JULIA MATTERA
J oin hand in hand with God to make a difference!
U nto Him be all glory and praise raise!
L iving a life
I n obedience to His will,
A pproved unto Christ & pleasing to Him!
M eet for the Master's use,
A s clay in His hands;
T rust and obey,
T rue to His Word be!
E xult &
R ejoice in His love and grace!
A men & Yea His promises to us!
tune "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.
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Monday, July 30, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
JERRY SHIRER
J oin hand in hand with God to serve,
E xpect to go beyond!
R each out to the world in need,
R ejoice with the angels above,
Y es, for lost souls who found Christ;
S aved from eternal death!
H is amazing grace and love,
I nvite all to Himself!
R eward of His crown awaits,
E nter His throne with joy,
R edeemer, Saviour Lord Jesus - to Him be the glory!
tuned to "I Love to Tell the Story" hymn
J oin hand in hand with God to serve,
E xpect to go beyond!
R each out to the world in need,
R ejoice with the angels above,
Y es, for lost souls who found Christ;
S aved from eternal death!
H is amazing grace and love,
I nvite all to Himself!
R eward of His crown awaits,
E nter His throne with joy,
R edeemer, Saviour Lord Jesus - to Him be the glory!
tuned to "I Love to Tell the Story" hymn
Sunday, July 15, 2007
SUSAN ARICO
S triving for true excellence and nothing less!
U nstoppable, be the best we can be!
S eek first God's kingdom
A nd His righteousness!
N ever waver, be faithful to the end!
A mazing grace turns our weakness into strength,
R ejoice and again rejoice
I n His love;
C hrist - our Rock of Ages will sustain us;
O trust and rest in His promises true!
tune to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
S triving for true excellence and nothing less!
U nstoppable, be the best we can be!
S eek first God's kingdom
A nd His righteousness!
N ever waver, be faithful to the end!
A mazing grace turns our weakness into strength,
R ejoice and again rejoice
I n His love;
C hrist - our Rock of Ages will sustain us;
O trust and rest in His promises true!
tune to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
Saturday, July 14, 2007
PRISCILLA SHIRER
P ursuing God,
R est quietly
I n His Word;
S eeking His will,
C hoose to trust and obey!
I n His Spirit,
L ed to do His mighty works!
L et us ascribe
A ll glory to the Lord!
S ing out in praise,
H allelujah, Amen!
I mmanuel – God is with us!
R ejoice and again rejoice in the Lord!
E xalt His Name,
R ender worship!
“How Great Thou Art”
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Dear Agung Halim,
Thank you so much and God Bless you! We will print this out and place
it in our office.
Many Blessings,
Going Beyond Ministries
Jerry & Priscilla Shirer
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Priscilla Shirer is a BIBLE teacher. Through the expository teaching of the Word of God, she desires to see women not only know the uncompromising truths of Scripture intellectually but experience them practically by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Priscilla is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, with a Master's degree in Biblical Studies. She has been a conference speaker for major corporations, organizations, and Christian audiences across the United States and the world.
In 1993, Priscilla's speaking ministry began while she was in college. Although her plan was to receive her degree in radio and television and go on to be a television news anchor, God had other plans. While interning at a Christian radio station in Houston, she began to receive invitations to do Bible studies at small women's events in the area. As an 18 year old freshman, she went to these events and shared the simple truths of Scripture that she was studying in her own personal time with the Lord.
In 1997, while in seminary, she received a request to facilitate a Bible study at Ziglar Training Systems in Dallas, Texas. It was that day that she met international motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, who became not only her friend but also her mentor. She was asked to come on board as one of the company's motivational speakers and corporate trainers. In this capacity, she has provided training and inspiration to hundreds of companies and their employees across the country and abroad. Still, her desire was simply to teach the Word of God to women.
Priscilla is now in full-time ministry to women across the country and the world. She is the author of "A Jewel In His Crown", "A Jewel In His Crown Bible Study & Journal" and "And We Are Changed: Transforming Encounters With God" (Moody Press).
The Lord has incorporated her love for television into her ministry by allowing her to author two video driven Bible studies with Lifeway Christian Resources.
In "He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear from God" and "Discerning the Voice of God: How to Know When God Speaks" Priscilla guides participants on a six (6) week Bible study that will equip them to more accurately discern God's leading in their life. Both of these studies have been adapted into trade book format by Moody Press.
Priscilla is the daughter of pastor, speaker, and well-known author Dr. Tony Evans. She is married to her best friend, Jerry, and the couple have two sons: Jackson and Jerry Jr. They live in Dallas, Texas.
Jerry and Priscilla have founded Going Beyond Ministries through which the message of God's desire for a passionate love relationship with His children is boldly proclaimed. Going Beyond Revivals for women occur across the country several times a year.
P ursuing God,
R est quietly
I n His Word;
S eeking His will,
C hoose to trust and obey!
I n His Spirit,
L ed to do His mighty works!
L et us ascribe
A ll glory to the Lord!
S ing out in praise,
H allelujah, Amen!
I mmanuel – God is with us!
R ejoice and again rejoice in the Lord!
E xalt His Name,
R ender worship!
“How Great Thou Art”
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Dear Agung Halim,
Thank you so much and God Bless you! We will print this out and place
it in our office.
Many Blessings,
Going Beyond Ministries
Jerry & Priscilla Shirer
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Priscilla Shirer is a BIBLE teacher. Through the expository teaching of the Word of God, she desires to see women not only know the uncompromising truths of Scripture intellectually but experience them practically by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Priscilla is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, with a Master's degree in Biblical Studies. She has been a conference speaker for major corporations, organizations, and Christian audiences across the United States and the world.
In 1993, Priscilla's speaking ministry began while she was in college. Although her plan was to receive her degree in radio and television and go on to be a television news anchor, God had other plans. While interning at a Christian radio station in Houston, she began to receive invitations to do Bible studies at small women's events in the area. As an 18 year old freshman, she went to these events and shared the simple truths of Scripture that she was studying in her own personal time with the Lord.
In 1997, while in seminary, she received a request to facilitate a Bible study at Ziglar Training Systems in Dallas, Texas. It was that day that she met international motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, who became not only her friend but also her mentor. She was asked to come on board as one of the company's motivational speakers and corporate trainers. In this capacity, she has provided training and inspiration to hundreds of companies and their employees across the country and abroad. Still, her desire was simply to teach the Word of God to women.
Priscilla is now in full-time ministry to women across the country and the world. She is the author of "A Jewel In His Crown", "A Jewel In His Crown Bible Study & Journal" and "And We Are Changed: Transforming Encounters With God" (Moody Press).
The Lord has incorporated her love for television into her ministry by allowing her to author two video driven Bible studies with Lifeway Christian Resources.
In "He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear from God" and "Discerning the Voice of God: How to Know When God Speaks" Priscilla guides participants on a six (6) week Bible study that will equip them to more accurately discern God's leading in their life. Both of these studies have been adapted into trade book format by Moody Press.
Priscilla is the daughter of pastor, speaker, and well-known author Dr. Tony Evans. She is married to her best friend, Jerry, and the couple have two sons: Jackson and Jerry Jr. They live in Dallas, Texas.
Jerry and Priscilla have founded Going Beyond Ministries through which the message of God's desire for a passionate love relationship with His children is boldly proclaimed. Going Beyond Revivals for women occur across the country several times a year.
Friday, July 13, 2007
CARYN RIVADENEIRA:
C hoose be
A n instrument approved unto God;
R each out to the world with His love and grace;
Y earn to seek first His Kingdom & righteousness!
