Can I have a WORD with you?

Unpaching DEPRESSION by rearranging the letters to become I PRESSED ON. (Same letters just in a different order).

When we are dealing with DEPRESSION, can we start by taking a different look to move incrementally to a different place?

I PRESSED ON

I have been struggling 

Problems persisting

Rough times repeating

Energy evaporating

Sorrow swelling

So what can I do

Express help is needed

Decide I never, ever quit

Open up and take help

Now keep on moving

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about  Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

Unpacking GIVING

What are we giving? Grief, a hard time, trouble or grace, compliments, thanks, appreciation, or something else that lifts others with encouragement?

Romans 15 v 4 And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by GIVING us hope.

GIVING

Gets to the heart of life

Invites us to share self

Valid, whatever is given

Is uniquely your GIFT

Nurture & watch grow

Give from a Joyful place

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

Unpacking THANK YOU

These are the two perfect words when getting a compliment for doing something someone appreciates. Nothing more, nothing less. not to diminish and not to accept with any overconfidence or gloating.

Also, two great words when showing appreciation for the effort seen by someone else that impacts our day.

Ephesians 5 v 4 Don't use dirty or filthy or foolish words. Instead, say how thankful you are.

Unpacking THANK YOU might look like this. Let's break it down.

THANK YOU

They work with sincere

Have them ready to go

All that needs to be said

Not another word

Keep doling them out

Yes reaching the helper

Oh the impact made

Use them with PLEASE as well

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

Unpacking INSPIRATIONAL

Bruce goes solo in this episode sharing his recent experience seeing INSPIRATIONAL friends completing a workout milestone and attending the Georgia State Golf Association's Adaptive Golf Championship this weekend.

What is INSPIRATIONAL to you? The underdog winning? The total domination of your team against an opponent. Overcoming adversity and a setback. Determination and resilience? Consistency?

Unpacking INSPIRATIONAL might look like this. Let's break it down.

INSPIRATIONAL

In action with intention

Not notoriety seeking

Steadily moving ahead

Put setbacks as setups 

In constant grow mode

Responds w/o reacting

Always here to help 

True to purpose of good

Insists to persist

Others minded inclusive

Nurture those in need

A source of inspiration 

Loves to give b4 getting 

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

Sneak Peak at Heather's upcoming Conference. Let her know if you would like her to come to your church or event to share more of the same! heathercartersoulselfie@gmail.com heathercarterwrites.com WATCH THIS 30 SECOND VIDEO RE: WOMEN'S CONFERENCES https://youtu.be/DHb_m2QqPOA?si=ew3yVIzK8rvd1Fsq

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

Unpacking WONDER

Do we WONDER why me? How about why not or why are we not getting what we want or desire right away or even after exhaustive work? Do we wonder what others are thinking about us? their opinion or perception?

Can we look at our God and Christ in complete WONDER of their greatness? WONDER, what a great word

We break it down this way and have a conversation about the many ways to look at WONDER.

Be full of WONDER

Why? the best question ever

Oh, I want to know more

Now let's explore deeply

Do today, tomorrow is not promised

Ever curious to know how things work

Realize life is WONDERFUL when we WONDER

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

Are we doing things that FREEZE us? Let's do something that FREES us. Are we stuck at times? FROZEN. Yes, we certainly can all be. What can we do that will help FREE us up and move forward? Especially in difficult times and struggles that might instead bring in Worry, Anxiety, and Stress.

Also, as Christ followers, who FREES us and can we always learn to turn to Jesus?

Bruce landed on Psalm 46 v 10. Be STILL and know that I am GOD. Wow be still for a moment, turn to him, and let him work so that his love, grace, and protection FREES us from the FREEZE

FREEZE

Frozen from actions

Restricting my GIFTS

Enlisting doubt

Embracing CAN't

Zapped of Energy

Endlessly trapped

FREES

Forward movement first

Release the grip on results

Embrace incremenal

Ease in & keep going

See how free it can be

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

What is the EXAMPLE we are setting and where does the light shine?

Bruce and Heather unpack their perspective on this topic. Bruce draws on Daniel 6 v 26 where after Daniel refused King Dorius' decree to only worship him and was thrown into the lion's den for his "disobedience". Acting by faith, Daniel did not fear this fate. King Darius rushed to the den after a restless and distraught night only to find Daniel unafraid and unhurt. This caused Darius to reverse his decree and command all to worship Daniel's God, the eternal God. All glory went to God through Daniel's act of faith. So can we set the same kind of example AND ensure that GOD gets the glory? Easy to set ego aside? No. Thank you Daniel for showing us through your faith.

