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 i...
Larry and I performed the wedding ceremony for this sweet couple last night ~ Brad and Amber Richards. We are so proud of them for how far they have come! We have watched them grow so much...coming to Celebration this past summer and giving their lives to Jesus, and maturing so much during this time. My husband commented yesterday about how Brad and Amber are both like 'sponges' ~ taking every word that comes out of our mouths, just soaking it up. They never miss church unless it's a true emergency. They are there, on the edge of their seats - fully participating and ready for change. Their growth is a reflection of their passionate pursuit of God. Brad and Amber, we are so proud of you, and we love you so much.
What a responsibility it is to be a spiritual parent! Leaders, take note!! There ARE people taking in each and every word we say, so let's be real careful what we put out there!
What a responsibility it is to be a natural parent. I've learned so much ~ the hard way. Jordan has also taken in the words I've said and things I've done. I've had many victories, also mistakes. God's grace has been there to make up for my shortcomings. I love Jordan so much and I'm proud to call him my son.
Please keep Jordan in prayer. He may be 20 years old now but no less in need of prayer. God has a special assignment for his life and the enemy would love to destroy it. The most important thing I commit to do for Jordan's birthday is uphold him in prayer ~ to stand in the gap for him, and believe for God's favor in his life ~ all the rest of the days of his life. Please join me in prayer as it comes to mind, for my precious baby boy. He'll always be that to me no matter how old he gets.
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