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Conversation & Correction

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For this post, because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

Some time ago, I had a conversation with my best friend, Kenya, who is a decorated nurse, and dedicated wife, mother, student, teacher, and minister of the gospel.
At work, an unintentional miscommunication came up between Kenya and a nursing student that initially strained the relationship.
The Lord used this circumstance as a teaching moment for Kenya, the student, the staff, and many others.
With permission, Kenya urged me to share the story and lesson with the BCUFam.

BlenCouragesU · BCU Podcast | Conversation & Correction | Ep 425

Hebrews 12:5-11

⁵And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

⁶For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

⁷If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?

⁸But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

⁹Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

¹⁰For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

¹¹Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

Romans 12:10

¹⁰Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

John 13:34-35

³⁴A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

³⁵By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Psalm 61:1-2

1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

²From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm 63:1

O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

Proverbs 16:3

³Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Psalm 19:14

¹⁴Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

BCU Fam, this testimony was such a blessing on several levels. Many times, the people of God testify about the good things (money, cars, homes, et cetera), that God provides, and there is nothing wrong with that at all–He us a supplier of needs, will take care of His people and we NEED to hear that. What’s more valuable and less popular are these testimonies——-where we confess our faults to one another and share the lessons and correction without shame or concern about who will judge us.

Frankly, we should be more concerned with the Lord judging us. 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 tells us, if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. In other words, the Lord lets us know where we missed the mark, so we can correct ourselves NOW (with His help), so we don’t have to be condemned LATER. Kenya was tender to the Holy Spirit’s correction and obeyed what He said, so she’s all set. And she shared this story with us as a reminder for us to do the same thing. Let’s pray!

Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank you for our sister Kenya sharing her testimony and experience with us freely. Thank You for the correction and chastening that You give us here, Lord, so we can see You in peace when we leave this present world and hear “well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of the Lord.”

Bless us to be without spot, wrinkle or blemish in all interactions with people, so that You are glorified, honored and praised every time. Help us to see when we are not honoring You in our communication and blessing us to correct our behavior going forward without justification, but rather in humility and gratefulness. Thank You for the mind to want to please You in all of our ways. We thank You for hearing our plea, for Your patience and unfailing love towards us. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen!

Also, if you so inclined, join us for our Thursday Night Bible Study––-we are LIVE on Facebook, at 8:05EST/7:05CST. You can also listen in and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform BCU is available on. Some of those mediums include Amazon Music , Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and many more of your favorite podcast platforms!

Thank you SO much for stopping by. God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

17 Feb 2026

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What’s Love Got To Do With Anything? Everything!

Hey there BCU Fam!

Podcast Highlights:

We use the term “love” very generally, but the definitions are very specific.
There are more types of love to define, but our focus is on the four below.
Regardless of the love type or (lack of) love reciprocity, God expects us to exhibit love in all interactions.
Loving the hard-to-love can be a challenge, but if we are willing, God is able to help us.

BlenCouragesU · BCU podcast | What's Love Got To Do With Anything? Everything! | Ep 424

Types of Love

Eros: This love is often and erroneously confused with lust. I Corinthians 6:15-20 reminds us to flee fornication (sex before marriage) in part, because our bodies are temples of the Holy Ghost and members of Christ.

The eros level of intimacy is reserved for married couples for emotional bonding and reproduction. See Hebrews 13:4 and 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 for more details.

Storge: This natural love is what is felt and expressed between family members—like parents and children, those who are related to you, or close friends of the family. An example of flawed, but familial love is found in Genesis 25:28, where we see where Issac loved Esau and Rebecca loved Jacob.

Another illustration of storge love is found in 1 Samuel 18: 1-2. Because of the deep phileo relationship between David and Jonathan, Saul actually took David in as a permanent guest.

Phileo: This type of love is characterized as a caring, compassionate affection we should have for our “neighbor” in general, and is the love commonly shared among Christians. In Hebrews 13:1, Paul reminds us to “let brotherly love continue”. A perfect example would be the story of the Good Samaritan as told in Luke 10:25-37.

This love also describes general the emotional, powerful, bonds of a deep friendship. I Samuel 18 tells the story of David and Jonathan, whose souls were “knitted together”(united closely; tied or fastened) so much so that Jonathan loved David as he “loved his own soul.”

