Can I have a WORD with you?

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Unpacking WONDER Do we WONDER why me? How about why not or why are we not getting what we want or desire right away or even after exhaustive work? Do we wonder what others are thinking about us? their opinion or perception? Can we look at our God and Christ in complete WONDER of their greatness? WONDER, what a great word We break it down this way and have a conversation about the many ways to look...

Are we doing things that FREEZE us? Let's do something that FREES us. Are we stuck at times? FROZEN. Yes, we certainly can all be. What can we do that will help FREE us up and move forward? Especially in difficult times and struggles that might instead bring in Worry, Anxiety, and Stress. Also, as Christ followers, who FREES us and can we always learn to turn to Jesus? Bruce landed on Psalm 46...

What is the EXAMPLE we are setting and where does the light shine? Bruce and Heather unpack their perspective on this topic. Bruce draws on Daniel 6 v 26 where after Daniel refused King Dorius' decree to only worship him and was thrown into the lion's den for his "disobedience". Acting by faith, Daniel did not fear this fate. King Darius rushed to the den after a restless and dis...

What is being VICTORY? The big prize? Winning it all? The trophy and the accolades? Well, if that is the only picture of a "WIN", life can be pretty disappointing, right? In this episode, Heather and Bruce look at VICTORY in different ways so that we can gain some momentum, get on track, and start or eliminate certain behaviors or actions that can build as little victories that might jus...

Matt Johnson joins Bruce Pulver in this Episode to unpack Matt's word VISION. We linked to 2 Corinthians 4 v 18 to expand on VISION beyond a dictionary meaning alone. "Things that are seen don't last forever but things that are not even seen are eternal. This is why we keep our minds on things that cannot be seen". CEV Matt's Unpacking of VISION Value others Imagine the Possi...

A few episodes back, we unpacked COMMIT and looked at the WHAT and the HOW. In this Episode we revisit COMMIT but look at a focus on WHY would we commit to an improvement or a change in our lives. Why is this she important in working to archive a change in our lives? The verse we landed on to frame the discussion is Psalm 37 verse 5. Commit thy way unto the Lord. Trust also in him and he shall bri...

CHANGE for a dollar? | Can make us holler | How do we deal with it make the most of change?  It’s easier when we WANT it, but what about when it is imposed on us or if we don’t think we have what it takes to embrace it and become a better person as we go through it? Stacey Siekman joins Heather and Bruce to unpack CHANGE, her experiences, and perspective will help us all when facing wanted and unw...

In this episode, Bruce goes solo and unpacks the September Holiday of LABOR DAY. We are often going so fast in life that we feel hurried, too busy, worried about the outcomes, anxious about the process and stressed about everything. We too often compare ourselves to others which is never a good idea because God made each of us unique and with our own GIFTS and TALENTS. Can we keep up the pace? Do...

What is being reluctant? Why are we reluctant? What causes it? Most importantly what can we do to diminish, overcome it and thrive in our purpose? How can we learn to take action despite the situation and circumstances? Not easy to solve but Bruce and Heather discuss what they have learned through the struggle of moving from being reluctant to taking action. Looking at 1 Corinthians 15 v 34 and 58...

In this episode, Bruce and Heather unpack the word HELP with Dave MacDonald who is an Ambassador and "Storyteller" with Bucket Ministries. Over 750,00,000 people on the planet do not have access to clean water and close to 800,000 die each year due in part to this lack of clean drinking water. 300,000 of these deaths are of children under the age of 5 years old. Dave (who Bruce and Heath...

To RESOLVE could be to settle "We RESOLVED the issue" or "I RESOLVE to let it go". We an feel like we have thrown in the towel. That may be a good thing and at times okay! But what happens when the going gets really tough and we need fortitude, persistence, or resilience? We RESOLVE to stay committed Heather and Bruce discuss ways to develop RESOLVE, a determination to see thin...

What is considered STURDY? A fence post, deeply rooted and secured with footers of stone and concrete? How do we build a STURDY life foundation? We discuss our faith and its test and growth by challenges. A sturdy faith is like a sturdy foundation. Heather references her bible verse Hebrews 6:19 "This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtai...

