Footsteps by HDUMC Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:14:53 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1861722 en-us © 2026 Footsteps by HDUMC yes 520f81a9-02e3-5373-9092-970b14b6179d Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Footsteps,Christian,Jesus,Witness,HDUMC Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8bm1lrrazkrmbpmypa8i1rhk2mgo?.jpg Footsteps by HDUMC Update on Our Food Pantry Activities Update on Our Food Pantry Activities As we work to fulfill our mission of "Loving God, Serving Others, Changing Lives," High Desert UMC operates a food pantry with the support of our congregation and Roadrunner Food Bank. Here is an update of our activities.

]]> As we work to fulfill our mission of "Loving God, Serving Others, Changing Lives," High Desert UMC operates a food pantry with the support of our congregation and Roadrunner Food Bank. Here is an update of our activities.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-18561277 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 950 5 99 full false Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow - 98 Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow - 98 The story of the christian hymn know to most Christians as the Doxology. How praise was central to the Christian life of Thomas Ken.


Psalm 146

]]> The story of the christian hymn know to most Christians as the Doxology. How praise was central to the Christian life of Thomas Ken.


Psalm 146

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-18314391 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 507 5 98 full false Why the Chimes Rang - 97 Why the Chimes Rang - 97 Why the Chimes Rang, a Christmas story by Raymond MacDonald Alden as read by Bruce Packard.

The members of Footsteps wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

]]> Why the Chimes Rang, a Christmas story by Raymond MacDonald Alden as read by Bruce Packard.

The members of Footsteps wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-18310380 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 699 5 97 full false Preparing to Celebrate - 96 Preparing to Celebrate - 96 This is a repeat of the 2024 podcast. New episodes coming in 2 weeks.

Advent is a time of preparation for Christ's birth and his resurrection. How are you preparing? 

]]> This is a repeat of the 2024 podcast. New episodes coming in 2 weeks.

Advent is a time of preparation for Christ's birth and his resurrection. How are you preparing? 

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-18310358 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0700 622 5 96 full false The Mysterious Ways of God The Mysterious Ways of God To us mortals, God sometimes works in mysterious ways. Recognizing these events can help us appreciate God's work when we are busy with our lives, and as a result, build our faith.

]]> To us mortals, God sometimes works in mysterious ways. Recognizing these events can help us appreciate God's work when we are busy with our lives, and as a result, build our faith.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17471614 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600 473 4 95 full false O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" is the first hymn in the United Methodist Church. Learn why Charles Wesley wrote it, and the significance of this hope filled song.

-Romans 15:13

]]> "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" is the first hymn in the United Methodist Church. Learn why Charles Wesley wrote it, and the significance of this hope filled song.

-Romans 15:13

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17471387 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600 580 4 94 full false Doing, Doing, Doing in Martha World Doing, Doing, Doing in Martha World What we learn from Martha's complaint to Jesus regarding Mary not helping fix the meal.

Luke 10:38-42 and Luke 6:6-8

]]> What we learn from Martha's complaint to Jesus regarding Mary not helping fix the meal.

Luke 10:38-42 and Luke 6:6-8

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17457537 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600 547 4 93 full false Now Thank We All Our God Now Thank We All Our God Learn about Marin Rinkart and the song "Now Thank We All Our God." This song was written during the stress of the 30 Years War. Could you express such thanks in the face of adversity?

-Romans 8:35, 37-38 and I Thessalonians 5: 16 & 18


]]> Learn about Marin Rinkart and the song "Now Thank We All Our God." This song was written during the stress of the 30 Years War. Could you express such thanks in the face of adversity?

-Romans 8:35, 37-38 and I Thessalonians 5: 16 & 18


]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17457460 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600 660 4 92 full false The Apostle Who Shook the World The Apostle Who Shook the World Learn about the Apostle Paul and what he means to Christianity.

-Acts 9

]]> Learn about the Apostle Paul and what he means to Christianity.

-Acts 9

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17457187 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600 590 4 91 full false Take My Life and Let It Be Take My Life and Let It Be Discussing the life of Francis R Havergal and her hymn "Take My Life and Let It Be."  What did it mean to her and how she showed it in her life.

-Romans 12:1-2

]]> Discussing the life of Francis R Havergal and her hymn "Take My Life and Let It Be."  What did it mean to her and how she showed it in her life.

-Romans 12:1-2

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17457076 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0600 591 4 90 full false Sheep and Their Good Shepherd Sheep and Their Good Shepherd Let's look at how the bible uses sheep as an illustration. What are sheep like and why do they need a good shepherd? Yes, we act like sheep and we need Jesus as the good shepherd.

]]> Let's look at how the bible uses sheep as an illustration. What are sheep like and why do they need a good shepherd? Yes, we act like sheep and we need Jesus as the good shepherd.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17093139 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600 465 4 89 full false Ravens and Unclean People Ravens and Unclean People What do Ravens, Zacheus, Rehab, and Paul have in common. How can God use them, and how can he use you?

]]> What do Ravens, Zacheus, Rehab, and Paul have in common. How can God use them, and how can he use you?

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17093096 Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 598 4 88 full false Unload Your Monster - Part 2 Unload Your Monster - Part 2 Last time we discussed the need for forgiveness. In part 2, the Footsteps members discuss their need to forgive others and what they learned.

