Public speaking

Hi,

I used to think I knew so much in Public till yesterday. I have been a little slow on updating this blog, because I got really busy with a presentation (that is another story).

I volunteered for a minute presentation. As I left the hall, it dawned on me I really wouldn't have time to work on my speech..besides, I (as leader of my group), had to co-ordinate our activities, which we had to present the very next day. Talk of trying to co-ordinate a group of Men (old older than yourself), from 5 different nations (Cote D'Ivoire, Reunion, Togo, Cameroon and Rwanda). Well we needed prayers really bad..and most especially answerd prayer.

I want to testify that God does answer prayer. He made all beautiful and our presentation was wonderful. Now I can see more clearly, how God can make something beautiful out of a mess.

DDAY
Back to our topic, I sat with my heart pounding hard in my chest as if this was the first time I was ever going to give a public speech. Man, I surprised myself, with this feeling. The First presenter went through and was given a tap on the back. My turn now (and it was being video taped!). Phew. I stood there all wired and hit the topic. All my 'upper-cut' phrases disappeared and I had to make do with what I had scribbled. As the thoughts rushed though my mind, I fumbled through some words, tried to take the crowd in, keeping everyone interested and responsive! The bell went, indicating 2 minutes were already gone. I had to round up. How did it go you may ask. Not bad at all. The negative and positive comments came, but in it all I learned my lessons on PUBLIC SPEAKING.

It was a good day.

Love
Inno <><

Being disciplined

Is not at all the easiest of things. We're half way through and it's been a challenging 2 weeks. 2 more weeks yahoooo! The last few days have been loaded on dialogue on Buddhism, Hinduism, Next Generation and some concluding Audio Visuals (the use there of). Our video project was good..at some stage I hope to youtube it. I have been planning to take a good rest, but it seems that just ain't a workable concept here. I have been sleeping late (bad), and been under a little stress as I try to strike a balance between studying, keeping in shape and working on a project with my French colleagues ( as team leader, this is the most difficult group, I have ever led!!!). THank God tomorrow is Sunday. I am looking forwards celebrating Jesus with my Hawaiin brothers..the name of the church is unpronounceable but I hear it was founded in 18something. A picture of us worshiping on Friday morning. Love ya

Producer " Fresh Fires" A3 Studios

Aloha ke akua

Yesterday, my team (792), learned a litle bit more in the necessity of the use of Audio Visuals in our presentation. We learned about movies..ie starting with story boarding, different types of shots and the rule of thirds. We then split up to 2 groups. I was film director of one of the groups that is why you don't see me in the movie...I now undersand the most important role is the directors..it is challenging too. If actors decide to their own thing, the whole thing becomes a mess.

Same can be said for our relationship with God. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as our Counsellor, guide etc. How many times do we go our own way, pursuing the world agenda, till we get drunk, then try to be good and feel saved on Sunday? Evaluate yourself against our benchmark, Jesus. Seek the guidance from the one who should be directing your life..He has the master script and knows what is best for you.

http://chingmangte.multiply.com/ is the site of my wonderful room mate and his 'handsome' wife.

Enjoy the photos of our movie,

Inno

Discipline

If there is one word that has been ringing in my head for these last 2 days, that is 'DISCIPLINE'!

The importance of discipline in the life of a leader cannot be overemphasized. Discipline takes us from the bed of mediocrity to the place of excellence.

If you remember, walking in EXCELLENCE, is an expression of the image of God (Genesis 1). When God created us, He gave us dominion over the earth. Since the early days of man unfortunately, we seem to want to dominate only other men.This is wrong.

I challenge you to take excellence seriously and strive to reflect the image of Christ. Be disciplined, with your time, finance etc.

Show some discipline,

Inno

P.s By the way I am the session president today..interesting. You should see pics of me and my room mate preciding God willing tomorrow.

Sunday 20 July

Aloha Ke Akua,

Hope you are doing good. We had a good day today. First was Church. We visited Calvary Chapel a wonderful (beach) church located in Maui. The worship was great, and the message was excellent. The Pastor taught from John 4 (the story of the lady at the well). Yes she came to get something temporary, Jesus proposed to give her something eternal. She sought to know more about Jesus and Jesus addressed the main issue in her life ie her need to change from trying to fill her life with emptiness (the guy she was living with was not her husband)! She got embarassed and tried to change the subject! Long and short of the message, go deeper, desire more of God. Don't be a spectator...take bold steps. How far you can go is only determined by you!

Later on we stormed Walmart..the rest is history..a few pics attached.

No comment today just this pic for you

Today

A few thoughts to ponder on;

A true leader should be disciplined even when no one is watching.

A true leader needs to reflect God’s image.
What is the image of God that is present in us and/or what is the image of God lacking in us. We have to have dominion over this earth (Genesis 1). God is not in total control if you continue to be in control of your own life. In God’s kingdom we have destiny. When God created man, we were supposed to be perfect, have Honesty (truthfulness), and have Integrity (consistency and sincerity with no deception or pretense).

Do not become hardened because some one abused your kindness for example. That is not God’s image.
Gen 1:26

a-Our Image;

1-Reason
2-Personality
3-Intellect
4-Capacity to relate
5-To Hear
6-To See
7-To peak

Do people have access to you?

b-Dominion over the earth.

We need to be in control of what is happening.

Are they grey areas in our lives? A disciplined leader does not have grey areas. It is either black or white.

Sexual morality (1 Cor 6:9-10)

Personal discipline prevents moral failure ( Prov 5: 3-23)

A disciplined leader finishes what he has started.

What are the unfinished issues in your life right now?

Handling money, power and position.

A part of our whole disintegrates when we have problems with sexual immorality, money power and position.

Our lifestyle should be quality not relative.

Take charge and be disciplined
Inno