BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

Here's an encouraging episode that speaks directly to those carrying regret—gentle, honest, and full of hope.   Rev. Kenn Blanchard  kenn.blanchard@gmail.com  

Scripture Reading:  Proverbs 6:16–19; Romans 16:17–18, James 3:13-18, 2 Tim. 2:23   "Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where j...

Just a reminder of some critical things as I wrap up the Mens Issues piece that I have been sharing.  I am praying for you.  Please continue to pray for me, your family and talk to God. Get right or get left. 

Balancing what you know and what you believe. The questions that no one talks about.   The Bible presents marriage as a sacred, lifelong covenant, established by God and reflecting the profound unity and commitment expected between spouses, upheld by love, faithfulness, and divine authority. The sunk-cost fallacy in this setting is the tendency of Christian men to remain in relationships primarily...

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Let me know what you think of this weeks topic?  The Tightrope Walk: Christian Masculinity in 2025 As a Christian man in 2025, navigating masculinity can feel like walking a tightrope between cultural pressures and biblical truth. Society's expectations and changing norms create unique stigmas, challenging how men express strength, manage emotions, and live out their faith....

• In scripture and tradition, the devil is often portrayed as wandering, roaming, seeking whom he may devour. He's never at peace because he's cut off from grace. • Restlessness is a symptom of exile. The devil cannot rest because he cannot dwell in love, cannot abide in truth, cannot be still in the presence of God. • His movement is frantic, not purposeful. It's noise without rhythm. Motion with...

Repent   Have you ever been caught in the act, rightfully accused of something and later forgiven for it but never healed from it internally?  That kind of thinking can influence EVERYTHING.   A righteous God. A holy God.  A God so pure that He will not allow sin in his presence. And the same time, a loving God. A sacrificial father. Who has called me to repentance. And before you say, what have y...

Request for your to praise God for the gifts He has already given you.  A Call to Action like if you were a superhero.  "Avengers Assemble!"  God's Righteous, stand up. In the context of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the phrase "It is God that justifieth" in Romans 8:33 refers to God's act of declaring believers righteous through faith in Jesus Christ.   A righteous person in the Bibl...

Thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to this podcast.  This week I want to give you a praise report and some observations about Jeremiah the Prophet.  Also plan to give you some candid thoughts and encourage your heart to keep going even though you might be going through something.     Amen.   Rev. Kenn Blanchard 

Thanks to Mitch for the prayer last week.   This year I realized some important lessons that have always been present but I was unable to understand.  You may not hear what I am trying to say either but I know you will in time.  If you have an ear, please hear.   the stuff that happens to us from the cradle to the grave not only shows us the presence of God but that we are connected like a piece o...

While Kenn is resting -- Let's pray for him. kenn.blanchard@gmail.com is his email.    Read Romans 12 

Happy Fourth of July.  I am more tired than I let on and decided to forcefully take a break.     There is a time for everything.    I think I will return on 20 July 2025.   May God continue to bless you.   Kenn 

That question echoes straight out of Philippians 1:18, where Paul writes, "But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice." In context, Paul was imprisoned, and some people were preaching Christ with selfish motives—maybe even to stir up trouble for him. But Paul's response is striking: what m...

In a world that often spins faster than we can catch up, trusting anyone—let alone someone you can't physically see—can feel like a leap. But for millions, trusting God isn't blind faith; it's a relationship grounded in experience, wisdom, and love. Whether you're walking through a season of doubt or simply seeking deeper peace, here are five powerful reasons to lean into trust:    1. God's Faithf...

Acts 2:15 says And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:     The Truth About Dreams and Reality   We all dream of doing better, reaching higher, and following what ignites our souls. But what happens when a dream turns...

  Unrealistic expectations can be a serious challenge, affecting relationships, careers, and personal happiness.  Unrealistic expectations as a Christian often arise from misunderstandings about faith, perfection, and God's plan.   Scriptures often taken out of context: Luke 9:1-2 Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. /...

Philippians 4:6-7  and Matthew 6:33-34 Trust in God rather than worry.  

what is the purpose of your struggles?  why has God allowed it? Ask and reflect on that. Ephesians 4:12-32 spoke to me and I wanted to share that with you.       12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13  Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the...

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers on this feed and in my life.   "Blessed are you among women..." Psalm 107: 1- O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.   Thank you Lord. If I speak with the eloquence of men and of angels, but have no love, I become no more than blaring brass or crashing cymbal. If I have the gift of foretelling the future and hold in my min...

 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12:    "And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness."   The verse from 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 addresses the concept of rejecting truth and embracing lies, which has profound relevance in modern life. In today's world, we're often inundated...

7  Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8  He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9  In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10  Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son t...

kenn.blanchard@gmail.com     Matthew 27:32-56 32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. 33  And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34  They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35  And they crucified him, and parted his garme...

  Trusting God involves placing faith and reliance in God's character, promises, and wisdom, even when circumstances are difficult or unclear. It's about choosing to believe that God is good, loving, and ultimately has a plan for your life, even when you don't understand.     Psalm 105: 4 Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore. New King James Version     psalm 31: 14  But as for m...