Entries by Andy Odom

This Too Shall Pass

Today’s Message was written by my friend Rev. Andy Odom. One of the things that is true about life is that life is always changing. If it’s not changing, then it’s not alive. For some people, this is one of the exciting aspects of life, the fact that life is always changing. For others, well… […]

What Gives You Life?

Today’s Message was written by my friend Rev. Andy Odom. These days, I feel like anyone who stands up in front of a crowd to give a speech could start off by simply saying, “I’m tired. Are you tired?” and everyone in the crowd would nod and look around and agree that they too are […]

Restless, Anxious, and Crazy

Today’s Message was written by my friend Rev. Andy Odom. In my ministry, whenever I’ve talked about being busy, or being stressed out, or anxious, I’ve usually had something to suggest that might simplify things or help try to reduce the anxiety others are feeling. But I do know, that sometimes life just gets so […]

What Easter People Do

Today’s Message was written by my friend Rev. Andy Odom. Today I want to talk to you about hope. Hope is one of the great earmarks of the Christian faith. The reason for that, of course, is because our entire belief in Jesus Christ is centered around an empty tomb on Easter morning. For us, […]

Laughing in the Dirt

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Andy Odom.  Scripture: Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit. (Psalm 51:12) His name is Masosa. He is one of the villagers I met two years ago during the time I spent on a trip to the Sakata region […]

Surround It with Prayer

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Andy Odom. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6) Over the last three days I talked about three spiritual disciplines I try to practice when I start to get anxious […]

Stay Connected

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Andy Odom.  I will take you as my people, and I will be your God. (Exodus 6:7) The day before yesterday, I shared with you three spiritual disciplines I have learned to try to practice when I become anxious about something. They are: get clear, keep calm, […]

Keep Calm

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Andy Odom.  I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother. (Psalm 131:2) Yesterday, I talked about three spiritual practices I have learned from one of my coaches. When I’m anxious, I try to do three things: get clear, keep calm, and […]

Get Clear

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Andy Odom.  Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me? (Psalm 51:10) I would like to take the next few days and talk about three practices that I’ve learned from one of my coaches. When I’m anxious, I […]

Stop and Take a Breath

Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Rev. Andy Odom.  Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. (Psalm 119:18) I think one of the things Jesus does extremely well is paying attention. I am reminded of the story of when Jesus was walking through a crowd and suddenly […]