N ow go and make disciples of nations!
R est
I n the Lord's promise,
V ictory He's assured!
A lways
D elight in Him,
E xalt His Name!
N ever fear,
E l-Shadai, our Rock and Shield!
I n Christ,
R ejoice always,
A gain rejoice!
This acrostic may be sung to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
C hoose be
A n instrument approved unto God;
R each out to the world with His love and grace;
Y earn to seek first His Kingdom & righteousness!
N ow go and make disciples of nations!
R est
I n the Lord's promise,
V ictory He's assured!
A lways
D elight in Him,
E xalt His Name!
N ever fear,
E l-Shadai, our Rock and Shield!
I n Christ,
R ejoice always,
A gain rejoice!
This acrostic may be sung to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Hi, I'm Agung from Indonesia.
I came across your Grace at Work, and thought of dropping a line with an acrostic of your name. You can sing it to the tune of the hymn "How Great Thou Art"
TAN SOO INN
T rust and obey,
A ll to the Lord surrendered;
N ever fear whatever may befall me!
S eek His Kingdom and His righteousness on earth!
O ur praises raise to His glory alone!
*O let Your Word richly dwell in us, Lord!
I n everything give thanks to Thee!
N ew creation in Christ Thou has formed us,
N ow and forever we are Thine!
Tune to “How Great Thou Art”
Hope you'll like it.
God bless you!
agung halim
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Hi Agung,
Thank you for your hard work and encouragement. Where in Indonesia are you and what do you do?
SooInn
I came across your Grace at Work, and thought of dropping a line with an acrostic of your name. You can sing it to the tune of the hymn "How Great Thou Art"
TAN SOO INN
T rust and obey,
A ll to the Lord surrendered;
N ever fear whatever may befall me!
S eek His Kingdom and His righteousness on earth!
O ur praises raise to His glory alone!
*O let Your Word richly dwell in us, Lord!
I n everything give thanks to Thee!
N ew creation in Christ Thou has formed us,
N ow and forever we are Thine!
Tune to “How Great Thou Art”
Hope you'll like it.
God bless you!
agung halim
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Hi Agung,
Thank you for your hard work and encouragement. Where in Indonesia are you and what do you do?
SooInn
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
MARTHA MUNIZZI
M ake me an instrument
A pproved unto You;
R ejoice in Your love,
T rusting in Your grace;
H ave Your way, and make me wholly Yours, Lord!
A doulos ready to serve to the end!
M ay Your Kingdom come,
U nite our hearts to yearn!
N ow
I n our praises, we enthrone You, Lord!
Z ealous for Your glory in all we do!
Z estful
I n the Spirit, Your joy my strength!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
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Known for her dynamic, inspiring and anointed ministry, Martha Munizzi (mew-NIZ-ee) is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, speaker, and one of our nation's most popular worship leaders.
Martha's musical journey began at age 8 when she started singing with her family in concerts and crusades around the United States and Canada. As a teenager, Martha's vocal skills and songwriting ability became evident, and it soon became clear that God was birthing in her a desire to lead others into His presence as she began to lead worship at her home church in Central Florida.
Shortly thereafter, Martha sensed that God was moving her into the next phase of her ministry, and now this powerhouse vocalist leads thousands in worship at concerts, conferences, and churches around the world. In addition, Martha has also ministered with many powerful ministries including; Pastor Joel Osteen, Pastor Creflo Dollar, Pastor Benny Hinn, CeCe Winans, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and has also appeared on TBN's "Praise The Lord," Daystar Television Network, "Life Today" with James Robison, and most recently on BET Gospel.
Among her smash radio hits are "Shout", "Say The Name", "Glorious" and "Because of Who You Are." This sensational singer is being embraced by the public and critics alike. She has been nominated for Dove, Stellar and Soul Train Awards as both a performer and songwriter. Her songs are having a global impact and have become modern day praise and worship standards. Munizzi's songs are featured on "Gotta Have Gospel Vol. 2 & 3" and "WOW Gospel 2005." But it's not just her songs that have attracted the gospel community to her music; it's also her exhortation and passionate style of delivery.
To date, Martha has released three independent projects worldwide, including "Say The Name", "The Best Is Yet To Come" and "When He Came." "The Best Is Yet To Come" propelled Martha's ministry into the stratosphere generating such hits as "Glorious", "Mighty God" and "God Is Here." This project peaked at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Album charts in 2004 and has remained on the charts for more than a year. Martha's 2004 holiday recording "When He Came." entered Billboard's Top Gospel charts at #5. This saw Munizzi accomplish a feat rarely achieved by any Gospel Artist, let alone an Independent Recording Artist by having two projects in the top five on Billboard's Gospel charts at the same time. Billboard also named Martha Munizzi as one of the top five (5) Gospel Artists for 2004 and her project "The Best Is Yet To Come" as one of the top ten (10) selling Gospel projects for 2004.
Also, in 2005, Munizzi was double nominated for a Dove Award for "Best Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year" for the singles "Because Of Who You Are" and "Say The Name." In addition, Munizzi was nominated for two 2005 Stellar Awards for "New Artist of the Year" and "Female Vocalist of the Year." As a result, Martha made history as being the first non African-American female to win a Stellar Award when she was presented with the 2005 Stellar for "Best New Artist of the Year." With her music and her ministry, Martha has succeeded in blending several different musical styles to form her own unique sound.
Martha is also a gifted teacher in the area of praise and worship, and travels the world encouraging others to seek a new level of worship in their lives. Martha's message is clear, "My deepest desire is to transcend cultural, generational, and denominational boundaries, and to bring all people together through worship."
Married for over 18 years, Martha resides in Orlando, FL., with her husband Dan Munizzi, who is also her manager and partner in ministry and their 3 precious children, Danielle, Nicole and Nathan.
M ake me an instrument
A pproved unto You;
R ejoice in Your love,
T rusting in Your grace;
H ave Your way, and make me wholly Yours, Lord!
A doulos ready to serve to the end!
M ay Your Kingdom come,
U nite our hearts to yearn!
N ow
I n our praises, we enthrone You, Lord!
Z ealous for Your glory in all we do!
Z estful
I n the Spirit, Your joy my strength!
Tune to “You Raise Me Up”
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Known for her dynamic, inspiring and anointed ministry, Martha Munizzi (mew-NIZ-ee) is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, speaker, and one of our nation's most popular worship leaders.
Martha's musical journey began at age 8 when she started singing with her family in concerts and crusades around the United States and Canada. As a teenager, Martha's vocal skills and songwriting ability became evident, and it soon became clear that God was birthing in her a desire to lead others into His presence as she began to lead worship at her home church in Central Florida.
Shortly thereafter, Martha sensed that God was moving her into the next phase of her ministry, and now this powerhouse vocalist leads thousands in worship at concerts, conferences, and churches around the world. In addition, Martha has also ministered with many powerful ministries including; Pastor Joel Osteen, Pastor Creflo Dollar, Pastor Benny Hinn, CeCe Winans, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and has also appeared on TBN's "Praise The Lord," Daystar Television Network, "Life Today" with James Robison, and most recently on BET Gospel.
Among her smash radio hits are "Shout", "Say The Name", "Glorious" and "Because of Who You Are." This sensational singer is being embraced by the public and critics alike. She has been nominated for Dove, Stellar and Soul Train Awards as both a performer and songwriter. Her songs are having a global impact and have become modern day praise and worship standards. Munizzi's songs are featured on "Gotta Have Gospel Vol. 2 & 3" and "WOW Gospel 2005." But it's not just her songs that have attracted the gospel community to her music; it's also her exhortation and passionate style of delivery.
