'The Final Line' is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint on John 3:14-21, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, March 14. #john316 @spiritindesert

3.10.21 THE FINAL LINE.MP3

Dis-membered and Re-membered is Bro. Jim's Touchpoint on Jeremiah 31:31-34, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, March 21. #spiritinthedesert #remembersinnomore #writtenonyourheart #jeremiah3134

3.17.21 DIS-MEMBERED AND RE-MEMBERED.MP3

"Religious Slave-dom" is Bro. Jim's intriguing Touchpoint on Philippians 2:5-11, the Lectionary reading for Passion Sunday, March 28, 2021.
#palmsunday #passionsunday #spiritinthedesert @spiritindesert

3.24.21 RELIGIOUS SLAVE-DOM.MP3

"Show Me" is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint meditation on John 20:19-31, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, April 11. What did Doubting Thomas know that we need to learn?

#showmeyourscars #doubtingthomas #spiritinthedesert @spiritindesert

4.7.21 "SHOW ME".MP3

Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint meditation, "FORE!!" is based on Luke 24 :36b-48, the Lect. reading for Sunday, April 18.

4.14.21. FORE!.MP3

"The Un-Folding of God" is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint on the Good Shepherd text (John 10:11-18), the Lectionary reading for Sunday, April 25, 2021.

4.21.21 The Un-Folding God.MP3

"No Fear" is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint based on 1 John 4:7-21, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, May 2.

4.28.21 No Fear .MP3

Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint 'No Choice in the Matter' comes from John 15:9-17, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, May 9, 2021.

5.5.21. No Choice in the Matter.MP3

Bro. Jim's Touchpoint this week is 'The UN-certainty of God,' a reflection on John 3:1-18, the Lectionary reading for Trinity Sunday, May 30, 2021. From Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona.

5.26.21 The UN-certainty of God.MP3

'Crazy Jesus' is Bro. Jim's Touchpoint, a reflection on Mark 3:20-35, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, June 6, 2021.

6.2.21 Crazy Jesus.MP3

'The Kingdom of God is a Seedy Place' is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint reflection on Mark 4:26-32, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, June 13, 2021.

6.9.21. The Kingdom of God is a Seedy Place.MP3

'The Many Sides of Jesus' is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint reflection on Mark 5:21-43, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, June 27, 2021.

6.23.21.The Many Sides of JesusMP3

'Shake It Off' is Spirit in the Desert's Touchpoint reflection based on Mark 6:1-13, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, July 4, 2021. Guest facilitator Sheri Brown.

6.30.21. Shake It Off.MP3

'Saving Face' is Spirit in the Desert's Touchpoint reflection based on the "Bring me the head of John the Baptizer" text from Mark 6:14-29, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, July 11, 2021. Guest facilitator Sheri Brown.

7.7.21 Saving Face.MP3

Recognizing Jesus, Recognizing Bartimaeus is the Touchpoint by Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson for Wednesday Respite at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ. Reflection based on the lectionary reading from Mark 10:46-52 for Sunday, October 24, 2021.

10.20.21 Recognizing Jesus, Recognizing Bartimaeus.MP3

"The Light" is Rev. "Bro Jim" Hanson's Touchpoint reflection for Christmas. Premiered at Wednesday Respite on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Wednesday Respite is a contemplative service with Touchpoint reflection at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona.

12.22.21. The Light.MP3

"Cliff Hanger" is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint reflection on Luke 4:14-30, the Lectionary reading for Sunday, January 30, 2022.

Wednesday Respite is a weekly contemplative service from Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona. The Touchpoint is the reflection by Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson, Spirit's faith mentor.

1.26.22 Cliff Hanger.MP3

Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint for Sunday, May 29, 2022 is 'Forgiveness Leads to Repentance,' a reflection on Luke 24:44-53.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-min contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

5.25.22 - Forgiveness Leads To Repentance.MP3

'Father, Forgive US for WE Know Not What We Do' is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint reflection on Luke 23:33-43, the reading for Christ the King Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-min contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

11.16.22 Father Forgive US For WE Know Not What WE Do.MP3

"No Tums Needed" is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint reflection on the Walk to Emmaus story from Luke 24:13-35 for 23 April, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-min contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

4.19.23 No Tums Needed.MP3

'Following the WAY Jesus Follows' is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint reflection on Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 for Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

6.7.23 Following The WAY Jesus Follows.MP3

'Shifting Ground' is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint reflection on Matthew 9:35-10:8 for Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

6.14.23 Shifting Ground.MP3

'Losing It' is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint reflection on Matthew 10:24-39 based on Bible readings for Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

6.21.23 Losing It.MP3

Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint turns the passage upside down in "The Sin of Wages is Death," a reflection on Romans 6:12-23, based on readings for Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

6.28.23 The Sin Of Wages Is Death.MP3

'Saved from Myself' is Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint reflection on Romans 7:15-25, the lectionary reading for Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

7.5.23 Saved From Myself.MP3

Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint is "A So-so Sower," a reflection on the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 for Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

7.12.23 A So - So Sower.MP3

Bro. Jim Hanson's Touchpoint is "No Separation," a reflection on God's infinite love from Romans 8:26-39 for Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

7.26.23 No Separation.MP3

Bro. Jim's Touchpoint is 'You Count,' a reflection on Jesus feeding the 5000 from Matthew 14:13-21 for Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

8.02.23 You Count.MP3

Bro. Jim's Touchpoint is 'Eyes on You,' a reflection on Jesus Walking on the Water from Matthew 14:22-33 for Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

8.09.23 Eyes On You.MP3

Bro. Jim's Touchpoint is 'Marginalizing Jesus,' a reflection on Jesus and the Canaanite woman from Matthew 15:21-28 for Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Wednesday Respite is a 30-minute contemplative service of scripture, prayer, music and a Touchpoint by Spirit in the Desert faith mentor, Rev. "Bro. Jim" Hanson.

8.16.23 Marginalizing Jesus.MP3

02 07 2018 UNHINGED.MP3

10.28.20 JESUS COUNTS YOUR BLESSINGS.MP3

12.9.20. I AM (not)MP3

1.13.21 RESURRECTION, NOT INSURRECTION.MP3

2.24.21 A DEFINING MOMENT.MP3

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