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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...

10 Things To Say to Encourage a Friend


With my friend Joanne Greer ~ 1985

  1. You are not alone
  2. My heart is with you.
  3. I understand.
  4. This makes me sad on your behalf.
  5. Would you like to talk about it?
  6. What can I do to help?
  7. Call me anytime, day or night. (Make sure you answer!)
  8. I’m praying.
  9. How can I specifically pray for you?
  10. Just want you to know you are totally awesome because ______________.
 
Joanne and Me ~ 2014

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