To date, Martha has released three independent projects worldwide, including "Say The Name", "The Best Is Yet To Come" and "When He Came." "The Best Is Yet To Come" propelled Martha's ministry into the stratosphere generating such hits as "Glorious", "Mighty God" and "God Is Here." This project peaked at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Album charts in 2004 and has remained on the charts for more than a year. Martha's 2004 holiday recording "When He Came." entered Billboard's Top Gospel charts at #5. This saw Munizzi accomplish a feat rarely achieved by any Gospel Artist, let alone an Independent Recording Artist by having two projects in the top five on Billboard's Gospel charts at the same time. Billboard also named Martha Munizzi as one of the top five (5) Gospel Artists for 2004 and her project "The Best Is Yet To Come" as one of the top ten (10) selling Gospel projects for 2004.
Also, in 2005, Munizzi was double nominated for a Dove Award for "Best Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year" for the singles "Because Of Who You Are" and "Say The Name." In addition, Munizzi was nominated for two 2005 Stellar Awards for "New Artist of the Year" and "Female Vocalist of the Year." As a result, Martha made history as being the first non African-American female to win a Stellar Award when she was presented with the 2005 Stellar for "Best New Artist of the Year." With her music and her ministry, Martha has succeeded in blending several different musical styles to form her own unique sound.
Martha is also a gifted teacher in the area of praise and worship, and travels the world encouraging others to seek a new level of worship in their lives. Martha's message is clear, "My deepest desire is to transcend cultural, generational, and denominational boundaries, and to bring all people together through worship."
Married for over 18 years, Martha resides in Orlando, FL., with her husband Dan Munizzi, who is also her manager and partner in ministry and their 3 precious children, Danielle, Nicole and Nathan.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
CANDACE WALKER
C hoose to be
A n instrument of God's blessings;
N ow live the abundant life,
D o His will;
A true doulos serving the Lord,
C hrist Jesus!
E ver abiding, yielded to obey!
W ith all my heart, my soul, my mind
A nd my strength;
L iving each day reflecting His image!
K ingdom of God and righteousness seek first,
E njoy His love,
R ejoice, again rejoice!
You may sing it to the tune of Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up".
Hope you'll like it and enjoy!
In His Majesty's Service,
agung halim
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Dear Candace
Hi, I'm Agung from Indonesia.
Whenever I come across websites that have blessed me, I like to acknowledge my appreciation. Since I like to make acrostics, I use the name(s) to write one and usually it's tunable to a song/hymn.
reply:
Thank you so much for the wonderful words...I loved it!
Be blessed,
Candace Walker-Editor
Gospel@BellaOnline
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About the BellaOnline Gospel Editor
Candace Walker is the host and producer of a television show called Christian Conversations. The show is dedicated to showcasing the many blessings of Christian artists and leaders and airs locally in Atlanta, Georgia. "We are committed to providing our viewers with the knowledge that you can be blessed, profitable, and live an abundant life serving the Lord" says Walker. She is also the past Gospel and Lifestyle Editor for a Christian Men´s publication entitled 3V Magazine. Besides holding the Editor title at Bellaonline for their Gospel and Christian Music Websites her byline has been featured in several publications including; The Indianapolis Recorder, The Black Chronicle Newspaper, E-Music.com and Saved Magazine. You can also visit her website at www.christianconversations.com and learn more about Christian Conversations.
Here at BellaOnline Candace intends to focus on the world of Gospel music and artists. "I plan to offer reviews of the latest CDs, events and give one on one interviews with some of the hottest musical acts and Christian leaders in the country."
Visit often and enjoy!
Take Care and God Bless
Candace
C hoose to be
A n instrument of God's blessings;
N ow live the abundant life,
D o His will;
A true doulos serving the Lord,
C hrist Jesus!
E ver abiding, yielded to obey!
W ith all my heart, my soul, my mind
A nd my strength;
L iving each day reflecting His image!
K ingdom of God and righteousness seek first,
E njoy His love,
R ejoice, again rejoice!
You may sing it to the tune of Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up".
Hope you'll like it and enjoy!
In His Majesty's Service,
agung halim
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Dear Candace
Hi, I'm Agung from Indonesia.
Whenever I come across websites that have blessed me, I like to acknowledge my appreciation. Since I like to make acrostics, I use the name(s) to write one and usually it's tunable to a song/hymn.
reply:
Thank you so much for the wonderful words...I loved it!
Be blessed,
Candace Walker-Editor
Gospel@BellaOnline
=================================================================
About the BellaOnline Gospel Editor
Candace Walker is the host and producer of a television show called Christian Conversations. The show is dedicated to showcasing the many blessings of Christian artists and leaders and airs locally in Atlanta, Georgia. "We are committed to providing our viewers with the knowledge that you can be blessed, profitable, and live an abundant life serving the Lord" says Walker. She is also the past Gospel and Lifestyle Editor for a Christian Men´s publication entitled 3V Magazine. Besides holding the Editor title at Bellaonline for their Gospel and Christian Music Websites her byline has been featured in several publications including; The Indianapolis Recorder, The Black Chronicle Newspaper, E-Music.com and Saved Magazine. You can also visit her website at www.christianconversations.com and learn more about Christian Conversations.
Here at BellaOnline Candace intends to focus on the world of Gospel music and artists. "I plan to offer reviews of the latest CDs, events and give one on one interviews with some of the hottest musical acts and Christian leaders in the country."
Visit often and enjoy!
Take Care and God Bless
Candace
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
SUDHAMEK AWS
S oaring high like the majestic Garuda,
U nstoppable,
D are to face challenges!
H ave commitment, persistence
A nd consistence;
M ake a difference,
E xcellence
K eep striving!
A transformation in the world impacting,
W inning attitude inspire, Never Quit!
S eek to be the very best we can be; Spirit & Passion for learning ignite!
Garuda Food CEO
Lyrics by Agung K. Halim
Dilagukan dengan “You Raise Me Up”
July 4, 2007
S oaring high like the majestic Garuda,
U nstoppable,
D are to face challenges!
H ave commitment, persistence
A nd consistence;
M ake a difference,
E xcellence
K eep striving!
A transformation in the world impacting,
W inning attitude inspire, Never Quit!
S eek to be the very best we can be; Spirit & Passion for learning ignite!
Garuda Food CEO
Lyrics by Agung K. Halim
Dilagukan dengan “You Raise Me Up”
July 4, 2007
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Hi,
I'm Agung Halim from Indonesia. Came across your Women of Wisdom (WOW) and I thought we're of great minds that think alike (liking acronymns/acrostics). :-)
Here is an acrostic of your name that you can sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban. I took the words from your mission statement.
Hope you'll enjoy!
MARY BANKS
M ission is to encourage the hearts, empower;
A commitment to live out God’s vision!
R eally seeking His divine plan and purpose,
Y es, personally, professionally!
B e a coach to develop great leadership,
A lways pursue excellence,
N othing less!
K eep striving to be the best we can be!
S ignificance more than success we aim!
Best regards,
agung halim
A lways making a difference in this life
G enerating creative ideas
U nleashing the potential in others
N ever stop learning
G iving all of my best
(Tune to "Be Thou My Vision")
I'm Agung Halim from Indonesia. Came across your Women of Wisdom (WOW) and I thought we're of great minds that think alike (liking acronymns/acrostics). :-)
Here is an acrostic of your name that you can sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban. I took the words from your mission statement.
Hope you'll enjoy!
MARY BANKS
M ission is to encourage the hearts, empower;
A commitment to live out God’s vision!