EXAMPLE

Everything I do sets one

eXamine all my actions

Are they bright and bold?

Making a difference?

Painting the Picture?

Light shining on HIM?

Exercising my faith in HIM?

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

What is being VICTORY? The big prize? Winning it all? The trophy and the accolades? Well, if that is the only picture of a "WIN", life can be pretty disappointing, right?

In this episode, Heather and Bruce look at VICTORY in different ways so that we can gain some momentum, get on track, and start or eliminate certain behaviors or actions that can build as little victories that might just change the trajectory of our lives.

We looked at the book of 1 John chapter 5 and verse 4 which says "Every child of God can defeat the world and our faith is what gives us victory."

Easy? No, Can we go alone? No. Bur it we set hour Mindset and Heartset with intention, we can

Can we look at little steps as victory? Can we see victory at the start, middle and end?

Here is how we broke down VICTORY

Voice the desire

Imagine the impact

Create the space for it

Take down the doubt

Own that you deserve it

Remember you are enough

You expect success

We recommend and spoke of a book in this episode titled "The Go Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann.

This great story tells about a man who has been a go-getter all his life but learns that being a giver first and some of the key characteristics of looking at life from a giving perspective first can bring on greater VICTORY than imaginable. More about this book and its authors at www.thegogiver.com. Check it out.

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

A few episodes back, we unpacked COMMIT and looked at the WHAT and the HOW.

In this Episode we revisit COMMIT but look at a focus on WHY would we commit to an improvement or a change in our lives.

Why is this she important in working to archive a change in our lives?

The verse we landed on to frame the discussion is Psalm 37 verse 5.

Commit thy way unto the Lord. Trust also in him and he shall bring it to pass. (KJV)

COMMIT (Why)

Could save a life (mine)

Oh the inspiration ripple

My family needs me

More to lose if I wait

It means more than ever

Time is NOW let’s go!

You may recall the what of COMMIT we discussed as

COMMIT (Why)

Count

On

Me

Making

It

There.

The how of COMMIT we discussed as:

COMMIT (How) 

Come w/positivity 

Own our time

Make self-promises

Make service a priority

Invest in growth actions

Then realize the results 

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

In this episode, Bruce goes solo and unpacks the September Holiday of LABOR DAY. We are often going so fast in life that we feel hurried, too busy, worried about the outcomes, anxious about the process and stressed about everything. We too often compare ourselves to others which is never a good idea because God made each of us unique and with our own GIFTS and TALENTS. Can we keep up the pace? Do we have what it takes? WAIT. Take time often to focus on our work and the contributions we are making. Here is one way as we celebrate Labor Day this month.

LABOR DAY

Look at what you do

At the impact you make

Be proud and stand tall 

Okay celebrate today

Remember your “WHY”

Don’t ever give up 

Always keep growing

You are an inspiration 

Matthew 9 v 37 (CEV) He said to his disciples, "A large crop is in the fields, but there are only a few workers.

Let's work and do so knowing He is with us when we glorify Him as we put in the effort.

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about 

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

What is being reluctant? Why are we reluctant? What causes it? Most importantly what can we do to diminish, overcome it and thrive in our purpose? How can we learn to take action despite the situation and circumstances? Not easy to solve but Bruce and Heather discuss what they have learned through the struggle of moving from being reluctant to taking action.

Looking at 1 Corinthians 15 v 34 and 58 with Bruce's men's Global men's ministry called In His Grip Ministry (www.inhisgripgolf.com) he speaks of the two verses as inspiration to remove his reluctance because,

1) There is more work to be done sharing his faith JOurneY (capitalization intentional) with others whose path he meets (verse 34)

2) All work done in honor of the Lord, is worthwhile. (verse 58)

Unpacking RELUCTANT by asking ourselves to contemplate the following perspectives.