]]> Last time we discussed the need for forgiveness. In part 2, the Footsteps members discuss their need to forgive others and what they learned.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17093031 Sat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 744 4 87 full false Unload Your Monster - Part 1 Unload Your Monster - Part 1 Exploring the resentments we carry, and how they weigh us down. We will discuss the importance of forgiveness.

]]> Exploring the resentments we carry, and how they weigh us down. We will discuss the importance of forgiveness.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-17093023 Sat, 03 May 2025 14:00:00 -0600 480 4 86 full false There Is a Balm in Gilead There Is a Balm in Gilead Discussing the song, "There Is a Balm in Gilead." What is it, and how can we receive it?

     -Jeremiah 4:5-8

]]> Discussing the song, "There Is a Balm in Gilead." What is it, and how can we receive it?

     -Jeremiah 4:5-8

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16703537 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 455 4 85 full false Gray Hair Gray Hair Gray hair and seeking the wisdom of God.

     -Isaiah 46:3-4 & Proverbs 4:5-8

]]> Gray hair and seeking the wisdom of God.

     -Isaiah 46:3-4 & Proverbs 4:5-8

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16703370 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 529 4 84 full false Call to Action Call to Action God's call to action and ideas on how to respond.

     -Isaiah 6:8 & Matthew 28:19-20

]]> God's call to action and ideas on how to respond.

     -Isaiah 6:8 & Matthew 28:19-20

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16703259 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 413 4 83 full false The Living and Active God The Living and Active God The meaning of bible passages may speak to you differently at different times. It is a sign of God's living word, as there is always more to learn.

]]> The meaning of bible passages may speak to you differently at different times. It is a sign of God's living word, as there is always more to learn.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16568592 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 579 4 82 full false Dealing with the Unexpected Dealing with the Unexpected Looking at leprosy in the bible, and how Jesus showed compassion and healed those afflicted.

]]> Looking at leprosy in the bible, and how Jesus showed compassion and healed those afflicted.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16568467 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0700 696 4 81 full false Out of Our Comfort Zone Out of Our Comfort Zone The importance of getting out of our comfort zone, and what we can learn from it.
     Matt 14:22-36

]]> The importance of getting out of our comfort zone, and what we can learn from it.
     Matt 14:22-36

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16237327 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 588 4 80 full false What's Your Superpower? What's Your Superpower? God gave each of us special powers or spiritual gifts. What's your superpower?
     1 Corinthians 12:6-10

]]> God gave each of us special powers or spiritual gifts. What's your superpower?
     1 Corinthians 12:6-10

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16237200 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 447 4 79 full false A Christmas Prayer A Christmas Prayer Listen to a Christmas story by Rian B Anderson titled "A Christmas Prayer" written in 1881.

Merry Christmas!

]]> Listen to a Christmas story by Rian B Anderson titled "A Christmas Prayer" written in 1881.

Merry Christmas!

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16015798 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 821 4 78 full false Preparing to Celebrate Preparing to Celebrate Advent is a time of preparation for Christ's birth and his resurrection. How are you preparing?

]]> Advent is a time of preparation for Christ's birth and his resurrection. How are you preparing?

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16237128 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0700 622 4 77 full false Make a Joyful Noise! Make a Joyful Noise! Make a joyful noise and sing to the Lord. Meet Drew Ammons, one or our new members who loves to sing.
     -Psalms 98:4-9

]]> Make a joyful noise and sing to the Lord. Meet Drew Ammons, one or our new members who loves to sing.
     -Psalms 98:4-9

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-16014954 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 705 4 76 full false My Help, My Rock My Help, My Rock When trials of life engulf us, Psalms 121 reminds to trust in God for He is always on and always there for you.

]]> When trials of life engulf us, Psalms 121 reminds to trust in God for He is always on and always there for you.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-15999467 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 555 4 75 full false Faith of Abraham Faith of Abraham What it means to have the faith of Abraham and the peace that passes all understanding.
         -Genesis 22:1-2, 10-12

]]> What it means to have the faith of Abraham and the peace that passes all understanding.
         -Genesis 22:1-2, 10-12

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-15993356 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600 484 4 74 full false Restoring Hope - 73 Restoring Hope - 73 When you feel frustrated or out of shorts, what does the bible tell us about restoring hope. 

]]> When you feel frustrated or out of shorts, what does the bible tell us about restoring hope. 

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-15678175 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600 602 3 73 full false Pearl of Great Value - 72 Pearl of Great Value - 72 Understanding Jesus parable about the pearl of great value and how it applies to our christian lives.

]]> Understanding Jesus parable about the pearl of great value and how it applies to our christian lives.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-15678150 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600 573 3 72 full false Living Our Faith - 71 Living Our Faith - 71 Learning how to live our life.

]]> Learning how to live our life.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-15678135 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600 535 3 71 full false Discerning through Doubt - 70 Discerning through Doubt - 70 A look at one of the disciples, his actions and his faith.
     -Multiple passages from John.

]]> A look at one of the disciples, his actions and his faith.
     -Multiple passages from John.

]]> Lisa, Bonnie and Bruce Buzzsprout-15399989 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600 383 3 70 full false