" (by Josh Groban)
C hoose to be our unique self,
A difference make!
R aise others up to more than they can be!
O with integrity modelling the way,
L ive, love and learn, leaving a legacy!
S oar, fly high
A s the eagle most majestic!
L et nothing hinder
T o reach for the star!
E xcellence pursue to the very end!
R eally an impact in the world making!
JOY TO THE WORLD
J esus is born,
O celebrate!
Y our Saviour , Messiah!
T o all - His love,
O bestow freely!
T rust
H im for
E ternal life!
W ith hope & faith
O
R ejoice!
L et us praise – Soli
D eo Gloria!
Tune to “Joy to the World!
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.
Words: Isaac Watts, 1719
Music: Lowell Mason, 1848
Originally named "Antioch," Mason's original score said "from George Frederick Handel."
The tune is named after the city of Antioch, Syria, where believers were first called "Christians";
(Acts 11:26).
J esus is born,
O celebrate!
Y our Saviour , Messiah!
T o all - His love,
O bestow freely!
T rust
H im for
E ternal life!
W ith hope & faith
O
R ejoice!
L et us praise – Soli
D eo Gloria!
Tune to “Joy to the World!
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.
Words: Isaac Watts, 1719
Music: Lowell Mason, 1848
Originally named "Antioch," Mason's original score said "from George Frederick Handel."
The tune is named after the city of Antioch, Syria, where believers were first called "Christians";
(Acts 11:26).
Sunday, December 23, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR in acrostics:
MERRY CHRISTMAS =
M ay you
E xperience God's love,
R ejoice in His salvation!
R eceive Him,
Y our Saviour, Lord -
C hrist Jesus - the Lamb of GOd!
*H ear!
R ound the earth the message:
I mmanuel,
S on of God -
T o us born as Messiah;
M erry Christmas we wish you,
A Happy New Year with hope,
S ing Hallelujah Chorus!
Sing to the tune of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
HAPPY NEW YEAR - Tune to “You Raise Me Up”=
H ope for a great year
A nd filled with God’s blessings!
P urpose-driven,
P ursue the very best!
Y es!
N ever fear whatever challenge we’ll face!
E xcellence strive for
W ith utmost effort!
Y eserday is gone & tomorrow unsure,
E njoy today, appreciate what God gives!
A lways give thanks in everything allowed,
R ejoice for He knows and holds the future!
MERRY CHRISTMAS =
M ay you
E xperience God's love,
R ejoice in His salvation!
R eceive Him,
Y our Saviour, Lord -
C hrist Jesus - the Lamb of GOd!
*H ear!
R ound the earth the message:
I mmanuel,
S on of God -
T o us born as Messiah;
M erry Christmas we wish you,
A Happy New Year with hope,
S ing Hallelujah Chorus!
Sing to the tune of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
HAPPY NEW YEAR - Tune to “You Raise Me Up”=
H ope for a great year
A nd filled with God’s blessings!
P urpose-driven,
P ursue the very best!
Y es!
N ever fear whatever challenge we’ll face!
E xcellence strive for
W ith utmost effort!
Y eserday is gone & tomorrow unsure,
E njoy today, appreciate what God gives!
A lways give thanks in everything allowed,
R ejoice for He knows and holds the future!
Friday, December 14, 2007
JADILAH BERKAT
J adilah berkat,
A llah permuliakan!
D alam rancanganNya, rencanakan;
I badah dalam bekerja
L akukan!
A gar Nama tetap
H arum, jaga!
B erperan sebagai Gembala yang baik,
E xcellent production, marketing
R aih!
K euangan, Kemitraan
A yo bangun!
T erhadap Pem'rintah kontribusi!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
J adilah berkat,
A llah permuliakan!
D alam rancanganNya, rencanakan;
I badah dalam bekerja
L akukan!
A gar Nama tetap
H arum, jaga!
B erperan sebagai Gembala yang baik,
E xcellent production, marketing
R aih!
K euangan, Kemitraan
A yo bangun!
T erhadap Pem'rintah kontribusi!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
cecilia@ceciliasings.com
Hello,
Thank you so much, and thank you for the acrostic! I wish you a blessed andpeaceful Holiday season!
Love from Cecilia
Hi,
Thank you for the beautiful rendering of "When You Wish ...." You're truly a star!
Here is an acrostic of your name tuned to "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
CECILIA =
C hrist the Reason for the season,
E xult in joyful praises!
C ome to earth, born in the manger;
I mmanuel - here with us!
*L et's celebrate to welcome - the Messiah, Prince of
peace;
I nto the world His love proved, good tidings to all
bringing;
A lleluia, our songs raise, Gloria in exelsis Deo!
Thank you so much, and thank you for the acrostic! I wish you a blessed andpeaceful Holiday season!
Love from Cecilia
Hi,
Thank you for the beautiful rendering of "When You Wish ...." You're truly a star!
Here is an acrostic of your name tuned to "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
CECILIA =
C hrist the Reason for the season,
E xult in joyful praises!
C ome to earth, born in the manger;
I mmanuel - here with us!
*L et's celebrate to welcome - the Messiah, Prince of
peace;
I nto the world His love proved, good tidings to all
bringing;
A lleluia, our songs raise, Gloria in exelsis Deo!
Thursday, December 06, 2007
JOHN KOTTER
J ust be who we are, authentic and different!
O passion for transformation inspire!
H eart of change is: show truth that influence feelings
N ow changing people's behaviour is key!
K ey to change:
O sense of urgency increase!
T he guiding team, vision, strategies build;
T hen communicate buy-in, action fuel!
E mpow'r short-term wins,
R elentless, [make] change stick!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
J ust be who we are, authentic and different!
O passion for transformation inspire!
H eart of change is: show truth that influence feelings
N ow changing people's behaviour is key!
K ey to change:
O sense of urgency increase!
T he guiding team, vision, strategies build;
T hen communicate buy-in, action fuel!
E mpow'r short-term wins,
R elentless, [make] change stick!
"You Raise Me Up" tune
RACHEL LOVERME
R each for the Star,
A nd be the best we can be!
C ommit to integrity,
H ave passion;
E xcellence pursue to the end, nothing less!
L ive, love & learn, leaving a legacy!
L ead to model,
O be a true pathfinder;
V ision inspire &
E nable others!
R esults get, dare to challenge the process!
M ake a difference &
E ncourage the heart!
The words are inspired from Stephen Covey's & Kouzes & Posner's books.
=================================================================
sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
OUR ICEBERG IS MELTING
O to change:
U rgency sense
R eally create!
I nvolve
C oalition of Guiding Team!
E stablish
B old vision, strategy
E ffect!
R eal buy-in through communication
G ain!
*I nspire &
S eek to empower others to act!
M ore short-term success produce,
E nable!
L et's be relentless,
T riumph, not let up!
I nstill
N ew culture,
G reat leadership show!
agung halim
semarang, Indonesia
pemimpin2001@yahoo.com
Dear Agung,
Thank you so much for your creative feedback on Professor Kotter's book! I have forwarded your lovely note to both the Professor and his wife, who is the President of Kotter Associates. It is wonderful to know that the book inspires not only change but also creativity.