R eally seeking His divine plan and purpose,
Y es, personally, professionally!
B e a coach to develop great leadership,
A lways pursue excellence,
N othing less!
K eep striving to be the best we can be!
S ignificance more than success we aim!
Best regards,
agung halim
A lways making a difference in this life
G enerating creative ideas
U nleashing the potential in others
N ever stop learning
G iving all of my best
(Tune to "Be Thou My Vision")
DENNIS BAKKE
D oing business to serve & meet the world's needs,
E xemplify integrity, fairness;
N ow have fun,
'N socially responsible;
I nspiring joy at work,
S uccess realize!
B usiness as Mission, give glory to the Lord!
A passion for God,
K eep loving, serving!
K nowing Christ, by His will purpose-driven!
E xample of humility model!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.
D oing business to serve & meet the world's needs,
E xemplify integrity, fairness;
N ow have fun,
'N socially responsible;
I nspiring joy at work,
S uccess realize!
B usiness as Mission, give glory to the Lord!
A passion for God,
K eep loving, serving!
K nowing Christ, by His will purpose-driven!
E xample of humility model!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
SOLI DEO GLORIA
S ongs of praise raise,
O to the Lord Most High God!
L et us worship Him in Truth &
I n Spirit!
D elight in Jesus Christ,
E xalt, glorify!
O ver all the earth He’s truly Sovereign!
G ive our lives, surrendered!
L iving just to please Him!
O nly He is worthy to
R eceive highest honour!
I n all things we give thanks through Jesus our Lord!
A lleluia, Soli Deo Gloria!
Sing to the tune of “To God be the Glory”Hymn
June 23, 2007
S ongs of praise raise,
O to the Lord Most High God!
L et us worship Him in Truth &
I n Spirit!
D elight in Jesus Christ,
E xalt, glorify!
O ver all the earth He’s truly Sovereign!
G ive our lives, surrendered!
L iving just to please Him!
O nly He is worthy to
R eceive highest honour!
I n all things we give thanks through Jesus our Lord!
A lleluia, Soli Deo Gloria!
Sing to the tune of “To God be the Glory”Hymn
June 23, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
CARRIE WILKERSON
C hoose to be a blessing
A nd encourager;
R aise others up to more than they can be!
R eally make a difference that truly matters!
I nspire &
E mpower to be the best!
W ith positive attitude
I gnite the rest!
L et us
K eep our dreams
E ver fresh in mind!
R ise &
S oar as the eagle majestic!
O be persistent -
N ever ever quit!
http://www.incredibleu.com/
http://www.carriewilkerson.com/
C hoose to be a blessing
A nd encourager;
R aise others up to more than they can be!
R eally make a difference that truly matters!
I nspire &
E mpower to be the best!
W ith positive attitude
I gnite the rest!
L et us
K eep our dreams
E ver fresh in mind!
R ise &
S oar as the eagle majestic!
O be persistent -
N ever ever quit!
http://www.incredibleu.com/
http://www.carriewilkerson.com/
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
GRACE CAVALIERI
G raceful, most joyful artist on planet earth;
R eally productive, truly creative!
"A blueprint for communication" born with;
C urrency of the heart
E xchange freely!
C onsciousness make -
A rtists' most important role;
V ision
A wonderful world -
L ive in peace!
I nspite of obstacles,
E xcellence aim!
R emember "Quilting the Sun" &
I nspire!
tuned to Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up".
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When award-winning poet and playwright Grace Cavalieri was in college, few women poets were published. Her professors told her that the work of Edna St. Vincent Milay was like "little pools of green vomit."
Today, Cavalieri, author of numerous books of poetry and plays, is in her 30th year as producer and host of the radio show "The Poet and the Poem," which is recorded at the Library of Congress and distributed via NPR satellite. Her books of poetry include "Pinecrest Rest Haven," "What I Would Do for Love: Poems in the Voice of Mary Wollstonecraft," and her newest work "Water on the Sun" (translated into Italian by Maria Enrico). Among the many awards, she has received are: the Allen Ginsberg Award for poetry, the Pen-Fiction Award for Short Story and the Silver Medal from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Cavalieri is married to sculptor Kenneth Flynn and they have four daughters and four grandchildren. Her new play "Quilting the Sun" premieres in February in Centre Stage, S.C. She conducts workshops on poetry throughout the country.
Over the years, Cavalieri has interviewed poets from former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Hass to David Wagoner to 2006 Pulitzer Prize Winner Claudia Emerson. Recently, she allowed Scene4 to turn the tables. By telephone and e-mail, Cavalieri talked with me about a wide range of topics–from growing up in Trenton, N.J. to radio to writing about the war in Iraq.
In the full disclosure department: I have heard Cavalieri read her poetry twice, participated in one of her workshops and greeted her at a few Washington, D.C. area poetry events. I do not know her well. But, anyone (with a heartbeat) falls under Cavalieri's spell. She is a Renaissance women with the warmth of the sun.
I invite you to meet Grace Cavalieri.
"I stopped. The wheels froze
on the rug as I looked
at my foe
'ME wants the bike?'
I felt the sweet pleasure of
superiority, the first ache
of it, age three.
There would be no contest. I
could play as long as I liked.
I had him by the pronoun.
It was the happiest day of my life."
from "Language Lesson in Water on the Sun"
Cavalieri, who was born in 1932 and grew up in Trenton, N.J., said that she had a "blessed childhood." Her father and mother were from Italy. "My father was an intellectual. He didn't want us to grow up in the Italian section. I'm Jewish," she said, "we didn't live in the Italian ghetto." It was a "merciful life," Cavalieri recalled, "Trenton in the 30's was beautiful. We walked everywhere without fear." People lived within walking distance of each other, went to the same schools, and for a dollar could ride Trenton transit all week, Cavalieri remembered. (Today, she noted, things are different in some of her old haunts. Recently, a decapitated body was found on High Street in Trenton, Cavalieri said.)
Life inside her home was "chaotic," she said, "but outside the house everything was fine." A childhood friend Jan (who died in 1993), gave Cavalieri the stability she needed to thrive. "All my poems are about her....I was so chaotic emotionally, that if I hadn't had that outside structure," she wouldn't have felt such a sense of "rootedness" in her youth, Cavalieri said. "Jan...symbolizes the back yard, flowers, going to the library–the simple things," she said. The emotional chaos inside of her and inside the dynamics of her family, "was difficult to balance with the energy of the outside world which was good to me," Cavalieri recalled.
She grew up without TV, let alone video or the internet. Yet, Cavalieri had her imagination which early on began to grow by leaps and bounds. "We went to this progressive, experimental elementary school. We made our own paper to write with...I wrote this play for our junior high school," she said, "most of the people that came out of the era and that school are...all in the arts." Cavalieri began to "make a lot of my interior life" which is on the page now, she said.
Radio was hot in the 1930's, and Cavalieri (who said that from birth "a blueprint for communication" was in her DNA) jumped at the opportunities to be a part of this medium. She did a high school radio program in Trenton and "when I was smaller, we did magical shows," Cavalieri recalled.
Throughout her life, she has used her art (whether poetry, writing plays or being a radio host) to communicate and to help others communicate. "The minute I was born, I smelled it {communication}. I was able to jump on any opportunity I saw to communicate," Cavalieri said, "it showed up on the stage. The stage extended itself to me..radio extended itself."