Risk vs Reward

Eluding vs Exploring

Lacking vs Leveraging

Uncertain vs Unyielding

Cautious vs Confident

Terrified vs Tough

Anxious vs Affirmed

Nervous vs No doubt

Troubled vs Tenacious

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about

Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

In this episode, Bruce and Heather unpack the word HELP with Dave MacDonald who is an Ambassador and "Storyteller" with Bucket Ministries. Over 750,00,000 people on the planet do not have access to clean water and close to 800,000 die each year due in part to this lack of clean drinking water. 300,000 of these deaths are of children under the age of 5 years old. Dave (who Bruce and Heather met a few years ago as separate guests on his podcast called "Exercise Your Faith" ) has retired from his teaching career in California and joined forces with Bucket Ministries, an organization combining providing both clear water as well as the GOSPEL and good news of Jesus Christ to those lacking both. Click on the link below to learn all about Bucket Ministries and how you can help if moved to do so. https://thebucketministry.org/about-2023/

IMPACT - This short Timelapse video demonstrates the massive impact Bucket Ministry is having in one of the areas they are serving.

https://thebucketministry.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Kibera_Stack_08032023_1080_w-Audio.mp4

Easy to understand why Dave picked to unpack HELP as he has been certified in the Bucket Ministry program and is now traveling globally to meet the need at its grassroots, 'rolled up sleeves" level.

As one of the first guests with both Bruce and Heather unpacking HELP with Dave, Bruce wrote HELP specifically for Dave who chose Ecclesiastes 11 v 4 (NLT) as his verse that speaks to HELP. Don't wait, jump in and HELP.

"Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant, if they watch every cloud, they never harvest." Ecclesiastes 11 v 4

HELP

Here to make a mark

Every day an impACT (emphasis on ACT)

Look, find, do, repeat

Putting others first

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

To RESOLVE could be to settle "We RESOLVED the issue" or "I RESOLVE to let it go". We an feel like we have thrown in the towel. That may be a good thing and at times okay!

But what happens when the going gets really tough and we need fortitude, persistence, or resilience? We RESOLVE to stay committed

Heather and Bruce discuss ways to develop RESOLVE, a determination to see things through and commit to stretching, growing, and at times feeling pain and soreness. Give a listen and share your comments

RESOLVE 

Reached the bottom?

End of the rope? 

Seeing no way out?

Ouch that hurts right?

Let go of circumstances

Vow to move onward

Embrace the growth

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

What is considered STURDY? A fence post, deeply rooted and secured with footers of stone and concrete? How do we build a STURDY life foundation? We discuss our faith and its test and growth by challenges. A sturdy faith is like a sturdy foundation.

Heather references her bible verse Hebrews 6:19 "This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place" CEV

For Bruce, Proverbs 3: 5-6 With all your heart you must trust in the Lord and not your own judgement. Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow. CEV

For us, Sturdy is a process, not a light switch to throw. Like a muscle to be exercised

STURDY

Solid base and foundation

The life tests will come

Usually unexpected

Ready for the storm?

Does your anchor hold?

Yes it is with my FAITH

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

Unpacking SHERPA. Have you ever needed a guide to help you get somewhere? Maybe to a new place, maybe out of trouble, maybe to elevate your performance at work in a sport or activity, Do you remember the experience? was it good? hard to ask? If the guide said yes, how did they make you feel during the "Guidance"? Safe, accepted, free to learn, or belittled, as you should already know. Did you feel embarrassed for asking? I bet one thing for certain, you remember how you felt. Am I right?

Now flip the switch, have you ever been asked to help someone with an issue that you excel in? (social media, technical skills, something in the arts? ) How did you treat that person?

This isn't a judgement piece, but merely a question to reflect on.

The SHERPA is a guide who is responsible for taking climbers to the summit of a mountain safely, with much of the heavy burden on their shoulders, responsible for camp, food, shelter, and provision for safety. The climbers get all the credit, the SHERPAS are responsible for the success and blamed for the failure very often.

Romans 2 v 19. CEV

"You are sure that you are a guide or the blind and a light for al who are in the dark"

How can we become a better Guide, Helper, Assistant to other? A real SHERPA

Seeks to serve first

Helps lighten the load

Embraces other's goals

Ready to guide versus shine

Puts others above self

Always finding a way

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

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 ways we looked at CONFIDENCE

Comes from action

Often buried in our self-limits

Never being tested so it grows

Fed by little wins

Incremental movement

Digging into doubt

Experiencing struggles

Never giving up

Comes from a self-push

Engage it to grow it

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

In this episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of Getting and Staying VIGILANT. We picked the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 16:13 "Keep alert, be firm in your faith, stay brave and strong!" Contemporary English Version.