Warm Regards,
Rachel
--
Rachel LoVerme
Executive Assistant to Professor John P. Kotter
Kotter Associates
975 Memorial Drive, Apt 207
Cambridge, MA 02138
T: 617.491.4469
F: 617.876.7150
www.OurIcebergIsMelting.com
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R each for the Star,
A nd be the best we can be!
C ommit to integrity,
H ave passion;
E xcellence pursue to the end, nothing less!
L ive, love & learn, leaving a legacy!
L ead to model,
O be a true pathfinder;
V ision inspire &
E nable others!
R esults get, dare to challenge the process!
M ake a difference &
E ncourage the heart!
The words are inspired from Stephen Covey's & Kouzes & Posner's books.
=================================================================
sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
OUR ICEBERG IS MELTING
O to change:
U rgency sense
R eally create!
I nvolve
C oalition of Guiding Team!
E stablish
B old vision, strategy
E ffect!
R eal buy-in through communication
G ain!
*I nspire &
S eek to empower others to act!
M ore short-term success produce,
E nable!
L et's be relentless,
T riumph, not let up!
I nstill
N ew culture,
G reat leadership show!
agung halim
semarang, Indonesia
pemimpin2001@yahoo.com
Dear Agung,
Thank you so much for your creative feedback on Professor Kotter's book! I have forwarded your lovely note to both the Professor and his wife, who is the President of Kotter Associates. It is wonderful to know that the book inspires not only change but also creativity.
Warm Regards,
Rachel
--
Rachel LoVerme
Executive Assistant to Professor John P. Kotter
Kotter Associates
975 Memorial Drive, Apt 207
Cambridge, MA 02138
T: 617.491.4469
F: 617.876.7150
www.OurIcebergIsMelting.com
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
CRISTY - MARK
CRISTY - MARK tuned to "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
C hrist has united us - two become one flesh;
R ejoice in His good, acceptable will!
I n everything give thanks,
S eek to please Him!
T rust and obey,
Y ield, submit to His Word!
M ay our love grow each day, delight in each other!
A lways new and fresh as the morning's dew,
R eally commit to make Christ Head of our home;
K eeping our covenant now and fore'er!
C hrist has united us - two become one flesh;
R ejoice in His good, acceptable will!
I n everything give thanks,
S eek to please Him!
T rust and obey,
Y ield, submit to His Word!
M ay our love grow each day, delight in each other!
A lways new and fresh as the morning's dew,
R eally commit to make Christ Head of our home;
K eeping our covenant now and fore'er!
sing to the tune of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" =
MERRY CHRISTMAS =
M ay you
E xperience God's love,
R ejoice in His salvation!
R eceive Him,
Y our Saviour & Lord -
C hrist Jesus - the Lamb of GOd!
*H ear!
R ound the earth the message:
I mmanuel,
S on of God born;
T o all
M erry Christmas wish
A Happy New Year
S ing with hope!
MERRY CHRISTMAS =
M ay you
E xperience God's love,
R ejoice in His salvation!
R eceive Him,
Y our Saviour & Lord -
C hrist Jesus - the Lamb of GOd!
*H ear!
R ound the earth the message:
I mmanuel,
S on of God born;
T o all
M erry Christmas wish
A Happy New Year
S ing with hope!
Saturday, December 01, 2007
OUR ICEBERG IS MELTING
O to change:
U rgency sense
R eally create!
I nvolve
C oalition of Guiding Team!
E stablish
B old vision, strategy
E ffect!
R eal buy-in through communication
G ain!
I nspire &
S eek to empower others to act!
M ore short-term wins produce &
E nable!
L et’s be relentless,
T riumph, not let up!
I nstill
N ew culture,
G reat leadership show!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our Iceberg Is Melting is a simple fable about doing well in an ever-changing world. Based on the award-winning work of Harvard's John Kotter, it is a story that has been used to help thousands of people and organizations.
The fable is about a penguin colony in Antarctica. A group of beautiful emperor penguins live as they have for many years. Then one curious bird discovers a potentially devastating problem threatening their home and pretty much no one listens to him.
The characters in the story, Fred, Alice, Louis, Buddy, the Professor, and NoNo, are like people we recognize — even ourselves. Their tale is one of resistance to change and heroic action, seemingly intractable obstacles and the most clever tactics for dealing with those obstacles. It's a story that is occurring in different forms all around us today — but the penguins handle the very real challenges a great deal better than most of us.
Our Iceberg Is Melting is based on pioneering work that shows how Eight Steps produce needed change in any sort of group. It's a story that can be enjoyed by anyone while at the same time providing invaluable guidance for a world that just keeps moving faster and faster.
===========================================================
What people are saying about
Our Iceberg Is Melting
"Whether you work in a business or the business of life, everyone from CEOs to high school students can gain from what they take from this story."
—from the foreword by Spencer Johnson, M.D., author of Who Moved My Cheese?
"…companies should buy a copy for everyone from the CEO to the stock clerk."
—Michelle Archer, USA Today
"I ordered and distributed sixty copies, evaluated its effect on our change effort, and then ordered five hundred more…. This is a gem."
—Heidi King, Department of Defense
"The penguins in this book will not only steal your heart, they'll make you a smarter person."
—Mary Tyler Moore, actress, producer, director, and Academy Award nominee
"To prepare for our Global Leadership Meeting, our management team read Our Iceberg Is Melting. It really helped us understand how we can successfully make the changes we need to make, what a positive effect change will have for our company and our people, and what an exciting journey it will be."
—William V. Hickey, President & CEO, Sealed Air
"Our Iceberg Is Melting is superb. It embodies powerful messages that can help a broad audience. It covers all the steps to success in a changing world, from finding the substantial issues, aligning with a potent champion, charting the course, getting buy-in, dealing with those who want no change, and so on."
—Chris Hand, Citigroup Global Account Vice President, Avaya Corporation
"Never have I read a parable in a business book that took a complex issue like change management and distilled it down into a simple story for all to understand. This is the ideal follow-on to Leading Change and The Heart of Change. A must-read for anyone dealing with managing change."
—Richard J. Kosinski, Category Development Officer, Yahoo, Inc.
"Our Iceberg Is Melting is fantastic—offbeat, but right on. We should make everyone in Washington, D.C., read it."
—John Batten, Executive Vice President, Twin Disc, Inc.
"This is the easiest-to-read yet most informative book I have ever seen. Setting one of management's biggest challenges—'what problem, I don't see a problem'—in the context of a melting iceberg and a determined penguin was a stroke of sheer genius."
—Michael Dimelow, Director, Product Marketing, TTP Communications PLC
"I have followed Kotter's work for years, respect it greatly, use it with my clients, and know its unique power to help people and organizations perform better. This latest effort—this little penguin tale—is, in my opinion, the best and most useful book he has ever written."
—Alan Frohman, President, Frohman Associates
"As a result of the book and my sharing it with a few people in the organization, we have moved quickly on several fronts. We are galvanized to go ahead instead of further studying, more organizing, and so on. It is making a difference for us."
—Tom Curley, President and CEO, Associated Press
"It's a great book. It does an excellent job of communicating in a simple and humorous way the key challenges of leading change. We can easily identify with the characters. It allows a light-hearted discussion of very difficult issues."
