February 2022 Update

     It is February already, and as they say, “Love is in the air!” Paul, in describing biblical love, writes, “love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails” (1 Corinthians 13:7-8a NKJV). The “love” of family and friends may disappoint us, but the LOVE of God never fails! I am so grateful to a faithful, powerful, and loving Savior who is not just with me but in me (Colossians 1:27).

     2025 has started with a bang! Our phones are ringing off the hook, and emails are piling in from people searching for answers from a life of defeat, depression, anxiety, and other emotional issues. Praise God for GFI and for partners like you who are helping us guide people into a more complete and victorious identity in Christ.

     I want to thank you all again for a great 2024! This year, we are expectant that God will do abundantly more than we could ask or imagine (Eph. 3:20). This month, I am going to Lakeland, Florida, February 20-25th to speak at a leadership event with Highland Homes. Also, I will be preaching that Sunday at Parkway Baptist Church, a new partner with GFI. I will also be spending time with coaching clients. Dr. John leaves for Egypt on March 18th for a 7-day trip of teaching and training.

     Our next seminar, Finding Joy, is on Saturday, March 1st at Fountain City Church in Knoxville, TN. The following week, March 3rd-6th, is our first Exchanged Life Spirituotherapy Workshop of the year. The Workshop will be held at First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, and during the week participants will be taught how to take a history as well as how to present the wheel and line diagrams. More information about each event can be found on our website, www.gracefellowshipinternational.com .

     Our podcast, Glimpses of Grace, continues to help people locally, and is also reaching people all over the world. With over 12,400 plays, we have now added a video component that can be viewed on YouTube.com/gracefellowshipintl. To watch, subscribe to our YouTube page, which also has other helpful videos. The audio edition of the podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon. Just search the name and look for the “G,” GFI logo.

     Please pray as I begin the journey to take my new book, Who Do You Think You Are? and make an audiobook. This book is a journey to understand your biblical identity walking through five identity statements found in Ephesians 1:1-6. The book can be purchased through our web store and the book/kindle can be purchased on Amazon.

     We are excited to have a new intern, Trevor Jenkins, who has joined our team. Trevor is a freshman at nearby Carson Newman College. Trevor is helping with the video podcast, editing, promo videos, and other exciting things we hope to announce very soon.

     Finally, please mark your calendar for April 25th! GFI turns 55 this year and on 4/25/25 we are going to celebrate at Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN starting at 6:30 PM. Dr. John and I will be sharing about the present and future of GFI along with special guests. Dinner will be provided, and we hope you can attend. Please RSVP online or by calling Kristy at (865) 429-0450.

In Christ,

Mark McKeehan

Executive Director