How do become and remain VIGILANT in our faith but also in the responsibilities and situations in our lives? Here are some triggers just using the letters in VIGILANT

Voraciously engaged

Intensely alert

Gratefully growing

Increasingly investing

Longingly loyal

Always attentive

Never distracted

Totally committed

Become a little more VIGILANT each day.

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

In this Episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of Finding, Getting on and Staying our our PATH Proverbs 3 v 5-6. Will it be easy? Do we have a role and responsibility?

What is our path (unique to us)

How do we get on it (prayer, studying and reading the Bible, seeking a personal relationship with God, Seeking his purpose and using our GIFTS

How do we stay in our path? Align with a group of believers who will encourage, support, and challenge us to become all God has intended for us to be.

PATH

Placed for my Purpose

Alone for my Alignment

Teaching me to Trust

His planning HIS Hand

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

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 during her labor with him many years ago and how God used every possible resource to save and mend her completely from a condition that no other mother had ever survived.

MENDED

Made whole from a tear

Enduring now thriving

Needed a stitch or two

Delicately re-woven

Eloquently repaired

Done with God's Hands

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

In this Episode, Bruce and Heather unpack and discuss the word MIRROR. What are the first thoughts/emotions when we think about looking in the MIRROR?

Frightening, difficult? Opportunity, evaluation? What is it reflecting? Do we like what we see, not just physically but also, who we see?

Do we compare? Do we say WOW I'm unique? How does this change our emotions and our confidence? Are we excited or disappointed?

Can a MIRROR be a figurative Reflection point? Can we take inventory of where we are and use the response as a way to tweak and improve or change course? All difficult questions for sure, but starting an assessment (including both celebrating and seeing areas we want to grow) is key to transformation.

We talk about this because we are "works in process" and hope you find a nugget or two that will encourage you to make time to check in on yourself.

What do you see? where do we want to go next? what can the MIRROR show us that can help us move forward?

Can we truly find a way to embrace the MIRROR?

We break down MIRROR in our conversation this way.

Maybe hard to look at

Important for us to grow

Reflects what it sees

Returning real and raw

Opportunity to adjust

Reframing the reflection

Matthew 7 V 4 (Amplified Version). Oh, how can you say your brother," let me get that speck out of your eye when there is a log in your own eye.

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://www.youtube.com/live/IoENr-34_sY?feature=share

In this Episode, we welcome Jenny Mulks, Founder of "Along Comes Hope" a non-profit organization serving Children and Families thrust into the battle of child cancer. Her organization provides much-needed but often overlooked resources such as transportation assistance to treatments, emotional and spiritual support, education, and more.

Jenny has created the title of being herself a Cancer SurTHRIVer, Jenny has turned her Cancer into the unstoppable mantra of "CAN SERVE". Of course, we love her and her way with her own words.

Today we unpack ways to become a HOPE MAKER. How can we bring hope to ourselves and also to others at any time but especially during the times of greatest need? Jenny gives us an easy way to reach her via text should you be moved to support Along Comes Hope right away. HOW? Just text HOPEMAKER to 44321. Jenny can also be reached directly at www.alongcomeshope.com and at 1-800-822- HOPE (4673)

More about Jenny

Jenny Mulks is a mom, cancer coach, TEDx speaker, international author, patient advocate, philanthropist, and cancer thriver!

She is the Founder and CEO of Along Comes Hope®, nonprofit organization serving children with cancer. Their mission is to provide service through financial assistance, emotional support, and advocacy for change, awareness and education.

Jenny had a personal battle in 2006 with a rare and aggressive cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma, giving her only a short 6-12 months left to survive! 

Thriving against many odds, not only did she survive and thrive, it changed her entire life and career! She had previously been 14 years in Pharmaceuticals and a Regional Manager. After her miraculous healing from cancer, she left the corporate world to serve children with cancer. Then, she became an accidental Cancer Coach to adults!

 She began getting calls from across the country from newly diagnosed patients and caregivers for support and guidance. Because of this, she created the “Circle of Hope Cancer Support” guiding those touched by cancer with emotional, spiritual, physical, social, environmental, and financial awareness and all things wellness. 

 Jenny’s virtual sessions and guidance at the Circle of Hope Cancer Support serve all ages. AND…..It’s Free to all Along Comes Hope families of children with cancer. 

