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...
Here I am with the next vocabulary word to share. Actually I thought I would share three that I often use. These words have come to mind quite a bit this past week, although I use them often in my daily conversations regarding various circumstances going on in the world. Lament - to mourn, to grieve. Example of ways to use this word: Deanna began to lament the reality of the life changes she was facing, and faith in God and the support of friends sustained her. Vexed ~ bothered, afflicted. Example of way to use this word: Deanna was very vexed in her spirit about the changes she was going through, and the presence of God was what lifted her up again and again. Exacerbate ~ to make worse. Example of way to use this word: Saying goodbye to her son and leaving for Africa at the same time was only going to exacerbate the feelings of grief Deanna had, but God in His power and mercy intervened! So now, why don't we try...