The PF Women Team at our Annual Team Retreat ~ 2018 Today on Seth Godin's blog, he said: It's tempting to decide to make a profit first, then invest in training, people, facilities, promotion, customer service and most of all, doing important work. In general, though, it goes the other way. Yes, it does. If you are waiting to make a profit before you do these things, in my experience you're not going to make a profit. So many organizations, ministries and churches are struggling with financial issues. I know your pain. As anyone who follows our story knows, our ministry was in a ton of debt four years ago when I came on as director. Since that time, we've gotten out of debt and turned a profit every year. God has done amazing things through out team, for which we give Him the glory! I find that what Seth is saying here is absolutely true, with one disclaimer. For Christian leaders, spiritual disciplines must always be first. Before we started inve
I was born in Virginia, and given to the Children's Home Society and then adopted.
I grew up in Baltimore, basically spent my childhood there til' I went away to college and got married.
I grew up in Baltimore, basically spent my childhood there til' I went away to college and got married.
Choir and drama were basically my life in high school, and oh yeah, church too.
I married Larry when he was 19, and I was 20.
We had Dustin at 22, Jordan at 23, Savanna at 30.
Mine and Larry's first dog, together was Smitty but he ran away.
My dog when I was a kid was a golden retriever named Kelly.
My cat was named Grizabella.
I have been married almost 20 years. Anybody who knows me for more than five minutes knows this.
I like my husband. I think he's the funniest, smartest, sexiest man in the world.
I had to drop out of kindergarten. I was too sick to finish. This really has not affected my life.
I love mashed potatoes. They are my favorite food.
Lazy people drive me crazy. If I am around them for too long I start shaking.
I never had any cavities until I moved to Florida.
I hate needles. I'd rather do practically anything than get one.
I love singing alto. I would much rather sing alto than lead worship but my husband loves it when I lead and feels lost when I don't.
I live in the most beautiful place in the world.
I miss steamed crabs. They don't taste the same in FL as they do in MD.
One of my best friends died of AIDS. I still miss him a lot.
I miss my grandma the most.
I love teapots.
I love to worship.
I sang my first solo in public when I was 4.
I used to idolize Vestal Goodman when I was a little kid. (Still think she's great!)
If I could only do one thing in life it would be write.
I'm always trying to break a bad habit.
I like Martha Stewart.
I really get weary of dishonest people. I just don't have the energy for them.
Head games drive me crazy. I usually just back away from people who play them - for good.
If I wasn't a pastor I'd probably be a high school teacher.
I'm a very affectionate person.
My favorite pizza is olive and mushroom.
I love the Gaither Homecoming tour.
Jim Carrey is my favorite comedian.
I enjoy riding my bike.
I love to laugh.
I was president of the choir/chorale in high school.
My high school teachers had a huge influence on me.
I love to listen to TD Jakes preach.
I worry about being too hard AND too easy on my kids.
I feel like a terrible parent most of the time.
The best memories of my life are those I've made with my husband.
I like my inlaws.
Shindler's List is one of my favorite movies though very difficult to watch. My second favorite movie is Ghosts of Mississippi. I think these top my favorites list because of my core values.
I love to read and have to do it every day - no matter what.
The devil really hates me.
I was a waitress in college.
I love dreaming - wide awake.
I hate weeding.
I like taking naps with my family.
My friends in high school would never believe what my bra size is now. (Darn it, why didn't I go to that school reunion? If I did, I would not sign in now as Deanna Doss, simply as 36DD)
I go to church even on vacation. I love to see what other churches are doing.
I love country music, 60's 70's and 80's songs, and some oldies, especially Frank Sinatra.
Larry and I love to go to New York City.
I really love my bed. It is king size, pillow top, with down comforter and down pillows. (pink and mint green.)
I love to set a beautiful table especially with my burgandy rose china.
I really like cool watches.
I find it easy to believe in most other people.
I love coffee and tea.
I love pictures.
I'll never divorce my husband, although I understand why some people get divorced.
I think serving is the most awesome thing ever. It's what gives life meaning.
I love creating. How can you not be creative when serving the CREATOR?
I love movie coke.
I love going to the movies - was never allowed as a kid - you know, pentecostal holiness atmosphere... and all that junk.
Little things mean a lot to me.
I am really honest, and would be even more so openly if my husband really didn't care what I said...but he does. It's this thing of keeping his job that means so much to him. And the fact that we have to eat. :-)
If I get really stressed out or angry I get sick or at least a whole mouth full of canker sores. I know that's gross and probably more than you wanted to know.
I am extrememly sentimental.
I like getting excited over things. In fact, I love screaming and shouting over stuff.
Blah people just bore me to tears.
Pie is my favorite dessert.
I love bold colors.
I try hard not to worry.
My biggest fear in life is not making a difference.
I got my first car at 38.
I've worked hard all my life.
I could cook dinner for my family from the time I was about 7 years old. Learned sitting on grandma's counter while she cooked. But somehow still can't do a pie crust as good as she did -- still trying.
I had a tremendous amount of responsibility as a kid.
I try to let my kids have a lot more fun than I did and not have to bear the weight of such responsibility at such a young age.
I buy myself flowers sometimes.
I usually don't wait for other people to do nice things for me - if I need something emotionally, I just do it for myself (ex: flowers, getting myself something special, etc.) I believe if you expect things from people all the time you will be disappointed a lot. So just be surprised when they do nice things.
If I could do anything and time and space were of no consequence, I would go back and have a long talk with my grandma and take a nap with her like we used to after school.
I like it when Larry surprises me.
As much as I like being loud I also like getting quiet. Yes, I'm extreme if you haven't figured that out yet.
I don't understand people who sell out for money. People mean everything to me, and the things of God. People who sell out miss out.
I like a very clean atmosphere.
It drives me crazy when people interrupt me when I'm writing. I hate getting out of rhythm.
I've always got several projects going at the same time.
I finally have my purpose figured out.
I'm afraid I'll miss something.
I analyze the daylights out of things.
Boundaries in relationships are really hard for me.
If I get enough solitude, I like to be around people.
I love Christmas time.
JC Penney is my favorite store. I love "Worthington" clothes. They fit just right.
I love to read I and II Timothy and Titus to remind me of what I'm supposed to be doing. I always forget.
My kids think I'm a wingnut a lot of the time but that's okay.
I don't do well at team sports.
I'm lost without my briefcase.
I can get along with most people. Unless they are completely pompous, pharasaical, "religious" and legalistic. In that case, I usually just start praying they take interest in another church.
Okay that's it -- goodnight. That was enough mindless chatter to prepare me to go to the grocery store and then night night.
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