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Hey there BCU Fam! During a conference I attended, I had an "incident" with the registration desk. Tune in to find out the details and more importantly, the lessons God taught me. Once you've listened, please leave a comment here or head over to the http://BlenCouragesU.com site so we can continue the conversation! Thanks so much for listening and may God bless you! Love, BCU

Hey there BCU Fam! So this flight attendant gave me a hard time about stowing my bag that would have been JUST fine under the seat. Let me tell you the whole story... And after you listen to it, please tell me what your thoughts are! Head on over to http://BlenCouragesU.com and let's continue the conversation! Thank you for listening and God bless you! Love, BCU

Hey there BCU Fam! A number of years ago, I was at a conference and scanned the room. Our eyes met during this conference...and after that... Let me know what YOUR thoughts are on my "after that". Please leave a comment here, or over on http://BlenCouragesU.com and let's continue the conversation! Thanks for listening and God bless you! Love, BCU #StayOnTheWall

Hey there BCU Fam! Are we hearing the voice of God? Or are we listening? Tune in to listen to a time where God was clearly speaking to me…did I listen? After you listen, head over to the BlenCouragesU.com site to leave a comment and we'll keep the conversation going! Thanks for tuning in and God bless you! Love, BCU #StayOnTheWall

Hey there BCU Fam! Many years ago, the Lord blessed me to write a poem on going through and surviving relationships that were abusive from a woman's perspective. While the reasons vary, the common denominator of these relationships are usually a desire to love and be loved--which is fine. Because many women are so broken, we attract broken, hurting, want to be loved people and who become our "lord...

Hey there BCU Fam! A few years ago, I had an incident on an airplane that tested my patience and forgiveness on the spot. Listen in for the impromptu lesson God had just for me, and then tell me what you thought about the podcast! Either leave a comment here, or head over to the comments section over at http://BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our chat! Thanks for listening while you #StayOnThe...

Hey there BCU Fam! Does the phrase "pay close attention to those who don't clap when you win" line up with the Word of God? Should Christians live by that motto? Take a listen to find out, then head over to http://BlenCouragesU.com to leave me a comment! Thanks and God bless you! BCU #StayOnTheWall

Hey there BCU Fam! We ALL have something God has given us charge over. Do we take that responsibility seriously? Listen in and see what the Word of God says, and then let's continue to conversation over int the comments section over at http://BlenCouragesU.com, ok? See you there and thanks for listening! Love, BCU

Hey there BCU Fam! I loved (and still do) the psychological drama of the original Twilight Zone. One episode I saw prompted serious thought about who we REALLY are. Once you finish listening, head to http://BlenCouragesU.com and leave us a comment, so we can continue the conversation! Thanks and God bless you! Love, BCU

Here there BCU Family! As we wrap up the last part of our interview, guest Vonnie Johnson talks gives thought-provoking final thoughts about the people she ministered to in Suriname in South America and reflects on some of the good things God is doing for her. Get ready to feel inspired and tell us all about in the comment section over on the http://BlenCouragesU.com site! Thanks for listening and...

Hey there BCU Fam! How did a child's sudden illness lead to a trip onto the mission field? Join me for part 2 of my "Living single successfully" chat with Vonnie Johnson to find out! We have some pictures of Vonnie's trip on the http://BlenCouragesU.com site. We'd also love to hear your thoughts, so we'll meet you over in the comments section on the site! Thanks for listening! Love, BCU #StayOnThe...

Here there BCU Family! It is officially spring in the most of the country and many singles are prayerful that this is their "season" to finally get the mate they are waiting on God to send to they can being life, travel or finally be a "whole person". Is there any truth to those thoughts? Special guest Vonnie Johnson stops by to talk about these topics in part a of our interview! What questions, c...

Hey there BCU Fam! Well...we have come to the end of our Nehemiah study! So what can Nehemiah teach us about the company we keep, assignment, praising God and old enemies?! Let's explore the final chapters of our study! Need the show notes? Check them out on http://BlenCouragesU.com! And while you are there please drop us a line--we'd LOVE to hear from you! Thanks and God bless you! Love, BCU

Hey there BCU Family! Our Nehemiah series continues with the Israelites realizing how much mercy God extended to them--even in their disobedient state. And He still continues to extend His mercy to us, but there is a price to pay for willful and continual disobedience! Listen in to see what exactly happened and why we should be mindful of the consequences of being "hard-necked". Did this podcast b...