With one hitch. "My whole life was overcoming the people who tried to thwart that," she recalled. Her father wanted to prevent his daughter from "the world, from being harmed," Cavalieri said. She couldn't take a scholarship to drama school or do an all night radio show in college. "Because there was no, no, no! There was always no! That was the first word I learned," Cavalieri recalled. Her father said, "if Grace went to New York, she'd have a nervous breakdown the first week," she remembered, "my mother-in-law, who was fabulous and married six times, said, 'so what?' But, now I know so well that he was really right," she added.
Her mother died when she was 53. "I found her body two weeks before I had my first baby, " Cavalieri said, "most of my father's 'no's' were to protect her from the devastation I was bound to run into." She felt "completely accepted" by her mother and that her father was "so authoritarian," Cavalieri recalled.
But, she isn't bitter about this now. "I make my students write a writing exercise...where they have to list...everything they can think of about their fathers and mothers," Cavalieri said. She does this so they can "for their own spiritual development" understand why they chose what they chose and stop blaming their parents. "Positive always attracts negative," Cavalieri said, "the negative is always going to come in there for you to overcome."
"You asked why I was studying botany.
It came from visiting Eton.
They were
Discussing the need for gentlemen
To know such subjects as
The theory of whales."
from "I Gave You My Work, Gilbert" in "What I Would Do for Love: Poems in the Voice of Mary Wollstonecraft"
Despite the obstacles, Cavalieri went on to college and graduate school (she has an M.A. in writing from Goddard and did post graduate work in English at the University of Maryland at College Park). It was hard though for her as a woman to enter the arts, she said. "I still feel as if I'm behind the eight-ball," she mused. When Cavalieri was small, Rudyard Kipling was in the library.
"In 1970, I go to teach...at Antioch and I have an anthology, of I think it was 900 pages. There were five women in it," she recalled, "I'll never forget it." The cultural revolution had occurred, but publishing didn't catch up with the voices that emerged in the 1960's until the end of the 1970's, Cavalieri said. "The glass ceiling for Mary Wollstonecraft {the 18th century feminist and author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Women"} was very low and very thick," she noted. Though very grateful for the progress that has occurred, Cavalieri said that it's still a bit harder for women.
"Mrs. P had never had much nurturing,
she admitted that to the soft-spoken lady in a pink smock with a badge.
In fact, she didn't know what the word meant. She thought it
meant chewing or something furry..."
from "Pinecrest Rest Haven"
To Cavalieri, art comes from the personal. "Those things are the things that I am obsessed with, the things that start in the kitchen," she said, "the betrayals before you're five years old." The artist makes her or himself vulnerable by saying what he or she believes "from the heart," Cavalieri said, "that is a dangerous way to live." The "currency" of the heart leads either to triumph or downfall, she added. "I don't achieve it all the time. But I know some poets who do," she said.
Artists have a role to play in speaking out about injustice such as the war in Iraq, Cavalieri said. But "if it's political from the standpoint of you have a platform, then it isn't even yours," she added. On the day of our interview, Cavalieri started writing a poem about a little boy holding his father's finger in the mall. "With such obedience that it scared me," she said, "That may not sound like it has to do with the war in Iraq, but it does." Any time anyone squeezes someone's arm not out of love and it hurts, that "all becomes Iraq," Cavalieri insisted. Artists make consciousness, she said. "It may not sound like we're saying important things, but everything we say that is different..from what's in the newspaper" is important, Cavalieri added.
Though Cavalieri uses her personal life in her art, there are limits on what she will reveal. "I go to the point where it won't hurt a relationship," she said. Cavalieri and her husband have been married for 54 years. "Fortunately, the reason we're together is that we support each other's art," she said, "so I can say anything I want. But I will stop where it would hurt him or the children." There are some things (such as male poets talking about "the deliciousness of making love" when their wives are in the front row) that are just better off not being art, Cavalieri opined.
Cavalieri, is not only one of the most productive, but one of the most joyful creative artists on the planet. When asked what she liked about teaching, she joked, " I get high with a little help from my friends." The fear of failure is my greatest fuel, Cavalieri said, then laughed, "high test. I recommend it." She loves hosting "The Poet and the Poem." "I adore looking at my poet and having that poet talk just to me," Cavalieri enthused. It's like having a magic wand, she said.
To savor the magic of Cavalieri's work, go to www.gracecavalieri.com or MIPOradio.net/GRACE_CAVALIERI
http://www.scene4.com/archivesqv6/jan-2007/html/kathiwolfe0107.html
G raceful, most joyful artist on planet earth;
R eally productive, truly creative!
"A blueprint for communication" born with;
C urrency of the heart
E xchange freely!
C onsciousness make -
A rtists' most important role;
V ision
A wonderful world -
L ive in peace!
I nspite of obstacles,
E xcellence aim!
R emember "Quilting the Sun" &
I nspire!
tuned to Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up".
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When award-winning poet and playwright Grace Cavalieri was in college, few women poets were published. Her professors told her that the work of Edna St. Vincent Milay was like "little pools of green vomit."
Today, Cavalieri, author of numerous books of poetry and plays, is in her 30th year as producer and host of the radio show "The Poet and the Poem," which is recorded at the Library of Congress and distributed via NPR satellite. Her books of poetry include "Pinecrest Rest Haven," "What I Would Do for Love: Poems in the Voice of Mary Wollstonecraft," and her newest work "Water on the Sun" (translated into Italian by Maria Enrico). Among the many awards, she has received are: the Allen Ginsberg Award for poetry, the Pen-Fiction Award for Short Story and the Silver Medal from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Cavalieri is married to sculptor Kenneth Flynn and they have four daughters and four grandchildren. Her new play "Quilting the Sun" premieres in February in Centre Stage, S.C. She conducts workshops on poetry throughout the country.
Over the years, Cavalieri has interviewed poets from former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Hass to David Wagoner to 2006 Pulitzer Prize Winner Claudia Emerson. Recently, she allowed Scene4 to turn the tables. By telephone and e-mail, Cavalieri talked with me about a wide range of topics–from growing up in Trenton, N.J. to radio to writing about the war in Iraq.
In the full disclosure department: I have heard Cavalieri read her poetry twice, participated in one of her workshops and greeted her at a few Washington, D.C. area poetry events. I do not know her well. But, anyone (with a heartbeat) falls under Cavalieri's spell. She is a Renaissance women with the warmth of the sun.
I invite you to meet Grace Cavalieri.
"I stopped. The wheels froze
on the rug as I looked
at my foe
'ME wants the bike?'
I felt the sweet pleasure of
superiority, the first ache
of it, age three.
There would be no contest. I
could play as long as I liked.
I had him by the pronoun.
It was the happiest day of my life."
from "Language Lesson in Water on the Sun"
Cavalieri, who was born in 1932 and grew up in Trenton, N.J., said that she had a "blessed childhood." Her father and mother were from Italy. "My father was an intellectual. He didn't want us to grow up in the Italian section. I'm Jewish," she said, "we didn't live in the Italian ghetto." It was a "merciful life," Cavalieri recalled, "Trenton in the 30's was beautiful. We walked everywhere without fear." People lived within walking distance of each other, went to the same schools, and for a dollar could ride Trenton transit all week, Cavalieri remembered. (Today, she noted, things are different in some of her old haunts. Recently, a decapitated body was found on High Street in Trenton, Cavalieri said.)
Life inside her home was "chaotic," she said, "but outside the house everything was fine." A childhood friend Jan (who died in 1993), gave Cavalieri the stability she needed to thrive. "All my poems are about her....I was so chaotic emotionally, that if I hadn't had that outside structure," she wouldn't have felt such a sense of "rootedness" in her youth, Cavalieri said. "Jan...symbolizes the back yard, flowers, going to the library–the simple things," she said. The emotional chaos inside of her and inside the dynamics of her family, "was difficult to balance with the energy of the outside world which was good to me," Cavalieri recalled.