Agape: A perfect illustration of THIS love comes from God Himself! In fact, God loved the world SO much that He GAVE His only begotten Son [Jesus], that whoever believes on Him should not perish, BUT shall have everlasting life (John 3:16). With the help of God, this unconditional, patient and forgiving love should be exhibited by all who profess Christ as their Lord and Savior. See I Corinthians 13 for more on this essential-to-our-walk-with-Christ-love!

BCU Fam, I admit it has been some time since I have looked at these love types in detail, so this was a good reminder for me to check my love-meter in all these areas so I am loving people the right way. This study also let us know how much God loves us!!! There is NOTHING like His agape, unconditional love that He has for us and I am SO grateful for that and I know you are as well.

Also, in honor of Valentine’s/Love Day/Week, with all of the hearts, flowers, chocolates, pictures posted and everything love-themed, this time of year can be difficult for people for many reasons——even in knowing that Jesus loves us. Is that you today? I definitely understand, and I know from experience that Jesus is a present help. Let’s pray about it.

Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank you for this day that You have made—-Your Word tells us to rejoice and be glad in it. For someone today, it’s a struggle to rejoice and be glad. Jesus, we ask that Your love comes in and washes over all who are broken-hearted, broken in spirit, challenged with not forgiving, needing to be forgiven, or whatever the circumstance is. We thank You for being nigh to and healing those with a broken heart and saving those of a contrite spirit. Jesus, please wrap Your loving arms around someone today and bless them to feel Your presence as a Comforter and strengthen them in every area of need. Thank You for blessing someone today to know You, Jesus are always present and available when we need help, guidance, strength, tear-drying, love and above all—–salvation! We honor and praise You for answering our prayer today, in Jesus name, we thank You! Amen!

Thank you SO much for stopping by. God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

10 Feb 2026

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Jesus is a Healer | Jim’s Testimony

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Because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

While high school wasn’t always the easiest place to get through, it holds VERY fond memories for me.
In between “shop” classes, we had academics where we learned with/befriended other shop students and forged close friendships.
Life took us in varied directions, but social media brought many of us back together, including my friend Jim Tyska.
Jim reached out to me regarding a dire prayer request that I outline in the podcast, and a video update* (click here) that starts at about 49:45.

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KJV Scripture references

Ecclesiastes 3:1

²⁴To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Psalm 30:2

²O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

James 5:16

¹⁶Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Romans 8:28

²⁸And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

BCUFam! When Jim sent me this video, the title said “Norma Prince Testimony”… So, I was thinking I would be watching another testimony and/or his church service, which I was all too happy to do! I had NO CLUE Jim would be called up to testify of God’s goodness, healing and mercy! God is faithful and has proven who He is in the life of my friend and brother!! And that is something to give God praise for!! Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!

Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank You for the miraculous healing You have provided for my brother, Jim! This testimony serves as a reminder that You are a healer, and our faith and trust should always be in You! We thank You, Jesus for hearing our cries, and for the reminder that even in these days You are STILL real! Hallelujah! We thank You for the Tyska family, and ask that You will continue to bless, keep and save the entire family in the matchless Name of Jesus!

As we come before You today, some of us have very grave, heavy, and serious situations before You. It is our desire that You will speak to the situations, and speak to our hearts and minds, giving us the peace and assurance that You hear us, and that You will lead and guide through to victory! We ask Jesus that You send healing and deliverance to someone today! We ask Jesus, that You lift up someone’s head today! We ask that You comfort someone, that You meet a need, that You step in to assist someone in a dire, impossible circumstance! We thank You Lord, for healing someone’s heart and mind, for mending broken hearts and relationships and for forgiveness to flow freely in the Name Of Jesus!

Most of all, Jesus, we thank You for giving someone the knowledge that they need to repent, be baptized in Jesus Name, and filled with the Holy Ghost, as outlined in Acts 1 and 2! Thank You for ALL that follow through on the plan of salvation and for blessing and keeping Your people! We honor and thank You, Lord for your love and kindness toward us in Jesus Name we pray, Amen!

As a reminder, if you have not subscribed to BlenCouragesU.com, please do so! It’s free and a good place to get the encouragement, inspiration and information based the Word of God! Additionally, you can also see what we are up to on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Also, if you so inclined, join us Thursday nights––we are LIVE on Facebook at 8:05EST/7:05CST. You can also listen in and subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, YouTube podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, and many others podcast platforms!

