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...
All five of these words together.
It's so basic. But it's so needed.
And you might not have done it in a long time.
And she needs to hear it.
Here goes: "How was your day today?"
She wants to hear this question.
And she wants you to listen.
Really listen.
And if she shares her problems, she may not want you to do anything about it. (I know, that's soooo frustrating!)
She just wants you to listen.
And if you sit close, and stare into her eyes intently, it's all the better.
And if you connect with her and refuse to answer your phone or text the entire time, it's other-worldly.
Try it. She'll love it.
I promise.
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