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Mens Stuff #3 When Is It Time to Go? (40)

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

Release Date: 09/21/2025

Goals: Progress, Not Perfection show art Goals: Progress, Not Perfection

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

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.

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When You Don't Have The Words -52- show art When You Don't Have The Words -52-

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

“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…”

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What Difference Does It Make Which Church You Don’t Attend? (51) show art What Difference Does It Make Which Church You Don’t Attend? (51)

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

• 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.”

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Changing the Show Title: Broken and Believing - 50 show art Changing the Show Title: Broken and Believing - 50

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

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 turns back to Him Bible Hub +1. • Brokenness Precedes Renewal The Bible often portrays brokenness as the moment before restoration. Like clay in the potter’s hand, our self-will must be...

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Modern Psalms show art Modern Psalms

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

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 

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What Does He Have That I Don't - 48 show art What Does He Have That I Don't - 48

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

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

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The Sin of Not Resting show art The Sin of Not Resting

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

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 between God and Israel (Exodus 31:13–17). • Ignoring rest was treated as rebellion. In Numbers 15:32–36, a man gathering wood on the Sabbath was put to...

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Beware of Dogs show art Beware of Dogs

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

To Warn against false teachers and divisive influences.  Phil. 3:2      

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If you are going to be something; be a servant of the Lord. show art If you are going to be something; be a servant of the Lord.

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

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 testament to her impact    serving is The Way to go.   Kenn  blusician.com 

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Your Mileage May Vary - 44 show art Your Mileage May Vary - 44

BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard

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.    Jesus taught that it doesn’t take much faith to move a “mountain”, but we take a lifetime to learn that.    In your life you will experience things that...

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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 to avoid "wasting" prior investments—time, effort, commitment—rather than making choices based on what is spiritually and relationally healthy moving forward. This cognitive bias, intertwined with faith-based duties and fears, can make leaving difficult even when it may be the most loving and wise decision.

It is generally not healthy or advisable to stay long-term in relationships that are persistently unhealthy or unfulfilling. However, remaining temporarily may be justified when circumstances such as safety, financial or caregiving dependencies, or a genuine mutual commitment to change exist. The decision to stay should be grounded in clear-eyed self-assessment, realistic expectations of improvement, personal safety, and prioritization of emotional well-being. Staying with hope or fear alone, without tangible progress or support, often causes prolonged harm.

Men are indeed victims of domestic and intimate partner violence, despite common misconceptions that abuse mainly affects women. Studies show that about 1 in 4 men will experience some form of physical abuse during their lifetime, and as many as 1 in 3 men have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.

 

Important Resources to Consider

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (confidential 24/7 support)

Therapy and counseling services specializing in relationship recovery

Legal advice for protection or custody matters if applicable

Prayer still works.