Well I must say I have really enjoyed hearing these parables with the modern day video twists to help us see and understand the application to our current lives. Next week we’ll start the “Women of The Bible” series, be sure to check it out and invite a friend. Here’s what happened last night. Happy Day Welcome/Needle Glory To God Glory of It All Message Rescue Me

We had another great night in the attic. There are lot’s of great opportunities coming up for you to plug into our ministries here at Desoto Hills, visit the Kiosk this coming Wednesday and ask how you can grow and become a part of furthing God’s kingdom! Here’s what happened last night! Countdown Undignified Welcome/Needle Open Up The Sky Awaken My Heart Message (Parable of The Prodigal Son) Luke 15:11-32 Fire Fall Down

Hmm TOUGH parable last night, for SURE. I’d have to say being able to forgive someone who’s wronged us in one way or another is a HARD thing to do sometimes, and God’s “story” last night is a constant reminder to love your neighbor through thick and thin. Show mercy and compassion, learn to love even when it’s hard. Casey was back on guitar tonight after a three week hiatus, we appreciate Caleb’s willingness to fill in, he’ll still be on stage rockin the acoustic! The stupid video lever (7100) newer more improved model, made it’s debut last night with some killer snow mishaps, look for more lever pulls in the near future. IF YOU MISSED LAST NIGHT WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Here’s what happened last night. Countdown Clap Your Hands Welcome/Needle You Will Reign Stupid Video Lever 7100 Reign In Us Message (Parable of The Unforgiving Debtor) Matthew  18:21-35 Lead Me To The Cross

GREAT crowd last night, it was so good to see all those faces praising and worshiping the one true God, I can’t wait for next week. Casey will be heading back into town after a long three week break, I’d like to thank Caleb Rushton for stepping up the plate and filling in on electric, he’ll be back on acoustic next week, rocking on the back riser, we appreciate him tons! We had another great parable study last night, I defiantly want to be the brother that steps up to the plate and does the right thing, even if it’s something I don’t particularly want to do. Remember, God calls us to a higher purpose, he has a grand plan in mind! Here’s what happened…

Salvation Is Here Welcome/Needle Raining Down Shine Message (Parable of the Two Sons) Matthew 21:28-32 Sovereign God

¹³Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, ¹⁴I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3: 13-14 The Winter Olympics begins this week.  I recently came across a story about Olympic speed skater, Dan Jansen, that related to these verses out of Philippians: After falling twice in the 1988 Olympic speed-skating races, Dan Jansen sought out sports psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr, who helped him find a new balance between sport and the rest of his life, and who helped him pay more attention to the mental aspects of skating.  Peter Mueller became his coach, putting him through workouts that he has since described as “the toughest I’ve ever known.”  By the time the 1994 Olympics arrived, Jansen had more confidence than ever.  He had set a 500-meter world record just two months previously.  That race seemed to be all his! Then, Jansen fell during the 500-meter race.  Dr. Loehr immediately advised, “Start preparing for the 1000.  Put the 500 behind you immediately.  Stop reliving it.”  The 1000!  For years he didn’t believe he could win that distance.  He had always considered it his weaker event.  Now it was his last chance for an Olympic medal.  As the race began, Jansen said, “I just seemed to be sailing along,” and then he slipped and came within an inch of stepping on the lane marker.  Still, he didn’t panic.  He raced on and recorded a world-record time that won him the gold medal! ¹ Goals can be very intimidating, because it can sometimes feel like you might be setting yourself up for failure or disappointment.  However, without goals you will never be pushed to achieve anything. Our relationship with God should really be no different.  We need to push ourselves to be more and do more within the Kingdom of God.  Just like with the athelthes at the Olympics, it is going to take some hard work and training on your part.  You may even need to set some goals for yourself.  One goal we have set as a church staff is to read through the Bible in a year.  You could have this goal or countless others: “Memorize one Bible verse a week or month.” “Share the Gospel with at least one person this month.” “Spend 15 minutes alone with my Bible & God every day.”  You get the idea!  Even if you fail at some of these goals, your walk with Christ will be so much better than if you had never tried. “Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” -Unknown- ¹ 1. “God’s Little Devotional for Graduates.”  Honor Books, Inc., Tulsa, OK.  1995.  Pgs 174-175.