Unpacking SHERPA. Have you ever needed a guide to help you get somewhere? Maybe to a new place, maybe out of trouble, maybe to elevate your performance at work in a sport or activity, Do you remember the experience? was it good? hard to ask? If the guide said yes, how did they make you feel during the "Guidance"? Safe, accepted, free to learn, or belittled, as you should already know. Di...

In this Episode Heather and Bruce unpack CONFIDENCE. It's Illusiveness, some reasons why. Reflecting on 1 Samual 17 v45 when David proclaims to Goliath that has come to find not with spears and daggers but instead in the name of the LORD ALL Powerful. How about that for CONFIDENCE? Here are some ways we looked at CONFIDENCE Comes from action Often buried in our self-limits Never being tested s...

In this episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of Getting and Staying VIGILANT. We picked the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 16:13 "Keep alert, be firm in your faith, stay brave and strong!" Contemporary English Version. How do become and remain VIGILANT in our faith but also in the responsibilities and situations in our lives? Here are some tri...

In this Episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of Finding, Getting on and Staying our our PATH Proverbs 3 v 5-6. Will it be easy? Do we have a role and responsibility? What is our path (unique to us) How do we get on it (prayer, studying and reading the Bible, seeking a personal relationship with God, Seeking his purpose and using our GIFTS How do we...

In this Episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of being MENDED. Physically, Spiritually and Mentally. Wounds are a part of life. Bruce shares the recent opportunity to speak at the Mended Hearts organization and share his mother's Medical Miracle of her heart emergency during her labor with him many years ago and how God used every possible resou...

In this Episode, Bruce and Heather unpack and discuss the word MIRROR. What are the first thoughts/emotions when we think about looking in the MIRROR? Frightening, difficult? Opportunity, evaluation? What is it reflecting? Do we like what we see, not just physically but also, who we see? Do we compare? Do we say WOW I'm unique? How does this change our emotions and our confidence? Are we excit...

This episode is dedicated to my father-in-law Ron Carter. He passed from Esophageal Cancer 2 years ago today. June 19th at 11:08. Please check out my blog entitled "Where's Ron" ( https://heathercarterwrites.com/2021/07/12/wheres-ron/ ) to hear more of the story. I hope you will find this episode helpful as you also navigate life's array of trauma and drama. "We go through what we go through so we...

In this episode, we speak with Julio Soto, a dear friend from Puerto Rico. Julio and I met during the pandemic virtually via Zoom gatherings. First through In His Grip Golf Ministries, then the Rise and Grind community. Quickly Julio's selfless passion for helping people attracted and inspired me. You know, we are on our journey and God puts others on our path for HIS reasons and then gives us...

In this Episode, we welcome Jenny Mulks, Founder of "Along Comes Hope" a non-profit organization serving Children and Families thrust into the battle of child cancer. Her organization provides much-needed but often overlooked resources such as transportation assistance to treatments, emotional and spiritual support, education, and more. Jenny has created the title of being herself a Canc...

What does it mean? What does it take? Who is forgiving who? Is it a one-and-done deal? Who is hurt if it doesn't happen? Who is helped if it does? Why is it so hard? In this episode, Bruce and Heather discuss the messiness of FORGIVE along with the ways we can often struggle with it. FORGIVE First response, Why should I? Oh they hurt me SO much! Really, isn't that too weak? Go ahead give i...

This episode reveals the AWESOMEness of Steve Beecham as a person and with the ways he has successfully built his businesses through developing deep, meaningful and lasting relationships. He shares the value of creating "Two WOW's". the concept of DIRECT CONNECT pushing passed just helping others and diving into helping others "do what?" Steve is a dear friend, speaking col...

In this Episode we unpack what it means to Marcus Ellis to Minister (verb) Marcus is the creator of "Hey Guess What, I Love You!" He is on a mission to touch lives with encouragement, positivity, hope and to shine a light on those who may not feel they are seen. Man of God, Husband, Father, Author, Musician, and more, Marcus joins the podcast today to share his passion and purpose to MIN...