Hey there BCU Fam! Our Nehemiah series continues with the Israelites recalling their ancestors' time in the wilderness. Sure, we may know the story, but in looking at it from Nehemiah's recall, we can glean some VERY valuable lessons that we can apply to our lives TODAY! For show notes, to leave us a question or just to say hello, please visit https://BlenCouragesU.com! Thanks and God bless you! L...

Hey there, BCU Family!! We've paused our Nehemiah study to bring you a #RandomYetIntentional moment sponsored by God. So...we're doing something a little different this week. I actually recorded the moment on video and it is up on the BCU YouTube channel, so if you'd prefer, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/kQpiMrW7G5U. Otherwise, just listen to the soundtrack right where you are--the messa...

Hey there BCU Family! So..What is your reaction to the Word of God? Do you readily embrace it, sulk or do you even hear it at all? Let's talk about that as we look at a few passages from Nehemiah 8! We dig dialogue! Drop us a line in the comment section either here or on http://BlenCouragesU.com! Thanks for listening--God bless you! Love, BCU

Hey there BCU Family! Our hearts and minds are the gateway to our souls. So..how effective are we at gatekeeping? Let's take a look at Nehemiah 7:1-3 and find out! We'd love to hear if the podcast blessed you or if you feel otherwise! Please comment here or head over to http://BlenCouragesU.com! Thanks and God bless you! Love, BCU #StayOnTheWall

Hey there BCU Fam! So we are wrapping up Nehemiah chapter 6! Nehemiah is almost finished with the wall, but these vicious attacks KEEP coming! Tune in to see how Nehemiah, with the help of the Lord, skillfully handled his enemies--and how we can, too. Looking for the show notes? Interested in other posts/podcasts? Want to join the BCU Family? (It's free, of course!) Just subscribe to the podcast a...

Hey there BCU Fam! I'm BACK!!! Thanks for your prayers! So we are picking up where we left off in the book of Nehemiah, starting in chapter 6. The wall is almost completed and Nehemiah is summoned to have a chat. Read on to see why a meet-up in the plain of "Ono" is a no-no! Did you need the show notes? Want to leave a comment? Please visit http://BlenCouragesU.com! Thanks and God bless you! Love,...

Hey there BCU Fam! We have to skip the podcast this week---I have NO VOICE! That's what high praise will do to you! :-) It was totally worth it! Lord will, we plan to be back on schedule next week. In the meantime, please catch up or review some of the past podcasts, or head over to https://BlenCouragesU.com for the written post of the week and please leave me a comment! Thanks for your prayers in...

Hey there BCU Fam! Is there REALLY that much of a difference between bosses and leaders? Listen in as we wrap up chapter 5 of our Nehemiah study. Please leave us a comment or question either here on the the BlenCouragesU.com site--we look forward to hearing from you! Love, BCU

#ThatMomentWhen: It is time to confront wrongdoing by standing up TO revered people and standing up FOR the oppressed! How do we do that so both sides win and God is glorified? Tune in and see!! If you enjoyed this track, please leave us a comment and share the track with someone! If you'd like the notes or to access other posts, please visit BlenCouragesU.com. Thanks! Love, BCU

Hey there BCU Fam! It's a new month, and we are heading back to a familiar topic---our Nehemiah study! You know, we expect attacks from those outside of our circle, but when the offense comes from inside, it hurts even worse! UGH! Yet in still, we HAVE to deal with it. Let's explore Nehemiah chapter 5 for more. We'd love to know what your takeaways were from the lesson! Leave us a comment here, or...

Thanks for joining us! BCU Fam, if you knew the words you are speaking to your loved one, friend, family, neighbor, enemy or even a stranger, would be the last words they heard, would you really continue saying what you are saying? Or would your words be different? Listen in to this heartfelt podcast for what God is telling us about our words and---tell us what you think! Please leave a comment ei...