She grew up without TV, let alone video or the internet. Yet, Cavalieri had her imagination which early on began to grow by leaps and bounds. "We went to this progressive, experimental elementary school. We made our own paper to write with...I wrote this play for our junior high school," she said, "most of the people that came out of the era and that school are...all in the arts." Cavalieri began to "make a lot of my interior life" which is on the page now, she said.
Radio was hot in the 1930's, and Cavalieri (who said that from birth "a blueprint for communication" was in her DNA) jumped at the opportunities to be a part of this medium. She did a high school radio program in Trenton and "when I was smaller, we did magical shows," Cavalieri recalled.
Throughout her life, she has used her art (whether poetry, writing plays or being a radio host) to communicate and to help others communicate. "The minute I was born, I smelled it {communication}. I was able to jump on any opportunity I saw to communicate," Cavalieri said, "it showed up on the stage. The stage extended itself to me..radio extended itself."
With one hitch. "My whole life was overcoming the people who tried to thwart that," she recalled. Her father wanted to prevent his daughter from "the world, from being harmed," Cavalieri said. She couldn't take a scholarship to drama school or do an all night radio show in college. "Because there was no, no, no! There was always no! That was the first word I learned," Cavalieri recalled. Her father said, "if Grace went to New York, she'd have a nervous breakdown the first week," she remembered, "my mother-in-law, who was fabulous and married six times, said, 'so what?' But, now I know so well that he was really right," she added.
Her mother died when she was 53. "I found her body two weeks before I had my first baby, " Cavalieri said, "most of my father's 'no's' were to protect her from the devastation I was bound to run into." She felt "completely accepted" by her mother and that her father was "so authoritarian," Cavalieri recalled.
But, she isn't bitter about this now. "I make my students write a writing exercise...where they have to list...everything they can think of about their fathers and mothers," Cavalieri said. She does this so they can "for their own spiritual development" understand why they chose what they chose and stop blaming their parents. "Positive always attracts negative," Cavalieri said, "the negative is always going to come in there for you to overcome."
"You asked why I was studying botany.
It came from visiting Eton.
They were
Discussing the need for gentlemen
To know such subjects as
The theory of whales."
from "I Gave You My Work, Gilbert" in "What I Would Do for Love: Poems in the Voice of Mary Wollstonecraft"
Despite the obstacles, Cavalieri went on to college and graduate school (she has an M.A. in writing from Goddard and did post graduate work in English at the University of Maryland at College Park). It was hard though for her as a woman to enter the arts, she said. "I still feel as if I'm behind the eight-ball," she mused. When Cavalieri was small, Rudyard Kipling was in the library.
"In 1970, I go to teach...at Antioch and I have an anthology, of I think it was 900 pages. There were five women in it," she recalled, "I'll never forget it." The cultural revolution had occurred, but publishing didn't catch up with the voices that emerged in the 1960's until the end of the 1970's, Cavalieri said. "The glass ceiling for Mary Wollstonecraft {the 18th century feminist and author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Women"} was very low and very thick," she noted. Though very grateful for the progress that has occurred, Cavalieri said that it's still a bit harder for women.
"Mrs. P had never had much nurturing,
she admitted that to the soft-spoken lady in a pink smock with a badge.
In fact, she didn't know what the word meant. She thought it
meant chewing or something furry..."
from "Pinecrest Rest Haven"
To Cavalieri, art comes from the personal. "Those things are the things that I am obsessed with, the things that start in the kitchen," she said, "the betrayals before you're five years old." The artist makes her or himself vulnerable by saying what he or she believes "from the heart," Cavalieri said, "that is a dangerous way to live." The "currency" of the heart leads either to triumph or downfall, she added. "I don't achieve it all the time. But I know some poets who do," she said.
Artists have a role to play in speaking out about injustice such as the war in Iraq, Cavalieri said. But "if it's political from the standpoint of you have a platform, then it isn't even yours," she added. On the day of our interview, Cavalieri started writing a poem about a little boy holding his father's finger in the mall. "With such obedience that it scared me," she said, "That may not sound like it has to do with the war in Iraq, but it does." Any time anyone squeezes someone's arm not out of love and it hurts, that "all becomes Iraq," Cavalieri insisted. Artists make consciousness, she said. "It may not sound like we're saying important things, but everything we say that is different..from what's in the newspaper" is important, Cavalieri added.
Though Cavalieri uses her personal life in her art, there are limits on what she will reveal. "I go to the point where it won't hurt a relationship," she said. Cavalieri and her husband have been married for 54 years. "Fortunately, the reason we're together is that we support each other's art," she said, "so I can say anything I want. But I will stop where it would hurt him or the children." There are some things (such as male poets talking about "the deliciousness of making love" when their wives are in the front row) that are just better off not being art, Cavalieri opined.
Cavalieri, is not only one of the most productive, but one of the most joyful creative artists on the planet. When asked what she liked about teaching, she joked, " I get high with a little help from my friends." The fear of failure is my greatest fuel, Cavalieri said, then laughed, "high test. I recommend it." She loves hosting "The Poet and the Poem." "I adore looking at my poet and having that poet talk just to me," Cavalieri enthused. It's like having a magic wand, she said.
To savor the magic of Cavalieri's work, go to www.gracecavalieri.com or MIPOradio.net/GRACE_CAVALIERI
http://www.scene4.com/archivesqv6/jan-2007/html/kathiwolfe0107.html
Monday, May 28, 2007
TOWEL POWER
TOWEL POWER
T owel and basin,
O ur feet washing;
W ith
E xcellence lead,
L ive as servant!
P ractice
O f God's Presence
W ill pow'r unleash!
E xample of Christ in humility,
R eflect daily in our lives!
"Make Me A Servant" tune
T owel and basin,
O ur feet washing;
W ith
E xcellence lead,
L ive as servant!
P ractice
O f God's Presence
W ill pow'r unleash!
E xample of Christ in humility,
R eflect daily in our lives!
"Make Me A Servant" tune
Friday, May 25, 2007
CHARLES STANLEY
C hrist has given us the Great Commission!
H is Gospel to all the world preach,
A s many people possible reached;
R elationship with Christ growing lead;
L ift &
E xalt &
S ing His praise!
S eek first His Kingdom & Righteousness!
T rust
A nd Obey -
N ever waver!
L et
E very knee bow, every tongue confess:
Y es! Christ is Lord of lords!
Sing to the tune of "We've A Story to Tell to the Nations"
C hrist has given us the Great Commission!
H is Gospel to all the world preach,
A s many people possible reached;
R elationship with Christ growing lead;
L ift &
E xalt &
S ing His praise!
S eek first His Kingdom & Righteousness!
T rust
A nd Obey -
N ever waver!
L et
E very knee bow, every tongue confess:
Y es! Christ is Lord of lords!
Sing to the tune of "We've A Story to Tell to the Nations"
The 9 to 5 Window
9 :23 Jer'miah
T o know God -
O glory!
5 offices our role play;
W itness as Light and Salt!
I mpact the world
N ow with love!
D raw forth His Spirit's power!
O ur workplace with faith transform!
W onders, miracles see!
