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...
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At LaRosa's this morning with our dear friends before getting on the road to make the four hour trip to Pittsburgh. It was sad to say goodbye...they were marvelous hosts and we had a great time but the vaca must go on...
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We went to PNC Park, Heinz Field, and the Incline as well. Then I came back to sit in the jacuzzi for a while at the hotel while the kids got in the pool, and watched some highlights from the MJ memorial. Couldn't see the whole thing there although Mike twittered highlights to me. (Thanks Mikey) I have the entire thing Tivo'd at home and will watch upon my return.
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