—Deb Karstetter, Executive Vice President, ABD Insurance & Financial Services
"When I was a child in France, I was first introduced to the French classic The Little Prince. I reread this marvelous book while in college and many times since as an adult. It is a book that keeps me growing and thinking. I can see Our Iceberg Is Melting becoming The Little Prince for the twenty-first century."
—Stephan Bancel, General Manager, Eli Lilly, Belgium
"My fifteen-year-old daughter saw me reading Our Iceberg Is Melting, and when I left the book in the den, she began to read it. When she was done, my wife read it. Afterward, we all talked about it. What I suspect will happen with our family, and especially with our daughter, is that we now have a referent story to use, one that's easy to remember and visually salient, when we discuss issues about change. It has 'stickiness' in that it's hard to forget."
—Peter Z. Orton, Ph.D., Program Director, Special Projects, IBM On Demand Learning
"In this fast-pace world, with piles of data and written material, this book is a breath of fresh air. It is simple and to the point, easy to read, and filled with many ideas that we can all apply. I found my mind reflecting on the past on one page and thinking about the future on the next."
—Edward Day, Executive Vice President, Southern Company Generation
"Our Iceberg Is Melting has been a very successful grounding tool for folks to get their heads, hearts and minds around the extreme changes we are going through."
—Patty McKay, Senior HR Manager, Abbott Vascular
http://www.ouricebergismelting.com/html/peoplesay.html
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http://www.ouricebergismelting.com/html/manifesto.html
The Iceberg Manifesto
We strongly believe that the world needs much more action from a broader range of people—action that is informed, committed, and inspired—to help us all in an era of increasing change.
This web site, and the bodies of knowledge on which it is based, is offered here in the hope that others will join us and together we can create a global source of information and inspiration for those committed to help lead successful change.
O to change:
U rgency sense
R eally create!
I nvolve
C oalition of Guiding Team!
E stablish
B old vision, strategy
E ffect!
R eal buy-in through communication
G ain!
I nspire &
S eek to empower others to act!
M ore short-term wins produce &
E nable!
L et’s be relentless,
T riumph, not let up!
I nstill
N ew culture,
G reat leadership show!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our Iceberg Is Melting is a simple fable about doing well in an ever-changing world. Based on the award-winning work of Harvard's John Kotter, it is a story that has been used to help thousands of people and organizations.
The fable is about a penguin colony in Antarctica. A group of beautiful emperor penguins live as they have for many years. Then one curious bird discovers a potentially devastating problem threatening their home and pretty much no one listens to him.
The characters in the story, Fred, Alice, Louis, Buddy, the Professor, and NoNo, are like people we recognize — even ourselves. Their tale is one of resistance to change and heroic action, seemingly intractable obstacles and the most clever tactics for dealing with those obstacles. It's a story that is occurring in different forms all around us today — but the penguins handle the very real challenges a great deal better than most of us.
Our Iceberg Is Melting is based on pioneering work that shows how Eight Steps produce needed change in any sort of group. It's a story that can be enjoyed by anyone while at the same time providing invaluable guidance for a world that just keeps moving faster and faster.
===========================================================
What people are saying about
Our Iceberg Is Melting
"Whether you work in a business or the business of life, everyone from CEOs to high school students can gain from what they take from this story."
—from the foreword by Spencer Johnson, M.D., author of Who Moved My Cheese?
"…companies should buy a copy for everyone from the CEO to the stock clerk."
—Michelle Archer, USA Today
"I ordered and distributed sixty copies, evaluated its effect on our change effort, and then ordered five hundred more…. This is a gem."
—Heidi King, Department of Defense
"The penguins in this book will not only steal your heart, they'll make you a smarter person."
—Mary Tyler Moore, actress, producer, director, and Academy Award nominee
"To prepare for our Global Leadership Meeting, our management team read Our Iceberg Is Melting. It really helped us understand how we can successfully make the changes we need to make, what a positive effect change will have for our company and our people, and what an exciting journey it will be."
—William V. Hickey, President & CEO, Sealed Air
"Our Iceberg Is Melting is superb. It embodies powerful messages that can help a broad audience. It covers all the steps to success in a changing world, from finding the substantial issues, aligning with a potent champion, charting the course, getting buy-in, dealing with those who want no change, and so on."
—Chris Hand, Citigroup Global Account Vice President, Avaya Corporation
"Never have I read a parable in a business book that took a complex issue like change management and distilled it down into a simple story for all to understand. This is the ideal follow-on to Leading Change and The Heart of Change. A must-read for anyone dealing with managing change."
—Richard J. Kosinski, Category Development Officer, Yahoo, Inc.
"Our Iceberg Is Melting is fantastic—offbeat, but right on. We should make everyone in Washington, D.C., read it."
—John Batten, Executive Vice President, Twin Disc, Inc.
"This is the easiest-to-read yet most informative book I have ever seen. Setting one of management's biggest challenges—'what problem, I don't see a problem'—in the context of a melting iceberg and a determined penguin was a stroke of sheer genius."
—Michael Dimelow, Director, Product Marketing, TTP Communications PLC
"I have followed Kotter's work for years, respect it greatly, use it with my clients, and know its unique power to help people and organizations perform better. This latest effort—this little penguin tale—is, in my opinion, the best and most useful book he has ever written."
—Alan Frohman, President, Frohman Associates
"As a result of the book and my sharing it with a few people in the organization, we have moved quickly on several fronts. We are galvanized to go ahead instead of further studying, more organizing, and so on. It is making a difference for us."
—Tom Curley, President and CEO, Associated Press
"It's a great book. It does an excellent job of communicating in a simple and humorous way the key challenges of leading change. We can easily identify with the characters. It allows a light-hearted discussion of very difficult issues."
—Deb Karstetter, Executive Vice President, ABD Insurance & Financial Services
"When I was a child in France, I was first introduced to the French classic The Little Prince. I reread this marvelous book while in college and many times since as an adult. It is a book that keeps me growing and thinking. I can see Our Iceberg Is Melting becoming The Little Prince for the twenty-first century."
—Stephan Bancel, General Manager, Eli Lilly, Belgium
"My fifteen-year-old daughter saw me reading Our Iceberg Is Melting, and when I left the book in the den, she began to read it. When she was done, my wife read it. Afterward, we all talked about it. What I suspect will happen with our family, and especially with our daughter, is that we now have a referent story to use, one that's easy to remember and visually salient, when we discuss issues about change. It has 'stickiness' in that it's hard to forget."
—Peter Z. Orton, Ph.D., Program Director, Special Projects, IBM On Demand Learning
"In this fast-pace world, with piles of data and written material, this book is a breath of fresh air. It is simple and to the point, easy to read, and filled with many ideas that we can all apply. I found my mind reflecting on the past on one page and thinking about the future on the next."
—Edward Day, Executive Vice President, Southern Company Generation
"Our Iceberg Is Melting has been a very successful grounding tool for folks to get their heads, hearts and minds around the extreme changes we are going through."
