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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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Happy Anniversary to us


Today is 21 years for Teeby and me.

We've made it!

Here's a pic of us the first month we were married...

Tonight we are headed out to celebrate with dinner for two at Roy's in Tampa...... a really nice place. One of our wonderful Northsiders gave us a gift certificate to enjoy this night together. The cool thing is, it's Hawaiian fusion cuisine and 21 years ago we went on our honeymoon to Hawaii. Good memories.

Dustin will hold down the home front and take care of things so Momma and Daddy can celebrate our night.

Thanks Teeb, (and thanks Lord...) for another year. Here's to at least another 21......

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Unknown said…
Wow PD! Congratulations!!! It is such a joy to see couples celebrate their anniversary (especially so many years together). I hope you had a wonderful time at Roy's, it is definitely a nice restaurant.I'm sure it was a treat for you and Pastor Larry. I love the picture too; cool hair, Pastor Larry! Wishing you both many many more yers of love, joy and happiness. God Bless!
9:17 AM
Unknown said…
PD,
Duh me! I thought I was reading your post for last night so I said , "I hope you "had" a great time at Roy's." Well, excuse that! I hope you have a good time tonight. I'm laughing at my "blond" moment.
9:22 AM
Chocolate and Coffee said…
Happy Anniversary! I hope you have an incredible evening of celebration.

Blessings to you!
10:24 AM
Anonymous said…
Happy Anniversary! You two have surpassed "married longer than most celebrities" status and have definitely reached "in it for the long haul." Have a great time celebrating tonight!
10:39 AM
Michele said…
Happy Anniversary- that picture is great - it is so 80s.

Have an enjoyable time!
6:23 PM
Cassandra said…
Happy Anniversary! Me and Barak have one coming up in a few weeks ourselves. We thought you and Larry didnt look a lot different...just bigger hair back then. :) Has he always had the mustache? I know my dad has had his and then shave it, go a few years then grow it back for a few years. Just curious for some wierd reason. :)
10:38 PM
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