Over the years, I have heard from several people who attend recovery groups that a common refrain at their meetings is “keep coming back.” It’s often said after a newcomer shares a bit of their story and even more often, after anyone at all expresses their exasperation, frustration or despair about their ability to successfullyContinue reading ““Keep coming back””
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What WORD does God call you?
This one hit me hard about a month ago. I am just now ready and willing to share it with you. First, another confession that I stole (though I prefer the more civilized word, “borrowed”) another book from my mother-in-law’s library last time I was in Vegas. If you recall, I “borrowed” another book ofContinue reading “What WORD does God call you?”
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Unpacking CONFIDENCE
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MJfIKHd8kY7gGBhBRigo2?si= https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-CONFIDENCE-e27ajh3 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000622224230 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 waysContinue reading “Unpacking CONFIDENCE”
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Unpacking MENDED
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000619236504 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tZk7O60ySvED9WKiWam9Y?si=JwXNCd16Rle2ZG0sePfV2A https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-MENDED-e26hbl4 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 duringContinue reading “Unpacking MENDED”
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Unpacking CARELESS and CARE LESS
https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-CARELESS-versus-CARE-LESS-e22u1pf https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000610503544 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jIJLseq8752jJVaqE7OAW?si=bnBtVlfhR4yAy4lnoCvR7g While we don’t ever want to be CARELESS, are there times when we should CARE LESS about certain things? What others think about us? Being too focused on the outcome? Instead focusing on the process, the impact, where we are right now with the relationship, conversation, and our growth? In this EpisodeContinue reading “Unpacking CARELESS and CARE LESS”
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Unpacking PRESSURE
UNPACKING PRESSURE:Put there we get to respondReally is that really trueEveryone has a perspectiveSeen as a performance testSubtle ways to step into itUntie situation & outcomeRelax and seek your CALMEnvision the tire w/o air Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement or order AboveContinue reading “Unpacking PRESSURE”
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Disintegration
Life has been pretty chaotic for me the past few months. Some of the chaos was bad—like my son getting hit by a car and all that goes with that. Some of the chaos has been good—like Blake’s mom being here for a week and my mom here for a week shortly after that. ForContinue reading “Disintegration”
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Secondhand resentment
I almost always write a new blog on a Tuesday or Thursday morning. That’s when I have time to sit, reflect, read, and listen for God’s promptings. Today is Saturday and it is 4:17PM. So who knows how this is going to turn out. But I have something on my mind that I am guessingContinue reading “Secondhand resentment”
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Might As Well Be You
A couple weeks ago I spoke at a cancer support group in California. It’s called Anchor and is run by a fellow cancer-kicker named Kathy, who will probably kill me for drawing attention to her. She is kind and humble and surrendered to whatever God wants to do with her. And what He has beenContinue reading “Might As Well Be You”
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Image-Dragons
I am going to try to make this short and sweet. By now you know that my attention span is limited during regular life, but right now I am on vacation, making me extra focus-challenged. But I can’t seem to stop thinking about an experience I had last week and want to share it withContinue reading “Image-Dragons”