—Patty McKay, Senior HR Manager, Abbott Vascular
http://www.ouricebergismelting.com/html/peoplesay.html
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.ouricebergismelting.com/html/manifesto.html
The Iceberg Manifesto
We strongly believe that the world needs much more action from a broader range of people—action that is informed, committed, and inspired—to help us all in an era of increasing change.
This web site, and the bodies of knowledge on which it is based, is offered here in the hope that others will join us and together we can create a global source of information and inspiration for those committed to help lead successful change.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Susanne Biro
THE RIGHT WAY
T o be a Success - do the RIGHT WAY AROUND!
H ave integrity in all that we do!
E xpress our care &
R eal concern for others!
I nspiring trust,
G ain others' confidence!
*H uman element focus, do not ignore,
T reat others
W ith dignity and respect!
A promise kept - a commitment uphold,
Y es! Together we can! - let's motivate!
Tune to "You Raise Me UP" by Josh Groban
===========================================================
Sales Success: The Right Way Around.
November 25, 2007 by susannebiro
For several years now (seven to be exact) I have been toying with an idea I call the right way around. Let me explain.
Many of us, in our desire to achieve something in business (or in life), drive straight towards our desired target, afraid that if we do not control every aspect of the situation, we will not reach our goal. This is the Type A approach, with which I must say I am intimately familiar.
Whether our goal is to achieve a specific sale or reach an overall business objective, the tendency is to focus on it and direct all our thoughts and efforts toward achieving that exact result.
This method, however, does not necessarily lead to the results we seek, and in my experience, I have often found it to be counterproductive to doing so.
In studying what I believe to be truly successful individuals and organizations, I have discovered that they actually employ a radically different approach - an approach I call, the right way around.
Instead of driving straight towards results, these individuals and organizations focus their thoughts and efforts in an entirely different way. They focus on what it is others want to achieve, placing their attention on their people and their customers!
By focusing solely on others, they achieve the success so many of us seek as a natural by-product of caring more about others.
“I want you to listen to what your conscious commands you to do and go on to carry it out to the best of your knowledge. Then you will live to see that in the long run – in the long run, I say! – success will follow you precisely because you had forgotten to think of it.” – Victor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
Of course, this is not a new idea. It is the one espoused by such greats as Dale Carnegie, Victor Frankel, and Tim Sanders. More recently, it has been expressed by Dov Seidman in his book, HOW: Why HOW we do anything means everything … in business (and in Life), and even by Bill Clinton in his recent Giving: How each of us can change the world. However, what can be new is your, and your organization’s, ability to live it.
How do you do this?
Consider this: the thoughts you think matter!
People usually have a pretty good idea of what we really think of them. They can feel it. They know when we care about them and their success – and, they know it when we do not. It is difficult to fake our true intention towards others. We either genuinely think well of our colleagues and clients and care about their success, or we do not. Either way, they know.
“We can sense how others are feeling towards us. Given a little time, we can always tell when we’re being coped with, manipulated, beneath veneers of niceness. And we typically resent it.” Leadership and Self Deception by The Arbinger Institute.
When you approach others with thoughts of what you want to get from them, they know it and will typically resent you for it. They will resist you, avoid you and find ways to not work with you.
Perhaps you have noticed this in your business development efforts?
Equally, when you think well of others and genuinely care about their success (regardless of what it may mean for you), they also know this. They respond by liking and trusting you, and whenever possible, will seek out ways in which they can work with you.
Ah, the beauty of the human element in business! People will always find a way to do business with those with whom they most want to work.
Questions to consider:
Are you in the business of sales or in the business of service?
What would you do this week if your only goal was to make the people with whom you work more successful?
Recommended reading:
The Trusted Advisor: An invaluable road map to all those who seek to develop truly special relationships with their clients – David H. Maister, Charles H. Green & Robert M. Galford
HOW. Why HOW we do anything means everything … in business (and in Life) – Dov Seidman
Unleashed! Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets to Coaching for Exceptional Performance – Gregg Thompson with Susanne Biro (Based upon the program Sales Leader as Coach)
T o be a Success - do the RIGHT WAY AROUND!
H ave integrity in all that we do!
E xpress our care &
R eal concern for others!
I nspiring trust,
G ain others' confidence!
*H uman element focus, do not ignore,
T reat others
W ith dignity and respect!
A promise kept - a commitment uphold,
Y es! Together we can! - let's motivate!
Tune to "You Raise Me UP" by Josh Groban
===========================================================
Sales Success: The Right Way Around.
November 25, 2007 by susannebiro
For several years now (seven to be exact) I have been toying with an idea I call the right way around. Let me explain.
Many of us, in our desire to achieve something in business (or in life), drive straight towards our desired target, afraid that if we do not control every aspect of the situation, we will not reach our goal. This is the Type A approach, with which I must say I am intimately familiar.
Whether our goal is to achieve a specific sale or reach an overall business objective, the tendency is to focus on it and direct all our thoughts and efforts toward achieving that exact result.
This method, however, does not necessarily lead to the results we seek, and in my experience, I have often found it to be counterproductive to doing so.
In studying what I believe to be truly successful individuals and organizations, I have discovered that they actually employ a radically different approach - an approach I call, the right way around.
Instead of driving straight towards results, these individuals and organizations focus their thoughts and efforts in an entirely different way. They focus on what it is others want to achieve, placing their attention on their people and their customers!
By focusing solely on others, they achieve the success so many of us seek as a natural by-product of caring more about others.
“I want you to listen to what your conscious commands you to do and go on to carry it out to the best of your knowledge. Then you will live to see that in the long run – in the long run, I say! – success will follow you precisely because you had forgotten to think of it.” – Victor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
Of course, this is not a new idea. It is the one espoused by such greats as Dale Carnegie, Victor Frankel, and Tim Sanders. More recently, it has been expressed by Dov Seidman in his book, HOW: Why HOW we do anything means everything … in business (and in Life), and even by Bill Clinton in his recent Giving: How each of us can change the world. However, what can be new is your, and your organization’s, ability to live it.
How do you do this?
Consider this: the thoughts you think matter!
People usually have a pretty good idea of what we really think of them. They can feel it. They know when we care about them and their success – and, they know it when we do not. It is difficult to fake our true intention towards others. We either genuinely think well of our colleagues and clients and care about their success, or we do not. Either way, they know.
“We can sense how others are feeling towards us. Given a little time, we can always tell when we’re being coped with, manipulated, beneath veneers of niceness. And we typically resent it.” Leadership and Self Deception by The Arbinger Institute.
When you approach others with thoughts of what you want to get from them, they know it and will typically resent you for it. They will resist you, avoid you and find ways to not work with you.
Perhaps you have noticed this in your business development efforts?
Equally, when you think well of others and genuinely care about their success (regardless of what it may mean for you), they also know this. They respond by liking and trusting you, and whenever possible, will seek out ways in which they can work with you.
Ah, the beauty of the human element in business! People will always find a way to do business with those with whom they most want to work.
Questions to consider:
Are you in the business of sales or in the business of service?
What would you do this week if your only goal was to make the people with whom you work more successful?