Thank you SO much for stopping by! God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

*The video is entitled “Norma Prince Testimony–Wednesday PM”, so for anyone wondering, you do have the correct video! Enjoy this awesome testimony!

10 Dec 2025

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Summer in the Kairos Time Zone

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Podcast highlights:

We are BACK after being on holiday for the month of July!
Some of you all have heard me talk about chronos and karios time.
In short, we need chronos (clock) time to function on Earth, and God operates in the kairos (His perfect) time zone.
The Lord used His timing to bless and refresh me, as I blessed and refreshed others.

BlenCouragesU · BCU podcast | Summer Kairos Moments | Ep 403

KJV Scripture references

Ecclesiastes 3:1

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

John 13:34-35

³⁴A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

³⁵By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Mark 6:31

And He said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while….

Romans 15:32

That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

Proverbs 16:3

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

BCUFam, July is LONG gone, but the refreshing feels like it happened yesterday! Spending quality time with my friends and family over breakfast, lunches, dinners, in fellowship and in prayer and moving slow is necessary!

I know we have our schedules and to-do lists—–and some of our tasks are non-negotiable. If we take our task list to Jesus first, and do what He tells us to do, when and in the order He tells us to do it, everything needful will get done. And what is done will be perfect, because what He tells us us perfect. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray about it!

Father, in the name of Jesus, as always, we thank YOU for Your Word that has been spoken to our hearts. We also thank You for the work You give us to do, AND for every opportunity You give us to rest in our bodies and minds. We ask, Jesus, that You help us to hear Your voice, so we know when to stop, go, and wait, and that we follow Your directions explicitly, according to Your will and way. With Your help, we do not want to be tied to our schedules and doing all of the “extras”, rather doing what You have instructed us to do, and moving in the kairos time zone.

Jesus, we ask that You please bless each and every person listening today in all abundance, and we thank and praise You Lord for answering our prayers according to Your perfect timing. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen!

As a reminder, if you have not subscribed to BlenCouragesU.com, please do so! It’s free and a good place to get the encouragement, inspiration and information based the Word of God! Additionally, you can also see what we are up to on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Also, if you so inclined, join us Thursday nights––we are LIVE on YouTube 8:05EST/7:05CST. You can also listen in and subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, YouTube podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, and many others podcast platforms!

Thank you SO much for stopping by! God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

13 Aug 2025

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The Original Fantastic Four

Hey there BCU Fam!

Podcast highlights:

Recently, we fellowshipped with our friends in the Lord, Pastor and First Lady Brewer of Faith and Power Ministries.
I was tasked to give a 12-minute “lecture” that would lay the foundation for the main speaker.
I know The Fantastic Four is a Marvel creation known and loved by many…
…The Bible has the ORIGINAL Fantastic Four—–let’s talk about THEM!

BlenCouragesU · BCU podcast | The Fantastic Four| Ep 402

KJV Scripture references

Mark 12:29-31

29 “And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

Mark 2:1-12

1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.

²And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

³And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.

⁴And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

⁵When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

⁶But there was certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,

⁷Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

⁸And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

⁹Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

¹⁰But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (He saith to the sick of the palsy,)

¹¹I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.

¹²And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

BCU Fam, this was a call to action for me! How many of us are neighbors to someone in need? Would we “carry” someone to Jesus? Are we doing what we can to “take off the roof” so someone can be forgiven? Healed, Saved? Delivered? Are we bringing our neighbors (family, friends, co-workers, enemies, government officials, bereaved, homeless, etc, to Jesus in prayer? Speaking an encouraging Word? Witnessing to those we come in contact with? Being the answer to their prayer by bringing a meal, being a listening ear, or helping out in some way?

The original “fantastic four” are a perfect representation of how we as believers love our neighbors as we love ourselves. With the help and unction of the Holy Ghost, let’s be more aware of those whom we interact with, and show the love of the Lord to them today. Amen? Amen!

As a reminder, if you have not subscribed to BlenCouragesU.com, please do so! It’s free and a good place to get the encouragement, inspiration and information based the Word of God! Additionally, you can also see what we are up to on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Also, if you so inclined, join us Thursday nights––we are LIVE on YouTube 8:05EST/7:05CST. You can also listen in and subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher Radio , Google Play, and Apple Podcasts.

Thank you SO much for stopping by. God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU