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 inve
A few weeks ago I hosted a few groups of women at our home for dinner and meetings. Upon sitting down to the table, one of the ladies remarked, "I'm afraid to touch anything. What if something breaks?"
I explained that this was no problem, if indeed it happened. She was referring to material things, most of which could be replaced. If it couldn't be replaced it's still not of greater importance than people.
Some things I choose to live by:
I explained that this was no problem, if indeed it happened. She was referring to material things, most of which could be replaced. If it couldn't be replaced it's still not of greater importance than people.
Some things I choose to live by:
- People are more important than things.
- If you have it, use it.
- If you don't use it, get rid of it.
- Start with whatever you have. Don't wait for things to be "perfect" to reach out.
- Use whatever you have for the greatest good that you can.
- Share. Be hospitable. Open your heart and home to others.
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