Recommended reading:
The Trusted Advisor: An invaluable road map to all those who seek to develop truly special relationships with their clients – David H. Maister, Charles H. Green & Robert M. Galford
HOW. Why HOW we do anything means everything … in business (and in Life) – Dov Seidman
Unleashed! Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets to Coaching for Exceptional Performance – Gregg Thompson with Susanne Biro (Based upon the program Sales Leader as Coach)
GRATITUDE
G iving thanks in everything,
R ejoice and again rejoice,
A sacrifice of praise we offer God! [2x]
T rust He'll make everything beautiful,
I n His time He will fulfil,
T o Him be all the glory, let's exalt!
U nto us Christ has given His life,
D elight in His perfect will,
E mmanuel, God is with us always!
Give Thanks!
This one is tuned to the song "Give Thanks
G iving thanks in everything,
R ejoice and again rejoice,
A sacrifice of praise we offer God! [2x]
T rust He'll make everything beautiful,
I n His time He will fulfil,
T o Him be all the glory, let's exalt!
U nto us Christ has given His life,
D elight in His perfect will,
E mmanuel, God is with us always!
Give Thanks!
This one is tuned to the song "Give Thanks
Friday, November 23, 2007
Bupati of Ungaran
AMBAR SITI FATONAH
A leader
M odelling the way with passion!
B oldly
A shared vision
R eally inspire!
S eek to challenge the process &
I nnovate!
T o encourage the heart &
I mpact make!
F reely soar high
A s the eagle majestic!
T ry be the best -
O integrity keep!
N ever quit, but
A lways keep on striving!
H ave great courage to make a real difference!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
Lyrics by Agung K. Halim
Nov.24, 2007
A leader
M odelling the way with passion!
B oldly
A shared vision
R eally inspire!
S eek to challenge the process &
I nnovate!
T o encourage the heart &
I mpact make!
F reely soar high
A s the eagle majestic!
T ry be the best -
O integrity keep!
N ever quit, but
A lways keep on striving!
H ave great courage to make a real difference!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
Lyrics by Agung K. Halim
Nov.24, 2007
WOMAN OF INFLUENCE =
W ith God
O ur imperfections He can
M ake use;
A life-changing experience
N ow He'll forge;
O be authentic &
F ull of honesty!
I nfluence gain,
N ot because we're perfect!
*F illed with the Spirit,
L ove & lift others up!
U nleash their best,
E ncourage, motivate!
N ew ways to see,
C elebrate God's design!
E xpect great things God can achieve through us!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
W ith God
O ur imperfections He can
M ake use;
A life-changing experience
N ow He'll forge;
O be authentic &
F ull of honesty!
I nfluence gain,
N ot because we're perfect!
*F illed with the Spirit,
L ove & lift others up!
U nleash their best,
E ncourage, motivate!
N ew ways to see,
C elebrate God's design!
E xpect great things God can achieve through us!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
METRO TV's 7th Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
H appy 7th Birthday!
A ll the best we wish you!
P restige & Success
P ursue!
Y es! Strive for Excellence!
B e the best you can be!
I mprove continuously!
R ise up
T o
H eights of glory!
D are
A difference make,
Y es!
Dilagukan dgn "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Tune
H appy 7th Birthday!
A ll the best we wish you!
P restige & Success
P ursue!
Y es! Strive for Excellence!
B e the best you can be!
I mprove continuously!
R ise up
T o
H eights of glory!
D are
A difference make,
Y es!
Dilagukan dgn "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Tune
SUPER HEROES
S elfless & seek not for man's praise nor glory,
U nsung heroes with steadfast, quiet strength;
P urpose-driven, life of significance aim!
E nable, empower
R aise others up!
H ope inspire,
E ncourage the best possible!
R eady to sacrifice,
O ffer the best!
E nduring patience, care, thoughtfulness show;
S uper heroes truly are such people!
tune to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
S elfless & seek not for man's praise nor glory,
U nsung heroes with steadfast, quiet strength;
P urpose-driven, life of significance aim!
E nable, empower
R aise others up!
H ope inspire,
E ncourage the best possible!
R eady to sacrifice,
O ffer the best!
E nduring patience, care, thoughtfulness show;
S uper heroes truly are such people!
tune to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
Thursday, November 22, 2007
METRO TV OPINION" dilagukan dgn "U Raise Me Up"
M ake us fully aware of the world round us;
E nable us to be knowledgeable!
T ransform our minds,
R ender us global-minded;
O h soar like
T he Eagle
V ision great see!
O ffer hope &
P eace though understanding built!
I mprove continuously,
N ever tire!
I mpacting
O ur nation for the better!
N ever I'll miss watching METRO TV!
M ake us fully aware of the world round us;
E nable us to be knowledgeable!
T ransform our minds,
R ender us global-minded;
O h soar like
T he Eagle
V ision great see!
O ffer hope &
P eace though understanding built!
I mprove continuously,
N ever tire!
I mpacting
O ur nation for the better!
N ever I'll miss watching METRO TV!
METRO TV Show
KICK ANDY dinyanyikan dgn lagu "You Raise Me Up" =
K eep be your unique self & not imitate;
I nspiring the very best in others!
C ommit to be the guard & voice of conscience!
K ick Andy aims to make a real difference!
A transformation for our nation create!
N ever give up whatever the challenge!
D are to be different & have the courage;
Y es! A better Indonesia let's build!
K eep be your unique self & not imitate;
I nspiring the very best in others!
C ommit to be the guard & voice of conscience!
K ick Andy aims to make a real difference!
A transformation for our nation create!
N ever give up whatever the challenge!
D are to be different & have the courage;
Y es! A better Indonesia let's build!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
NAJWA SHIHAB
N ever fear whatever the challenges faced
A transformation in our world create!
J oin hand in hand, a better tomorrow build!
W ith integrity, courage
A nd passion!
S oaring as the eagle
H igh and majestic!
I nspire and model true integrity!
H ope &
A new vision for our country -
B oldly let's cast and pursue with purpose!
(Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up")
N ever fear whatever the challenges faced
A transformation in our world create!
J oin hand in hand, a better tomorrow build!
W ith integrity, courage
A nd passion!
S oaring as the eagle
H igh and majestic!
I nspire and model true integrity!
H ope &
A new vision for our country -
B oldly let's cast and pursue with purpose!
(Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up")
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Mabel_Sladen@hsbc.ca
The Holy Alphabet... This is Beautiful
Whoever came up with this one must have had some Divine guidance!
A lthough things are not perfect
B ecause of trial or pain
C ontinue in thanksgiving
D o not begin to blame
E ven when the times are hard
F ierce winds are bound to blow
G od is forever able
H old on to what you know
I magine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
K eep thanking Him for all the things
L ove imparts to thee
M ove out of "Camp Complaining"
N o weapon that is known
O n earth can yield the power
P raise can do alone
Q uit looking at the future
R edeem the time at hand
S tart every day with worship
T o "thank" is a command
U ntil we see Him coming
V ictorious in the sky
W e'll run the race with gratitude
X alting God most high
Y es, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Z ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!
"I AM Too blessed to be stressed!" The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. Love and peace be with you forever, Amen.
Whoever came up with this one must have had some Divine guidance!
A lthough things are not perfect
B ecause of trial or pain
C ontinue in thanksgiving
D o not begin to blame
E ven when the times are hard
F ierce winds are bound to blow
G od is forever able
H old on to what you know
I magine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
K eep thanking Him for all the things
L ove imparts to thee
M ove out of "Camp Complaining"
N o weapon that is known
O n earth can yield the power
P raise can do alone
Q uit looking at the future
R edeem the time at hand
S tart every day with worship
T o "thank" is a command
U ntil we see Him coming
V ictorious in the sky
W e'll run the race with gratitude
X alting God most high
Y es, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Z ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!
"I AM Too blessed to be stressed!" The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. Love and peace be with you forever, Amen.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
JACK HAYFORD tuned to "MAJESTY"
J esus Christ,
A lmighty God, Saviour!
C ome before Him,
K neel down & worship Him in truth!
H is love share, to the ends of the earth!
A ll nations hear the Gospel preached – salvation see!
Y ielded to obey His Word,
F ulfill His Commission!
O glory in Calv’ry's Cross, the hope of the world!
R edeemed forever with Christ to dwell,
D o my utmost for His highest, Lord Jesus lives!
J esus Christ,
A lmighty God, Saviour!
C ome before Him,
K neel down & worship Him in truth!
H is love share, to the ends of the earth!
A ll nations hear the Gospel preached – salvation see!
Y ielded to obey His Word,
F ulfill His Commission!
O glory in Calv’ry's Cross, the hope of the world!
R edeemed forever with Christ to dwell,
D o my utmost for His highest, Lord Jesus lives!
Monday, November 05, 2007
JOHN LINDELL
J ust as I am, a servant to the Most High,
O ffering my utmost for His highest
H e is sovereign, the Lord of lords, King of kings;
N ow unto Him be all glory ascribe!
L ift up our voices, sing Hallelujah!
I n Christ
N ew creation we're made;
D elight in Him,
E xalt,
L et us proclaim:
L amb of God, Jesus - our Saviour!
Sing to the tune of "How Great Thou Art"
J ust as I am, a servant to the Most High,
O ffering my utmost for His highest
H e is sovereign, the Lord of lords, King of kings;
N ow unto Him be all glory ascribe!
L ift up our voices, sing Hallelujah!
I n Christ
N ew creation we're made;
D elight in Him,
E xalt,
L et us proclaim:
L amb of God, Jesus - our Saviour!
Sing to the tune of "How Great Thou Art"
Friday, November 02, 2007
EVELINA PIETRUSCHKA
E nduring beauty of your dreams believing!
V ision &
E xcellence
L et us pursue!
I mpacting people and
N ations for better!
A transformation in our world create!
P urpose-driven,
I gnite
E nthusiasm!
T o be the very best,
R each for the Star!
U nstoppable!
S uccess -
C ommit and aim !
H ope
K eep on inspiring,
A nd never quit!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
Wana Artha Life CEO
E nduring beauty of your dreams believing!
V ision &
E xcellence
L et us pursue!
I mpacting people and
N ations for better!
A transformation in our world create!
P urpose-driven,
I gnite
E nthusiasm!
T o be the very best,
R each for the Star!
U nstoppable!
S uccess -
C ommit and aim !
H ope
K eep on inspiring,
A nd never quit!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
Wana Artha Life CEO
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
LEADING CHANGE
L ead through change,
E nvision own ability;
A nd show how to
D are thrive after the change!
I nspire, challenge:
"N othing's impossible!"
G ain confidence as we entrust to Christ!
C ommit our way to the Lord,
H e'll bring to pass!
A nxious not,
N ever fear - He's by our side!
G ood Shepherd, His rod & staff comfort me!
E xpect great & mighty things from the Lord!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
L ead through change,
E nvision own ability;
A nd show how to
D are thrive after the change!
I nspire, challenge:
"N othing's impossible!"
G ain confidence as we entrust to Christ!
C ommit our way to the Lord,
H e'll bring to pass!
A nxious not,
N ever fear - He's by our side!
G ood Shepherd, His rod & staff comfort me!
E xpect great & mighty things from the Lord!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
FEED ON THE WORD
F or the Word the Spirit's Sword,
E mpow'r us to withstand!
E nemies' fierce darts assault,
D o put on His armour!
O victory
N ow in Christ sure!
T he battle is the Lord's!
H e is
E mmanuel
W ith us!
O
R esist,
D on't give up!
"Stand up, Stand Up for Jesus"
========================================================
The Power to Protect
“But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of…” 2 Timothy 3:14.
With a fury, the Devil is working to infiltrate our churches with many false doctrines. How can we live protected and not fall prey to his subtle endeavors in attempting to mislead the church of Christ today? There is only one way - by constantly feeding on the Word of God. It’s truly that simple. The Word of God has the full and complete power to protect us from everything that is false, from all error, and sin. In Acts 20:29-32, Paul warns the elders at Ephesus of the false teachings that would most certainly creep in among them. In His closing commendation to them, he states: “to God and to the Word of His grace.” And in his letter to Timothy, he writes:
“But evil men and imposters will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:13-15
Walking With God:
If you will feed on the Word of God, saturating your life constantly in its truth and power, the Word will protect your mind, heart, and spirit from being deceived. It is through simple neglect of the Word that leaves so many believers falling prey to false teachings, doctrines and “knowledge that puffs up” that Satan, in all his scheming and subtley ways, is always at work in trying to invade the Church of Christ. You do not have to be deceived, so … live in God’s Word! Keep a Bible with you - in your car, in your purse, and in your desk at work. Read it throughout the day, and watch how your life will be transformed ~ drastically! Read, love, trust and obey God’s Word … it has the power to protect.
F or the Word the Spirit's Sword,
E mpow'r us to withstand!
E nemies' fierce darts assault,
D o put on His armour!
O victory
N ow in Christ sure!
T he battle is the Lord's!
H e is
E mmanuel
W ith us!
O
R esist,
D on't give up!
"Stand up, Stand Up for Jesus"
========================================================
The Power to Protect
“But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of…” 2 Timothy 3:14.
With a fury, the Devil is working to infiltrate our churches with many false doctrines. How can we live protected and not fall prey to his subtle endeavors in attempting to mislead the church of Christ today? There is only one way - by constantly feeding on the Word of God. It’s truly that simple. The Word of God has the full and complete power to protect us from everything that is false, from all error, and sin. In Acts 20:29-32, Paul warns the elders at Ephesus of the false teachings that would most certainly creep in among them. In His closing commendation to them, he states: “to God and to the Word of His grace.” And in his letter to Timothy, he writes:
“But evil men and imposters will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:13-15
Walking With God:
If you will feed on the Word of God, saturating your life constantly in its truth and power, the Word will protect your mind, heart, and spirit from being deceived. It is through simple neglect of the Word that leaves so many believers falling prey to false teachings, doctrines and “knowledge that puffs up” that Satan, in all his scheming and subtley ways, is always at work in trying to invade the Church of Christ. You do not have to be deceived, so … live in God’s Word! Keep a Bible with you - in your car, in your purse, and in your desk at work. Read it throughout the day, and watch how your life will be transformed ~ drastically! Read, love, trust and obey God’s Word … it has the power to protect.
ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING
A lways trust &
N ot be afraid;
X pect God
I s in control!
O ur worries,
U nto Him leave,
S urely He will never fail!
F ear not,
O He will be with us!
R ejoice and again rejoice!
N ow in Christ
O ur Rock of Ages,
T urn our eyes upon Him see,
H e is our good Shepherd kind!
I n all
N ow
G ive Him glory!
“I Don’t Know about Tomorrow” tune
=====================================================
Freedom from Anxiety
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus,” Philippians 4:6-7.
Does this verse seem like a beautiful picture in life, but beyond reach? That is not so at all. The verse tells us how this life of peace is attainable: “Be anxious for nothing.” The rest of the verse tells us how to do this: “In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” What could be plainer or more simple than that? Just keep in touch with God. Get in the habit of talking with Him about everything. When troubles or afflictions occur - great or small - speak with Him about it, never forgetting to return thanks for what He has already done. Some of us let the hurry of our lives crowd prayer out; what a waste of time, energy, and emotion there is in a prayerless life and constant worry! One night of prayer will save us from many nights of insomnia. Time spent in prayer is not wasted; it is invested … at a big interest. A life of prayer is glorious, and it is also as simple as it is glorious! Thank God, many are trying it!
Walking With God:
Do you know anyone who is always serene? Perhaps they actually have a very tempermental nature, yet when troubles, conflicts, opposition, and sorrow sweep all around them … the peace of God, that is beyond any human reasoning, keeps their heart and their thoughts in Jesus. We all know people like that. How do they do it? By prayer - that’s how. They know the deep peace of God ~ the unfathomable peace that surpasses all natural comprehension, because they are living in the supernatural life and peace of prayer.
A lways trust &
N ot be afraid;
X pect God
I s in control!
O ur worries,
U nto Him leave,
S urely He will never fail!
F ear not,
O He will be with us!
R ejoice and again rejoice!
N ow in Christ
O ur Rock of Ages,
T urn our eyes upon Him see,
H e is our good Shepherd kind!
I n all
N ow
G ive Him glory!
“I Don’t Know about Tomorrow” tune
=====================================================
Freedom from Anxiety
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus,” Philippians 4:6-7.
Does this verse seem like a beautiful picture in life, but beyond reach? That is not so at all. The verse tells us how this life of peace is attainable: “Be anxious for nothing.” The rest of the verse tells us how to do this: “In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” What could be plainer or more simple than that? Just keep in touch with God. Get in the habit of talking with Him about everything. When troubles or afflictions occur - great or small - speak with Him about it, never forgetting to return thanks for what He has already done. Some of us let the hurry of our lives crowd prayer out; what a waste of time, energy, and emotion there is in a prayerless life and constant worry! One night of prayer will save us from many nights of insomnia. Time spent in prayer is not wasted; it is invested … at a big interest. A life of prayer is glorious, and it is also as simple as it is glorious! Thank God, many are trying it!
Walking With God:
Do you know anyone who is always serene? Perhaps they actually have a very tempermental nature, yet when troubles, conflicts, opposition, and sorrow sweep all around them … the peace of God, that is beyond any human reasoning, keeps their heart and their thoughts in Jesus. We all know people like that. How do they do it? By prayer - that’s how. They know the deep peace of God ~ the unfathomable peace that surpasses all natural comprehension, because they are living in the supernatural life and peace of prayer.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
HIS MAJESTY
H ail the King of kings & Lord of lords! –
I n our praises He is enthroned and glorified!
S eek His face, come into His presence!
M ake known His works throughout the earth! Hallelujah!
A ll bow down and worship Him, the Lamb of God who reigns!
J esus Christ – the Prince of Peace & Wonderful Counselor!
E ternal
S aviour and Redeemer!
T o Him alone,
Y ield and obey! His love proclaim
Tune to “Majesty”
H ail the King of kings & Lord of lords! –
I n our praises He is enthroned and glorified!
S eek His face, come into His presence!
M ake known His works throughout the earth! Hallelujah!
A ll bow down and worship Him, the Lamb of God who reigns!
J esus Christ – the Prince of Peace & Wonderful Counselor!
E ternal
S aviour and Redeemer!
T o Him alone,
Y ield and obey! His love proclaim
Tune to “Majesty”
Monday, October 29, 2007
PRICELESS HERITAGE
P recious
R eally are Thy Statutes!
I n my heart
C losely I'll guard!
E mpow'r &
L ead us
E very moment;
S eek THy will,
S urrender self;
H e is
E ver the same;
R ighteous, just
I n all His ways;
T rust Him &
A lways obey Him;
G o and make Disciples, His Great Commission fulfill -
E verlasting life through Christ share!
Tune to "Thy Word"
From Lisa Cronk's: Our Most Priceless Heritage
“Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart,” Psalm 119:111.
A man owned a vineyard and his sons believed their father to be very wealthy. Since he was secretive about it they could not be sure, but they hoped to inherit a fortune when he died. On his deathbed he told his sons that the secret of his wealth was to be found in the vineyard. The boys immediately began to dig, hoping to find the treasure they believed to be hidden under the vines. They toiled for months, being careful not to damage the vines. In the course of time they dug over every inch of the vineyard and discovered nothing. But that fall their vineyard produced the finest crop of grapes on record. Then they realized what their wise father had done. He had forced them to stop loathing around and instead to cultivate the vineyard. The secret of his wealth was the vines which, properly cared for, would keep them rich.
Walking With God:
Your heritage, too, is priceless but it will not yield its wealth to you without work. When you work at it, the Bible never fails to yield its riches to your soul or allow you to lose sight of your ultimate inheritance …. your Heavenly Home, “My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.”
P recious
R eally are Thy Statutes!
I n my heart
C losely I'll guard!
E mpow'r &
L ead us
E very moment;
S eek THy will,
S urrender self;
H e is
E ver the same;
R ighteous, just
I n all His ways;
T rust Him &
A lways obey Him;
G o and make Disciples, His Great Commission fulfill -
E verlasting life through Christ share!
Tune to "Thy Word"
From Lisa Cronk's: Our Most Priceless Heritage
“Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart,” Psalm 119:111.
A man owned a vineyard and his sons believed their father to be very wealthy. Since he was secretive about it they could not be sure, but they hoped to inherit a fortune when he died. On his deathbed he told his sons that the secret of his wealth was to be found in the vineyard. The boys immediately began to dig, hoping to find the treasure they believed to be hidden under the vines. They toiled for months, being careful not to damage the vines. In the course of time they dug over every inch of the vineyard and discovered nothing. But that fall their vineyard produced the finest crop of grapes on record. Then they realized what their wise father had done. He had forced them to stop loathing around and instead to cultivate the vineyard. The secret of his wealth was the vines which, properly cared for, would keep them rich.
Walking With God:
Your heritage, too, is priceless but it will not yield its wealth to you without work. When you work at it, the Bible never fails to yield its riches to your soul or allow you to lose sight of your ultimate inheritance …. your Heavenly Home, “My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.”
Thursday, October 25, 2007
FRIENDS DEEP & FOREVER AS THE OCEAN
FRIENDS DEEP & FOREVER AS THE OCEAN
F riends
'R forever
I ndeed, APPRECIATE!
E xtending beyond
N ow to the future;
D o
S pecial things despite
H aving differences;
I nspire each other -
P ursue excellence!
D are to be different,
E ncourage each other!
E mpathy, mutual understanding show!
P eel our masks, risk to be vulnerable!
& find the greatest thing in life - Friendship!
F or God created us not just for
O urselves!
R emember
E ach giv'n
V ery unique gifts;
E mploy to
R ender
A
S ervice
T o others!
H elp
E ach other bring out the very best!
O ffering to show
C are and concern always;
E xpect nothing in return for good deeds!
A vision of a better world realize,
N ever Quit! Have persistence, consistence!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
F riends
'R forever
I ndeed, APPRECIATE!
E xtending beyond
N ow to the future;
D o
S pecial things despite
H aving differences;
I nspire each other -
P ursue excellence!
D are to be different,
E ncourage each other!
E mpathy, mutual understanding show!
P eel our masks, risk to be vulnerable!
& find the greatest thing in life - Friendship!
F or God created us not just for
O urselves!
R emember
E ach giv'n
V ery unique gifts;
E mploy to
R ender
A
S ervice
T o others!
H elp
E ach other bring out the very best!
O ffering to show
C are and concern always;
E xpect nothing in return for good deeds!
A vision of a better world realize,
N ever Quit! Have persistence, consistence!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
LISA CRONK =
L iving a life that is pleasing to the Lord,
I n faith daily walking in obedience;
S eeking first His Kingdom and His righteousness,
A s salt of the earth, light of the world be!
C hrist is the Potter and I am the clay,
R eflect His image, be like Him!
O be a witness of His grace and love,
N ow glorify,
K eep on praise Him!
--- Lisa Cronk wrote:
> Thank you sooooooo much! May I have your permission
> to post this on my site?
> It would mean so much to share this with others. Did
> you write this? It is
> beautiful!
>
> Blessings,
> lisa cronk
>
L iving a life that is pleasing to the Lord,
I n faith daily walking in obedience;
S eeking first His Kingdom and His righteousness,
A s salt of the earth, light of the world be!
C hrist is the Potter and I am the clay,
R eflect His image, be like Him!
O be a witness of His grace and love,
N ow glorify,
K eep on praise Him!
--- Lisa Cronk
> Thank you sooooooo much! May I have your permission
> to post this on my site?
> It would mean so much to share this with others. Did
> you write this? It is
> beautiful!
>
> Blessings,
> lisa cronk
>
Monday, October 22, 2007
SUSILO BAMBANG YUDHOYONO
S trive for Excellence &
U nstoppable be!
S hared vision
I nspire!
L ift
O thers up!
B elieve
A ll is possible &
M otivate!
B e
A
N ation-Builder,
G reatness achieve!
Y es! We Can!
U nleash
D reams of a better world!
H ave integrity
O ur people's trust gain!
Y ield not & compromise not
O h be true!
N othing's impossible!
O ur country build!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
S trive for Excellence &
U nstoppable be!
S hared vision
I nspire!
L ift
O thers up!
B elieve
A ll is possible &
M otivate!
B e
A
N ation-Builder,
G reatness achieve!
Y es! We Can!
U nleash
D reams of a better world!
H ave integrity
O ur people's trust gain!
Y ield not & compromise not
O h be true!
N othing's impossible!
O ur country build!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
Sunday, October 21, 2007
SEVEN HABITS
SEVEN HABITS
S eek
E xcellence, apply the seven habits;
V ictory over our old ways daily gain,
E ach thought becomes action which becomes habit!
N ow change our paradigm to change our life!
H oned be proactive, begin with End in mind;
A lways first things first, win-win attitude;
B e first seek to understand, then understood;
I nspire
T o synergize,
S harpen the saw!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
S eek
E xcellence, apply the seven habits;
V ictory over our old ways daily gain,
E ach thought becomes action which becomes habit!
N ow change our paradigm to change our life!
H oned be proactive, begin with End in mind;
A lways first things first, win-win attitude;
B e first seek to understand, then understood;
I nspire
T o synergize,
S harpen the saw!
Tune to "You Raise Me Up"
Thursday, October 11, 2007
FRIENDSHIP
(an acrostic, sing to the tune of "What A Friend We Have In Jesus")
F riends so true, loyal -
R are indeed!
I n our joys and sorrows share,
E ver listening,
N ever leaving;
D aring to stand up by us!
S urround ourselves with good friends,
H ope, faith & love encourage!
I n everything let us give thanks,
P raise to God for Friendship dear!
(an acrostic, sing to the tune of "What A Friend We Have In Jesus")
F riends so true, loyal -
R are indeed!
I n our joys and sorrows share,
E ver listening,
N ever leaving;
D aring to stand up by us!
S urround ourselves with good friends,
H ope, faith & love encourage!
I n everything let us give thanks,
P raise to God for Friendship dear!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST
M ay my life be
Y ielded to Thee,
U tterly
T o Thee offer;
M ake me a loyal Servant;
O nly
S eek first
T hy Kingdom!
F ully
O n Thy Word
R esting!
*H eart, Head & Hands
I 'll engage;
S erve Him,
H e is Master, Lord!
I n all things
G iving
H im thanks!
E xalt,
S ing praise
T o His Name!
Tune to the Hymn "Take My Life and Let It Be"
M ay my life be
Y ielded to Thee,
U tterly
T o Thee offer;
M ake me a loyal Servant;
O nly
S eek first
T hy Kingdom!
F ully
O n Thy Word
R esting!
*H eart, Head & Hands
I 'll engage;
S erve Him,
H e is Master, Lord!
I n all things
G iving
H im thanks!
E xalt,
S ing praise
T o His Name!
Tune to the Hymn "Take My Life and Let It Be"
SEIZE THE DAY
S eek to live
E ach day as if it were your last!
I n this world we will not stay forever;
Z est and enthusiasm let us inspire!
E xpect to make a difference that matters!
T arry not, DO IT,lest it will be too late
H ave the end in mind,
E mbrace the present!
D o enjoy,
A midst nature's beauty, sing!
Y es! Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Don't wait!
S eek to live
E ach day as if it were your last!
I n this world we will not stay forever;
Z est and enthusiasm let us inspire!
E xpect to make a difference that matters!
T arry not, DO IT,lest it will be too late
H ave the end in mind,
E mbrace the present!
D o enjoy,
A midst nature's beauty, sing!
Y es! Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Don't wait!
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
"I HAVE A DREAM"
I have a dream,
H ope of a better future!
A n oasis of freedom & justice;
V ision of a nation of character see;
E xpect in faith,
A t last we will be free!
D are to believe there's nothing impossible!
R ise up & live out the truth of our creed;
E mpower
A symphony of brotherhood,
M ajestic heights with soul force aspire!
sing to the tune of Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up"
I have a dream,
H ope of a better future!
A n oasis of freedom & justice;
V ision of a nation of character see;
E xpect in faith,
A t last we will be free!
D are to believe there's nothing impossible!
R ise up & live out the truth of our creed;
E mpower
A symphony of brotherhood,
M ajestic heights with soul force aspire!
sing to the tune of Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up"
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