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Hey there BCU Fam! There was a time where I did NOT want to follow someone's request, in part because I felt I "knew better" than them. The Lord spoke to me about what I "knew," and I'd like to share that with all of you. After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks ever...

Hey there BCUFam! Lately, the Lord has been blessing us with words of exhortation through the preached word, and this week is no exception! Listen in to this sermon excerpt from my "baby" brother, Elder Garry J. Anderson, who gives us a word of admonishment and encouragement in these turbulent times. After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments se...

Hey there BCUFam! Last month, my pastor and hubby Bishop Brian Robinson was asked to deliver the message at an appreciation service for a beloved pastor. The Lord gave me the presence of mind to record part of this encouraging sermon, so I'd love to share it with you! After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com s...

Hey there BCUFam! We are back in Room A203 with a tribute to a wonderful sister and friend, Lydia "Tulip Petal" Edwards, who, among other things, gave me a life-changing stretch assignment. This week, we have a special video podcast for this amazing woman of God, which I am sure will be a blessing to you. You can watch on any of these platforms: https://wp.me/pGmbw-ILZ https://youtu.be/_X5c-nr5GxM...

Hey there BCUFam! The Lord has spared my life many times, but there was this one time He placed a special hedge of protection around my daughter's and my life. I am re-sharing that testimony with you today! After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful service,...

Hey there BCU Fam! The last time we were together, we took a look at what salt has to do with promises. In our final salt installment, let's take a look at why we need salt in all our interactions. After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks again everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful service, Blen

Hey there BCU Fam! The last time we were together, we talked about the origin of salt and why we need it our lives. In the second installment of our series, we take a look at what salt has to do with promises. After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks again everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful serv...

Hey there BCUFam! For years, salt has gotten bad press and I am here to tell you, that is untrue! God designed us to need salt in our natural and spiritual lives. Let's take a closer look at this necessary nutrient. After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks again everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithfu...

Hey there BCUFam! As a person acquainted with being the subject of embarrassing gossip, and a delivered gossiper of two decades, I am very sensitive to keeping information people share with me to myself, often to the surprise and dismay of others. There was a time I felt obligated to share some "news" I was privy to. Let's talk about it! After you've finish listening, please head down the comments...

Hey there BCUFam! Years ago, a 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... After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful service,...

Hey there BCUFam! When we hear "first responder" we think of the amazing paramedics, law enforcement personnel, and fire fighters we thank God for and rely on for immediate assistance. How does that term apply to our prayer life? Let's talk about that! After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continu...

Hey there BCUFam! When we give godly advice to someone (especially if we have been down that particular road), we expect them to heed what is said. What do we do when they do not follow sound council? Let's talk about it! After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks ever...

Hey there BCU Fam, Some of you all may recall my initial high school experience was ROUGH! But even though I did not know the Lord like I do now, He smoothed things out, and sent some good friends whom I have kept in contact with down through the years. One friend, Jim reached out to me with an urgent prayer request that really pulled on my heart. Let's talk about it!* After you finish listening,...

Hey there BCU Family! Do you find yourself rushing through your life? Fretting about certain days and wanting them to be over? Me too. Let's talk about that. After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at http://BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks again everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful service, Blen

Hey there BCUFam! It was prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem, although His parents were in Nazareth, some 70 miles away. How did God work out that detail? Let's talk about it! After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful service, Blen

Hey there BCU Fam! For many Christians, this time of year is a special time we set aside to reflect on the birth of Christ. Without thinking about the commercial trappings of this season, let's revisit a few significant Scriptures that highlight this momentous occasion! After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversatio...

Hey there BCUFam! God has a way of using the most ordinary of circumstances to get His will accomplished. Listen in on how a search for a dry-cleaner led me to a new friend in Christ! After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God bless you! Yours in faith...

Hey there BCU Fam, Now that the holidays are here, there is an emphasis on giving to others. While this season is a reminder, it's actually biblical to look after others as a lifestyle. Mark 2 is one of my favorite stories to reference as an example. Let's talk! After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thank...

Hey there BCUFam! In a recent Bible study, the Lord reminded me that He knows us, and intentionally chose us to have a relationship with Him. Let's talk about it! After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful service, Blen

Hey there BCUFam, Between recovering from an upper respiratory infection and the election, last week was quite the week! Let's talk about it from a spiritual perspective. After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful service,...

Here there BCUFam! I am a bit under the weather this week, but thankfully, the Lord gave me presence of mind to record a quick thought last week. He is SO good! In hearing a really moving story on Random Acts of Kindness, one of my favorite bible verses came to mind....let's talk about it! After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at ww...

Hey there BCUFam! Oftentimes, we consider delays are unpleasant part of life. And while that may have some truth to it, more often than not, the Lord is using those delays to be a blessing to us. Let's revisit a time the Lord did just that. After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God ble...

Hey there BCUFam! Let's revisit the time the Lord sent us to an ice cream shop for a lesson prayer, strife, and being a busybody in other people's business! After you finish listening, please head over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful service, Blen

Hey there BCU Fam! So....I knew the other speaker was phenomenal----so much so, I almost backed out of the competition, but the Lord said no. How did things turn out? Let's talk about it! After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God bless you! Yours in f...

Hey there BCUFam! While looking for a "good" biblical example to underscore a verse I was studying, the Lord let me know that I was the example. 😮 Oh, let's talk about it! After you finish listening, please head down the comments section here, or over to the comments section at www. BlenCouragesU.com so we can continue our conversation! Thanks everyone and God bless you! Yours in faithful service...