Philippians Chapter 1:1-2 16-18 One day, on our way to the place of prayer, a slave girl ran into us. She was a psychic and, with her fortunetelling, made a lot of money for the people who owned her. She started following Paul around, calling everyone’s attention to us by yelling out, “These men are working for the Most High God. They’re laying out the road of salvation for you!” She did this for a number of days until Paul, finally fed up with her, turned and commanded the spirit that possessed her, “Out! In the name of Jesus Christ, get out of her!” And it was gone, just like that. 19-22 When her owners saw that their lucrative little business was suddenly bankrupt, they went after Paul and Silas, roughed them up and dragged them into the market square. Then the police arrested them and pulled them into a court with the accusation, “These men are disturbing the peace—dangerous Jewish agitators subverting our Roman law and order.” By this time the crowd had turned into a restl

Today we were in God's presence with Desert Springs Church.   Ps Bob shared from Philippians 4:8 -think on these things... In our daily lives we all have different experiences; What happens in our day sometimes affects our thoughts. Paul is encouraging us to think on the good things in God. There are times of happiness and times of sadness. Our thoughts can either direct us towards positive or negative thoughts. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Mark 5: 21-43 Ill child and sick lady... We need to press in and get closer to God because we don't know what will happen tomorrow. We need to come and fall at Jesus's feet and say 'Lord, I need you'. Miracles can happen everyday.   Lots of times we don't receive because we don't ask. We need to come and be at Jesus

Psalm 32 A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. [ a ] 1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones grew old Through my groaning all the day long. 4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was turned into the drought of summer. Selah 5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah 6 For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You In a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters They shall not come near him. 7 You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. 9 Do

Our Worship Leader on Sunday shared with us about Hope when it hurts most. Sharing from Louie Giglio's talk on Hope when it Hurts most. The Anchor of Hope... The good news is that we know where peace is found - in Jesus Christ - because trouble is coming.  John 16:33    Where do you turn when life hurts most?  The cross of Jesus Christ.  At the cross we see that:  God loves us (1 John 4), God allows freedom but he maintains control (Acts 2), God can use the worst for eternal good, God paints a canvas bigger than we can see or understand. The cross is proof that He always has a purpose through every circumstance. The cross anchors us to that hope - Jesus Christ - when trouble comes. (posted by Administrator on behalf of TCC)