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I want to write about partnerships with our national church this week. We love our FEIC network for many reasons but primarily because we are a relational network. We don't vote. We're not governed by a constitution. We simply share…

Every week I end the FlashNote by saying, "We're praying for you and your team this weekend." By the way, we really do! One of the greatest values of FEIC is our relational connection to each other. Melinda and I…

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been walking with some people through some very heavy trials in areas of their health, finances, and challenging relationships. I've even felt that heaviness in my own life at times and it's…

One of the reasons we love our FEIC Network is because of the leadership culture we are creating. In his fourth book of the Habitude series, author Tim Elmore reminds us that cultures work like a virus in a family…

Matthew West recorded a song a few years ago titled "Hello, My Name Is" where the lyrics reflect emotions from decisions we've all made in life. The opening of the song says "Hello, my name is regret... I'm pretty sure…

Jesus said in some of His opening words to the Sermon on the Mount - "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven." Jesus was speaking of our emptiness and His fullness. To be poor…

Scott Hagan said, "Great leaders see everyone in the room. Poor leaders only notice those who notice them." As a teenager, I was passionate about a ministry that supported children in Latin America so I sent monthly support to help…

Hey Guys, A lot of you have asked about the Global Church for a Global World Conference coming up in Dubai April 29th - May 2nd. Several years ago, Terry Hoggard and other global leaders like Dave Kenney and Ed…

One of the reasons that I love to start a New Year is because it's a great time to bring closure to things from the past and to embrace all God desires to do in our lives today. My personality…