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...
On Sunday I spoke of having a lot to share that's been percolating, but today I just wanted to share a potpourri of what's been happening or what I'm thinking in no particular order... The other night our entire family went to see The Social Network . It's the first time in forever that the five of us have gone anywhere together. The boys have been so busy with working two jobs a piece, plus school, and all their church ministries. We do things with Dustin or Jordan, but usually not Dustin AND Jordan. Monday night we all went to the movie and it was awesome to be together as a family of five. We loved the movie, by the way! Last night I went out with my three of my bff's and had an amazing girls night out together of dinner and talking til' the restaurant kicked us out after closing. God smiled on me by giving me the greatest friends in my life. I haven't laughed that hard in a LONG time, and I must say it felt so good. I'm thankful f...