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...
So as to not disappoint you lifetime intimate portrait groupies who are wanting to read this first thing this morning with your cup of coffee, I will give a re-cap of yesterday. (GRIN) We spent time with Larry's parents and getting ready for church last night. We had a little Valentine Celebration in Fusion and that was fun. My mother in law came in there with me and Larry's Dad went to youth group. I brought a message in Fusion continuing in our series this month on I Corinthians 13 and this one focused on the "amazing power of kindness." You might wonder how powerful a message on kindness can be but I think this qualified as one. I have heard some before that have been kind of milquetoast, but I was determined it wasn't going to be that way. I believe it really spoke to some hearts. In addition to worship and the teaching and our small groups we had all kinds of Valentine treats and punch and coffee. Lourdes made some cookies that were amazing! After church We...