Your Spirit In The Desert!

Connect, Refresh, Renew in Carefree. All are welcome here.

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7415 E Elbow Bend Road Carefree, AZ 85377

New Touchpoints

True life is found not through protecting ourselves but through giving ourselves away for the sake of Christ.

Edging God Out

Sometimes faith begins when we stop repeating what others have said and listen for what the Spirit is revealing to us.

Jesus Nearly Blows It

In the gospels Jesus changed his mind twice and both were caused by women. One was his mother. Let’s meet the other.

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Daily Devotions

Matthew 16:24-28…“For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose theirlife for my sake will find it.” vs. 25 While these challenging words of Jesus have sparked countless debates among his followers, they also touch on the essential teachings of all the major religions. Humans know intuitively that the divine spark is the essence of life and that it resides in the heart of every person. Through the centuries authentic spiritual leaders from many…

Daily Devotions

Matthew 16:21-23…“But he turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.’” vs. 23 Peter, obviously basking in the recognition given him by Jesus, mistakenly assumes that his new role gave him permission to question the dismal picture of the future painted by Jesus. Like most Jews he strongly believed that the messiah would restore the kingdom of Israel. So…

Daily Devotions

Romans 12:14-21…“No, ‘if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” vss. 21-22 One of the ways in which countries can gain control of others is through a process that has been called “immiseration,” the act of gaining victory through impoverishing one’s opponents. This can be done in a variety…

My First Visit

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I came for the Healing of Memories workshop for veterans, and I almost didn’t come because of the trauma I wrestle with, but your staff, the workshop leaders and the quiet and safe campus held me there and I’ve found a new sense of peace and healing.

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