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...
Welcome to our home Many guests in my home have asked me about why I have not one, but lots of Christmas trees. Others have asked me why I am looking for another tree to add to the collection. Why in the world would I want to go to all of this work, or expense? I know it might sound crazy, but I am wanting to get another one this year for at least 75% off at an after Christmas sale. That is when I get them and I usually don't pay more than $20. It's more than enjoying the way they look or having a passion to collect something. There is a deeper personal meaning for me. Larry and I have a tree next to our bed, and a small one in the master bathroom. Why would I go to the trouble to set up more than one tree when I have such a busy life? And why would I purposely plan to have to spend all the time required to take them down and put them away when the season is over? It's a long story why. The other night at one of our Christmas parties somebody remarked, "...