Standing Shoeless: Finding God in the Ordinary
Finding God in the Ordinary
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"I'm sure about this: the one who started a good work in you will stay with you to complete the job by the day of Christ Jesus."
-Philippians 1:6
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the Executive Pastor of Operations at Manchester United Methodist Church in Manchester, MO. I invite you to check out our church online at manchesterumc.org. And if you're in the West County Saint Louis area, p...
Sometimes we make plans and God seems to interrupt them? Amen? In this episode, I'll share a bit about a dog on a river and how it taught me about the importance of leaning into the companions that come alongside us.
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the Executive Pastor of Operations at Manchester United Methodist Church in Manchester, MO. I invite you to check out our church online at manchesterumc.org...
In this episode I build on Episode 5- Parking Lot Forgiveness and share a story about how hard it can be to let go of the pain people cause us. Then we take a look at how Jesus handled the pain people caused Him and see what we can learn from it. But we have to do the work because living into an inclusive and expansive vision for God's love has no room for unforgiveness. NOTE- Listen to the end for my thoughts on boundaries aft...
The phrase "got to" and "get to" are just one letter apart- but these phrases carry an entirely different emotional weight. Changing one letter can help you change your outlook.
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the Executive Pastor of Operations at Manchester United Methodist Church in Manchester, MO. I invite you to check out our church online at manchesterumc.org. And if you're in the ...
You and I are always coming into the middle of other people's stories. Every word we speak, say or write... every action we take intersects with something in the middle of someone else's story- this is what it means to be human. Love requires that we tread lightly with others in grace and humility.
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the Executive Pastor of Operations at Manchester United Methodist Church in...
How well do we really live, as the Apostle Paul put it, "in a manner worthy of Christ's gospel?" What percentage of your life would you say is characterized by the words patience, trust, and grace?
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the Executive Pastor of Operations at Manchester United Methodist Church in Manchester, MO. I invite you to check out our church online at manchesterumc.org. And if you'...
It can be easy for me to get busy doing life and forget to see the beauty all around me. What about you? Do you see the "Holy Ground" moments all around you?
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the pastor of Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. I invite you to check out our church (including mission work and worship services) online at www.forthelake.org. And if you're in the Lake of...
It seems like having a relationship with God ought to keep you from experiencing hardships in life. However, Jesus never promised that our lives would get easier. So often it is the moments that we know God is working in our life that require an even greater level of trust in God.
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the pastor of Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. I invite you to check out our churc...
There are so many times in life where we'd rather jump over the painful part and just get to "the good stuff!" But shortcuts are rarely good in our daily life and they're never effective in our relationship with God.
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the pastor of Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. I invite you to check out our church (including mission work and worship services)...
My boys are among my most valued treasures in my life. Still, it can feel like a juggling act some weeks trying to give them all of the personal attention they deserve when there are so many other people and things that are clamoring for my attention. Do you ever feel like your life is a bit out of balance?
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the pastor of Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. I invi...
Today's story is about a potluck dinner and how you- yes you- matter and your presence matters! When you show up, your presence affects everyone in the room. The same is true when you don't show up. Your presence matters!
About the Host: I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the pastor of Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. I invite you to check out our church (including mission work and worship services) ...
Often we have these ideas about spiritual things that don't actually line up with what Jesus taught. That's a problem! In this episode we're going to look at what Jesus taught us about how prayer works and how God blesses (never harms) us.
In the show today, I also invited you to consider trying Discipleship Coaching with me- completely free! At this time, I have a few spots left. Here's the link to signup for ...
Jesus taught us that forgiving everyone always is key to living the life more abundant that he preached and taught about. And yet forgiveness can be so difficult for us to offer to others and to ourselves. It is all about grace!
I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the pastor of Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. You are invited to check out our church (including mission work and worship services) online at www.fort...
You can work hard and things still don't work out. But it is often when our plans fall apart that God's constant presence and love shines through.
I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the pastor of Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. You are invited to check out our church (including mission work and worship services) online at www.forthelake.org. And if you're in the Lake of the Ozarks area, please j...
In our lives, some things are more important than others. And you are the only one who is going to decide what those things are in your life. You are the only one who will work to keep what is most important at the center of your life. How are you making space for the aspects of your life that are most important to you?
I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the pastor of Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Osage...
What if Jesus was not trying to start a new ritual when He ate the last supper with His disciples, but instead was trying to teach us how to be more human?
I am Andy Blacksher, and I am the pastor of Faithbridge United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. You are invited to check out our church (including mission work and worship services) online at www.forthelake.org. And if you're in the Lake of the Ozarks area, pleas...
God is looking for ways to get your attention. What are you focusing on? Maybe it's time to simply stand shoeless before your creator.
Thanks for listening! The next episode, titled "Bethlehem Communion," drops on Wednesday, March 8th!
Be looking for God to show up in your life. You are standing on holy ground!
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