Tune to "To Worship, Work and Witness" Hymn
==================================================================
Table of Contents
Part I: Understanding Your Call
Chapter 1: Satan’s Deceptions About Your Work
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Purpose
Chapter 3: Finding Your Purpose
Chapter 4: Four Attributes of an Effective Workplace Witness
Chapter 5: Four Types of Christians
Chapter 6: The Religious Spirit and the Workplace
Chapter 7: Bringing God to the "9 to 5 Window"
Part II: Bringing God's Power Into Your Workplace
Chapter 8: Hearing the Voice of God—Even on the Job
Chapter 9: Intercessory Prayer in the Workplace
Chapter 10: Receiving Only What God Gives You
Chapter 11: Do Not Reach for the Power
Chapter 12: Miracles At Work
Chapter 13: Transforming A City
Chapter 14: From The Workplace To Nations
Conclusion: The Power of the Staff
Bonus: Bible Study Guide
End Notes
==================================================================
"This book is a home run!"
C. Peter Wagner, Wagner Leadership Institute
“…extremely practical and genuinely profound … a must read for all Christians.” -- Ed Silvoso, Harvest Evangelism
In his book The 9 to 5 Window, Os Hillman equates work with worship and shows this to be a deeply spiritual truth. By following his guidance we can all make the secular sacred and so transform our lives. Don't miss this splendid book!
Ken Blanchard, Co-author The One Minute Manager®, and The Secret
What happens when Christian believers take the Word of God literally and begin to apply it where they spend sixty to seventy percent of their waking hours? What happens when they use their spiritual authority in their work lives, reflecting their spiritual value system in their area of influence? What happens when Christians move in a spiritual dimension in their work lives as few have endeavored to do before now?
What happens is that lives, workplaces, cities and nations begin to be transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. His prayer in Matthew, which says “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” becomes a reality in the here and now.
Os Hillman is one of the leading authorities on faith at work today. The 9 To 5 Window: How Faith Can Transform The Workplace, provides an in-depth look at this new move of God and how Christians can practically implement their faith with their work life. Topics include facts on the current movement, how to bring the presence of God into your workplace, developing an intercessory prayer team at work, transforming your workplace, city, and nation for Christ, and much more. Hillman combines his ten years of experience working in the faith at work movement with 20 years as an advertising executive. Bonus Feature: Includes a Bible study guide at the end of the book, ideal for small groups!
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Praise for The 9 to 5 Window
Os Hillman has written a book that is extremely practical and genuinely profound. Os addresses how to resolve the tension between the pulpit and the marketplace by showing pastors what is in the heart of Christians who feel a call to ministry but not to the pulpit. He draws on his own insights but also on what he constantly gleans from others in his God given networking ministry. This book is a superb how-to manual and a must read for all Christians.
Ed Silvoso,
President, Harvest Evangelism, Inc.
Author, Anointed for Business
As a former businessman, I’m delighted to see the growing movement of “marketplace ministries” encouraging Christians to serve God where they spend most of their time—on the job. Not only does The 9 to 5 Window address issues that have caused believers to separate work and ministry, but it also provides a host of guiding principles to those who want to effectively impact their workplaces for Christ. This book helps all of us to see ourselves as ministers!
Dr. Tom Fortson
President and Chief Executive Officer, Promise Keepers
Arguably, Os Hillman is the most knowledgeable person today in the rapidly escalating Faith at Work movement. The 9 to 5 Window will give you an accurate, thorough, and enjoyable overview of one of the most crucial things that the Spirit is saying to the churches in this season.
C. Peter Wagner
Presiding Apostle, International Coalition of Apostles
President, Global Harvest Ministries
Chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute
I have read many of these marketplace books and they usually follow the same theme. But in [this] case I was particularly impressed. And especially with the chapters on Hearing God [and] Receiving only from God. Like [Os], God has taken me through very deep water and my only desire is to honour and love Him. I have been very blessed by [his] daily TGIF Marketplace Meditation. Thank you for everything that you are doing to support and bless us in the marketplace.
Paul McConnell
Managing Director
OfficeLink Plus Pty Ltd
Australia
"The 9 to 5 Window" clearly should be the workplace Bible. Os Hillman has weaved a tapestry of life between the covers of this book. There is not a day that goes by that someone, on some level does not mention the undercurrent of discontent as it relates their purpose in life and the challenge of blending the realities of the workplace with their personal faith. Many are unnecessarily suffering in silence. For me, it became an obsession; the high stakes search for my destiny was preoccupying my mind and disturbing my sleep. It rendered me professionally disoriented. I now know I am not the only one. I knew there were clues to be discovered and I was determined to find them. Every clue was examined and each took me to the next one. I stumbled on to Os Hillman's website and after watching the video clip, I knew I had found a major clue. He not only got it--he has devoted his life to making sure we all get it. I would have moved the universe for the information I have discovered in "The 9 to 5 Window." This book not only makes the case for how Faith can transform the workplace; it actually puts life in perspective, inclusive of finding the purpose for your life. The flagship chapters are Chapter 10, "Receiving Only What God Gives You," and chapter 11, "Do not Reach for the Power." These chapters are particularly important because when a person is hungry for something, everything looks good. Os Hillman has graphically and painfully, from his personal experience, along with the life of Joseph, put in perspective the need to listen for God's input in the face of independent actions. Had I had the power of this book years ago, it is my belief that my life's journey would be at a different level. As the workplace continues to detour to chaos and security in the workplace continues to phase into ambiguity; leaders at every level will need to ground themselves in something greater than themselves, and certainly greater than their job description. It is my contention that the grounding should start with "The 9 to 5 Window." Not only will it put the 9 to 5 Window in perspective, it will add stability and hope to the 24-hour window.
Ivory Dorsey
Professional Speaker
Atlanta, Georgia
9 :23 Jer'miah
T o know God -
O glory!
5 offices our role play;
W itness as Light and Salt!
I mpact the world
N ow with love!
D raw forth His Spirit's power!
O ur workplace with faith transform!
W onders, miracles see!
Tune to "To Worship, Work and Witness" Hymn
==================================================================
Table of Contents
Part I: Understanding Your Call
Chapter 1: Satan’s Deceptions About Your Work
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Purpose
Chapter 3: Finding Your Purpose
Chapter 4: Four Attributes of an Effective Workplace Witness
Chapter 5: Four Types of Christians
Chapter 6: The Religious Spirit and the Workplace
Chapter 7: Bringing God to the "9 to 5 Window"
Part II: Bringing God's Power Into Your Workplace
Chapter 8: Hearing the Voice of God—Even on the Job
Chapter 9: Intercessory Prayer in the Workplace
Chapter 10: Receiving Only What God Gives You
Chapter 11: Do Not Reach for the Power
Chapter 12: Miracles At Work
Chapter 13: Transforming A City
Chapter 14: From The Workplace To Nations
Conclusion: The Power of the Staff
Bonus: Bible Study Guide
End Notes
==================================================================
"This book is a home run!"
C. Peter Wagner, Wagner Leadership Institute
“…extremely practical and genuinely profound … a must read for all Christians.” -- Ed Silvoso, Harvest Evangelism
In his book The 9 to 5 Window, Os Hillman equates work with worship and shows this to be a deeply spiritual truth. By following his guidance we can all make the secular sacred and so transform our lives. Don't miss this splendid book!
Ken Blanchard, Co-author The One Minute Manager®, and The Secret
What happens when Christian believers take the Word of God literally and begin to apply it where they spend sixty to seventy percent of their waking hours? What happens when they use their spiritual authority in their work lives, reflecting their spiritual value system in their area of influence? What happens when Christians move in a spiritual dimension in their work lives as few have endeavored to do before now?
What happens is that lives, workplaces, cities and nations begin to be transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. His prayer in Matthew, which says “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” becomes a reality in the here and now.
