BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

"My God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:19   "Even to your old age, I will be the same… I will carry you." — Isaiah 46:4   "Forsake me not when my strength faileth." — Psalm 71

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Isaiah 43:18–19 (KJV)   I Resolve   I resolve… To seek God daily, not just occasionally,   To breathe His Word in rhythm, faithfully, relationally.   I resolve… To trust His timing, not rush the plan,   To wait with patience, resting in His hand.   I resolve… To walk in obedience, though the path feels tight,   To step through...

the importance of goal setting with God.

Goal setting is not about perfection — it's about progress. It's about moving, step by step, in the direction God is calling you. It's about aligning your life with His will, His wisdom, and His Word.

"When You Don't Have the Words"   Romans 8:26 — "We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us…"

• Hebrews 10:24–25 — "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another…" • 1 Timothy 4:14 — "Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you."

Brokenness in the Bible is not a curse but a doorway to grace: it teaches us humility, repentance, and dependence on God, opening the way for healing and transformation.   • Brokenness as Humility and Repentance Psalm 51:17 declares, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise." This shows that God values a heart that admits weakness and tur...

Had a rough week and wanted to share a little about it.  The Psalmist's Guitar is a project /  book I am working on.  Thanks for listening.   Kenn  

How important is love?    I Corinthinians 13:1-3 

Biblically, the sin of not resting is seen as disobedience to God's rhythm of creation and a rejection of trust in His provision. It leads to spiritual dryness, societal injustice, and even exile.   Here's how Scripture frames this:   🕊️ Rest as a Divine Command   • God modeled rest in Genesis 2:2–3, blessing the seventh day and sanctifying it. • The Sabbath was not optional—it was a covenant sign...

To Warn against false teachers and divisive influences.  Phil. 3:2   Kenn.blanchard@gmail.com    

Introducing Tabitha, a great servant.   Dorcas (Tabitha) – The Seamstress of Compassion • Mentioned in Acts 9:36–43, Dorcas lived in Joppa and was known for her "good works and acts of charity." • She made clothing for widows and the poor, embodying hands-on service and generosity. • When she died, the community mourned deeply—so much so that Peter was called to raise her from the dead, a testamen...

Your mileage may vary" is an idiomatic phrase   is relatively new that was first used in car sales now is used as your experiences may be different than others.     In your faith journey.   You will be using the amount of faith you have been given by God.   And in your lifetime, you have the opportunity to grow your faith based on the trials, tests and situations that will happen in your life.    ...

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