Over the last couple of months, I have been walking with some people through some very heavy trials in areas of their health, finances, and relationships. I've even felt that heaviness in my own life at times but it's in…
Click here to to watch this video. So many times we use Romans 8:28 to console someone when something bad happens. We want to remind you today that the context of chapter 8 is that as we live a "spirit-led…
In this week's video Pastor Randy Carter reminds us that "our joy and our obedience must be based on the faithfulness of God, not the fickleness of men." We're praying for you and your team this weekend! Larry
In this video we talk about Emotional Health. 3 John 1:2 says, "Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul." We're praying for…
We recently had the opportunity to host author and speaker Alicia Britt Chole in Barcelona for a weekend of ministry and in Vienna for the Women's Inspire Conference. Alicia has invested in our IC's over the last several years and…
As I write this Flashnote, the snow is falling in Vienna and it's beginning to look like Christmas! We've already visited several of our famous Christmas markets, shared a special meal with our pastors, participated in several receptions and started…
I read a practical quote on trust this week by author Marvin K. Mayers. He said, "The most important step in entering a new culture is to build trust. Only when people trust us will they listen to what we…
Today, our team in Vienna took time to celebrate "Thanksgiving," a day set aside to reflect on all we are thankful for in our lives. Robert Emmons, a leading scientific expert on gratitude, has shown through research that people who…
Last week we shared part 1 of our conversation about how to navigate difficult conversations. Here's the list of best practices we began with: 1. Start by clarifying the tension 2. Always meet face to face 3. Use the S.A.L.T…
Have you ever had to navigate a difficult situation? Maybe it was a consequence of your decisions and maybe you were trying to help keep peace between others but navigating difficult situations is an important competency for every IC pastor/leader…