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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 i...
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Because I CAN!!!

Lately I've seen a lot of people posting statuses and blogs that say, "Why do I do this?  Because I CAN!". Usually this is after sharing that they've done something like climb a mountain or do a triathlon or something like that.  

I started thinking about this phrase, "because I can" and the thought came to me that just because I CAN do something doesn't mean I SHOULD do something.

For instance... I've been asked to take leadership positions I COULD handle, but turned them down.

I've been asked to serve on several boards or teams beyond the ones I'm currently on, but said no.

I've had people invite me to join them in training for marathons and the like.  As of yet I haven't taken them up on it.

Factors for me...

Is it wise?

Has God specifically called me to do this particular thing?

Will it affect my relationship with God or His call on my life?

Will it affect my husband/children in a negative manner?  

Is there eternal value in it?

Will it take my focus on things that matter more?

Is it a God-thing or just a good thing?

Am I doing it just to boast that I can, or is this something that is really a God-ordained purpose for me?

I honestly CAN do a lot of things.  Whether I should is another story.
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Anonymous said…
Thank you Deanna for the time and effort that you put forth in your blogs and emails! They have always come at just the right time and have been an encouragement to my heart! Even though we have really just met each other You have blessed me over and over again!
Thank you for your transparency and sharing your struggles and victories! From one Pastor's Wife to another I appreciate you and all you do!!
Blessings to you my friend!
Shari
10:47 AM
Dr. Deanna DossShrodes said…
Thank you, Shari! I'm so honored that you're reading and that you've commented. Blessings
12:56 PM
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