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...
Today begins a book giveaway here on the blog! The more times you comment, the greater chance you have to win!
A friend at Charisma House asked if I'd like to review some books and give some away. What a delightful idea! We will be giving away several books over the next few weeks. I do need to let you know that these books have been provided to me free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
So here's how it's gonna work...for every time a reader leaves a comment on any of this week's blog posts today through Thursday, November 3 at midnight, or on the facebook comment thread when the same post publishes there, I will enter your name in the drawing one time. You can comment more than once a day! You get your name entered every single time you post. So, comment away! Let your voice be heard! We will draw the winner's name at midnight on Thursday and announce it Friday morning. The book will be mailed to you..
The first book we are giving away is A Cry for Justice by Shelley Hundley.
The daughter of American missionaries, Shelley Hundley was born in Colombia, and grew up on the campus of a seminary that trained leaders to serve in what was one of the most violent nations in the world. After suffering abuse at the hands of a minister in the community, she turns from God—angry and confused that He could allow this to happen.
In A Cry for Justice, Hundley uses her story as a backdrop to show how she found healing from the pain, guilt, and shame of the abuse she endured as a child and how she came to know Jesus in a new way—as a righteous judge who fights for His people and takes upon Himself the burden of our injustices and pain.
The story of Shelley Hundley’s journey from bitter atheist to wholehearted lover of God is unique. Yet what she learned on this journey is relevant to every person who has ever been hurt and has silently wondered, “Who will fight for me? Who can make the wrong things right?”
Shelley Hundley is one of the original interns who helped launch the International House of Prayer under Mike Bickle’s leadership and has been on the senior leadership of IHOP-KC since its inception in 1999. She currently serves as vice president of training at International House of Prayer University in Kansas City, Missouri. Fluent in four languages, Shelley is passionate to see the nations of the earth prepared for the return of Christ and to see 24/7 prayers for justice combined with 24/7 works of justice.
To check out more of what Charisma has to offer go to www.charismahouse.com.
Okay, go ahead, start commenting away! Not sure what to say? How about, "Hey, I'm here!" Or, "I wanna win!" If you are posting anonymously and want credit towards the drawing you do need to leave your name, of course.
Happy commenting!
A friend at Charisma House asked if I'd like to review some books and give some away. What a delightful idea! We will be giving away several books over the next few weeks. I do need to let you know that these books have been provided to me free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
So here's how it's gonna work...for every time a reader leaves a comment on any of this week's blog posts today through Thursday, November 3 at midnight, or on the facebook comment thread when the same post publishes there, I will enter your name in the drawing one time. You can comment more than once a day! You get your name entered every single time you post. So, comment away! Let your voice be heard! We will draw the winner's name at midnight on Thursday and announce it Friday morning. The book will be mailed to you..
The first book we are giving away is A Cry for Justice by Shelley Hundley.
The daughter of American missionaries, Shelley Hundley was born in Colombia, and grew up on the campus of a seminary that trained leaders to serve in what was one of the most violent nations in the world. After suffering abuse at the hands of a minister in the community, she turns from God—angry and confused that He could allow this to happen.
In A Cry for Justice, Hundley uses her story as a backdrop to show how she found healing from the pain, guilt, and shame of the abuse she endured as a child and how she came to know Jesus in a new way—as a righteous judge who fights for His people and takes upon Himself the burden of our injustices and pain.
The story of Shelley Hundley’s journey from bitter atheist to wholehearted lover of God is unique. Yet what she learned on this journey is relevant to every person who has ever been hurt and has silently wondered, “Who will fight for me? Who can make the wrong things right?”
Shelley Hundley is one of the original interns who helped launch the International House of Prayer under Mike Bickle’s leadership and has been on the senior leadership of IHOP-KC since its inception in 1999. She currently serves as vice president of training at International House of Prayer University in Kansas City, Missouri. Fluent in four languages, Shelley is passionate to see the nations of the earth prepared for the return of Christ and to see 24/7 prayers for justice combined with 24/7 works of justice.
To check out more of what Charisma has to offer go to www.charismahouse.com.
Okay, go ahead, start commenting away! Not sure what to say? How about, "Hey, I'm here!" Or, "I wanna win!" If you are posting anonymously and want credit towards the drawing you do need to leave your name, of course.
Happy commenting!
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