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What To Do First to Make a Profit

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
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Apparently I rool


Really, nothing can compare in life to the love of your kids. Okay before ya think I'm gettin' all unspiritual here, yes I know nothing compares to the love of Jesus, and of course in my life it's God first, and Larry second. But one's offspring...yep, their love is like no other. I'm just sayin'.


I'm getting to the point where two of my kids are going into young adulthood and it's such an interesting place to be. It's fun, adventurous, and downright scary sometimes. At times I just cry out to Jesus, "please, just let me get these kids safely to adulthood." It's not easy being a Mom but any of you who are Mothers already know this information.

We all have our ups and downs as parents, walking the tightrope between discipline and love. Sometimes they've been so mad at me and I've responded with the famous line so many Moms have said..."that's okay, hate me now. You'll thank me later." Such a hard place to be. But knowing that as the years go on your kids not only love you, but still like you...and actually want to be with you, or be like you......well, it's monumental. I realize it's a precious thing. Not everyone gets along with their parents even as adults. I want to share something with you all today that Dustin put on his Myspace yesterday. Apparently I "rool". By the way, the mis-spelling is intentional. Dustin is a writer and pretty much a grammar policeman. Okay, he wrote:

Momma, you pretty much rool. I look up to you more than anyone. You and I are very similar and it has made it easy for you to not just be my mom but also one of my best friends. I trust you with my life and with my problems. You are very wise and very understanding. I hope to one day be as talented as a writer as you.

Wow, is there any greater compliment than to hear that from my kid? That'll keep me going for the next few months, AT LEAST!

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Anonymous said…
Pastor Deanna, I just want to let you know that I think you are a wonderful mom. Your kids are so blessed to have you as their mother. Your doing a awsome job !
1:54 PM
Cassandra said…
Just precious. Rising up and calling you blessed...except in their lingo. I pray for that kind of experience too. Good for you!
4:03 PM
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