Os Hillman is one of the leading authorities on faith at work today. The 9 To 5 Window: How Faith Can Transform The Workplace, provides an in-depth look at this new move of God and how Christians can practically implement their faith with their work life. Topics include facts on the current movement, how to bring the presence of God into your workplace, developing an intercessory prayer team at work, transforming your workplace, city, and nation for Christ, and much more. Hillman combines his ten years of experience working in the faith at work movement with 20 years as an advertising executive. Bonus Feature: Includes a Bible study guide at the end of the book, ideal for small groups!
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Praise for The 9 to 5 Window
Os Hillman has written a book that is extremely practical and genuinely profound. Os addresses how to resolve the tension between the pulpit and the marketplace by showing pastors what is in the heart of Christians who feel a call to ministry but not to the pulpit. He draws on his own insights but also on what he constantly gleans from others in his God given networking ministry. This book is a superb how-to manual and a must read for all Christians.
Ed Silvoso,
President, Harvest Evangelism, Inc.
Author, Anointed for Business
As a former businessman, I’m delighted to see the growing movement of “marketplace ministries” encouraging Christians to serve God where they spend most of their time—on the job. Not only does The 9 to 5 Window address issues that have caused believers to separate work and ministry, but it also provides a host of guiding principles to those who want to effectively impact their workplaces for Christ. This book helps all of us to see ourselves as ministers!
Dr. Tom Fortson
President and Chief Executive Officer, Promise Keepers
Arguably, Os Hillman is the most knowledgeable person today in the rapidly escalating Faith at Work movement. The 9 to 5 Window will give you an accurate, thorough, and enjoyable overview of one of the most crucial things that the Spirit is saying to the churches in this season.
C. Peter Wagner
Presiding Apostle, International Coalition of Apostles
President, Global Harvest Ministries
Chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute
I have read many of these marketplace books and they usually follow the same theme. But in [this] case I was particularly impressed. And especially with the chapters on Hearing God [and] Receiving only from God. Like [Os], God has taken me through very deep water and my only desire is to honour and love Him. I have been very blessed by [his] daily TGIF Marketplace Meditation. Thank you for everything that you are doing to support and bless us in the marketplace.
Paul McConnell
Managing Director
OfficeLink Plus Pty Ltd
Australia
"The 9 to 5 Window" clearly should be the workplace Bible. Os Hillman has weaved a tapestry of life between the covers of this book. There is not a day that goes by that someone, on some level does not mention the undercurrent of discontent as it relates their purpose in life and the challenge of blending the realities of the workplace with their personal faith. Many are unnecessarily suffering in silence. For me, it became an obsession; the high stakes search for my destiny was preoccupying my mind and disturbing my sleep. It rendered me professionally disoriented. I now know I am not the only one. I knew there were clues to be discovered and I was determined to find them. Every clue was examined and each took me to the next one. I stumbled on to Os Hillman's website and after watching the video clip, I knew I had found a major clue. He not only got it--he has devoted his life to making sure we all get it. I would have moved the universe for the information I have discovered in "The 9 to 5 Window." This book not only makes the case for how Faith can transform the workplace; it actually puts life in perspective, inclusive of finding the purpose for your life. The flagship chapters are Chapter 10, "Receiving Only What God Gives You," and chapter 11, "Do not Reach for the Power." These chapters are particularly important because when a person is hungry for something, everything looks good. Os Hillman has graphically and painfully, from his personal experience, along with the life of Joseph, put in perspective the need to listen for God's input in the face of independent actions. Had I had the power of this book years ago, it is my belief that my life's journey would be at a different level. As the workplace continues to detour to chaos and security in the workplace continues to phase into ambiguity; leaders at every level will need to ground themselves in something greater than themselves, and certainly greater than their job description. It is my contention that the grounding should start with "The 9 to 5 Window." Not only will it put the 9 to 5 Window in perspective, it will add stability and hope to the 24-hour window.
Ivory Dorsey
Professional Speaker
Atlanta, Georgia
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
BRIAN HOUSTON
B e passionate, consumed for the Cause of Christ!
R each globally for the local church cause;
I nspiring people to deeper commitment,
A lways helping others &
N ot selfish!
H ave a heart for people to come to know CHrist!
O bey Him
U nto the ends of the earth;
S eek first
T he Kingdom of God, righteousness;
O
N ow give God the glory, honour, praise!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up"
Hillsong Australia
B e passionate, consumed for the Cause of Christ!
R each globally for the local church cause;
I nspiring people to deeper commitment,
A lways helping others &
N ot selfish!
H ave a heart for people to come to know CHrist!
O bey Him
U nto the ends of the earth;
S eek first
T he Kingdom of God, righteousness;
O
N ow give God the glory, honour, praise!
Sing to the tune of "You Raise Me Up"
Hillsong Australia
Monday, May 21, 2007
Hi,
I came across your blog and really enjoyed it.
I like to make acrostics out of people's names and tune them to song/hymn.
So here is one for you:
PENELOPE TRUNK
P ursuing true success,
E xpect be BRAZEN!
N ew rules apply &
E xecute them well!
L ead a life
O f great synchronized adventure;
P repare to
E xplore possibilities!
T ypecast yourself &
R eally be authentic!
U nderstand detours lead to happiness!
N ow be more likeable than competent!
K eep be unique & differentiate yourself!
Sing to the tune of "Your Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
Hope you like it and can sing it.
agung halim
I came across your blog and really enjoyed it.
I like to make acrostics out of people's names and tune them to song/hymn.
So here is one for you:
PENELOPE TRUNK
P ursuing true success,
E xpect be BRAZEN!
N ew rules apply &
E xecute them well!
L ead a life
O f great synchronized adventure;
P repare to
E xplore possibilities!
T ypecast yourself &
R eally be authentic!
U nderstand detours lead to happiness!
N ow be more likeable than competent!
K eep be unique & differentiate yourself!
Sing to the tune of "Your Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban
Hope you like it and can sing it.
agung halim
Sunday, May 20, 2007
THE GOD FACTOR
THE GOD FACTOR
T he Word of God,
H as spoken to His people;
E xpect success - not by might nor by pow'r;
G od's own Spirit - will be
O ur Source of Victory!
D are be faithful -mighty works He will do!
F or God's divine hands will help us throughout;
A ll glory to
C hrist alone give!
T o be God's partner on earth, be focused:
O n God's Spirit,
R ejoice always!
Tune to "How Great Thou Art"
Zech. 4:6-9
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
H ave
A legacy to
P ass on:
P assion for Christ
Y es, impart!
F athers,
A lways give of yourselves,
T ime to be with your children;
H ow through love and affirmation
E ncouraging!
R eally
S eek to nurture, mentor!
D o trust
A nd
Y ield to His will!
Tune to "Joyful, Joyful"
T he Word of God,
H as spoken to His people;
E xpect success - not by might nor by pow'r;
G od's own Spirit - will be
O ur Source of Victory!
D are be faithful -mighty works He will do!
F or God's divine hands will help us throughout;
A ll glory to
C hrist alone give!
T o be God's partner on earth, be focused:
O n God's Spirit,
R ejoice always!
Tune to "How Great Thou Art"
Zech. 4:6-9
======================================================
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
H ave
A legacy to
P ass on:
P assion for Christ
Y es, impart!
F athers,
A lways give of yourselves,
T ime to be with your children;
H ow through love and affirmation
E ncouraging!
R eally
S eek to nurture, mentor!
D o trust
A nd
Y ield to His will!
Tune to "Joyful, Joyful"
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