We align today's episode with Romans 12 v 12 "Let your HOPE make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying (CEV)

Jenny's way of being a HOPE MAKER

Honor

Obstacles

Purpose

Educate

Mentor

Advocacy

Kind

Empathy

Rare

Bruce look at HOPE MAKER

Have

Optimistic

Positivity

Everyday

Most certainly difficult

A battle for sure

Knowing God is with us

Eases the burden

Realize YOUR hope inspires

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement or workshop, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

What does it mean? What does it take? Who is forgiving who? Is it a one-and-done deal? Who is hurt if it doesn't happen? Who is helped if it does?

Why is it so hard?

In this episode, Bruce and Heather discuss the messiness of FORGIVE along with the ways we can often struggle with it.

FORGIVE

First response, Why should I?

Oh they hurt me SO much!

Really, isn't that too weak?

Go ahead give it a try!

It can lift the pain from me

Venom that's poisoning ME

East the pain and FORGIVE

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement or workshop, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

This episode reveals the AWESOMEness of Steve Beecham as a person and with the ways he has successfully built his businesses through developing deep, meaningful and lasting relationships. He shares the value of creating "Two WOW's". the concept of DIRECT CONNECT pushing passed just helping others and diving into helping others "do what?" Steve is a dear friend, speaking colleague, and mentor. His books Bass Ackwards Business, What's Your Buzz", and "The Tapes We Play In Our Head" are great reads that breakdown business development, sales, customer service into the basics of relationships and having a can do attitude in times when it might be easier to choose a "cant' do one.

Reach Steve at stevebeecham.com to check out ALL he does, get his books and contact him to speak at your next event

Reach him by phone at 770.634.2531

Unpacking AWESOME (Steve's way)

Always

Welcome the

Experience of

Shining

On

Many People

Everyday.

Bruce's (when needing a lift, maybe tell ourselves)

A

Wonderful

Experience

Shall

Overwhelm

My

Expectations

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

In this Episode we unpack what it means to Marcus Ellis to Minister (verb)

Marcus is the creator of "Hey Guess What, I Love You!" He is on a mission to touch lives with encouragement, positivity, hope and to shine a light on those who may not feel they are seen. Man of God, Husband, Father, Author, Musician, and more, Marcus joins the podcast today to share his passion and purpose to MINSTER to others in everyday life.

MINSTER (Marcus' version)

M ake a difference

I n other’s lives

N urture the lost 

I f not now, when

S owing seeds

T omorrow May be too late

E ncourage in Love

R eap what you have sown

MINISTER (verb) Bruce's Version when he thinks of Marcus

Made to see serving first

Inspired to inspire

Nurture those in need 

Invest there will be a test 

Study how Jesus did it

Take his example and go

Exercise of faith to obey

Reach to where he needs us

How to reach Marcus Ellis

https://www.facebook.com/markymark.me?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Youtube channel to see Marcus performing with his band "White Tie Rock Ensemble".

https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteTieRockEnsemble

Email Marcus at: dbleencore@gmail.com

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

Unpacking INCLUDED (being included and then reaching out to help others feel INCLUDED)

Based on Matthew 14 v 25. "Any Kingdom where people fight each other will end up ruined. And a town or family that fights will soon destroy itself"

Let's make others feel INCLUDED

INCLUDED

Invited to jump right in

Never judged in any way

Cared about right away 

Let in with kindness

Unconditionally gave a shot

Didn’t have to, did anyway

Embraced from the start

Deeply felt right at home 

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

Unpacking BUCKLE to crumble or to BUCKLE down

Based on Matthew 14 v 26-33 when Jesus called Peter to step out of the boat and walk to him.

Be timid

Unconsolable 

Cautious and stifled

Keep seeing problems

Let circumstances control us

Expecting the worse

Being bold

Using strengths

Controlling emotions 

Know moving to greatness

Look only to GOD

Expect the best and do the work

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

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 Episode Bruce and Heather compare and contrast CARELESS versus CARE LESS

CARELESS

Cutting corners

Attention distracted 

Risk of preventable errors

Extremely dangerous

Lack focus

Emergency reactions 

Seem disinterested 

Seldom good results

CARE LESS

Calm and collected

Aligned on point 

Resolved in faith

Embodying confidence

Loose but attentive

Engaged in process 

Secondary is the outcome

Seems in slow motion

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Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

When you think of GRANTED what comes to mind? Maybe being taking or taken for? Or maybe received as a gift?

In this episode, Bruce and Heather unpack the two ways this word can impact our lives.

GRANTED

Greedy | Grateful

Regardless | Respected

Assumed | Appreciated

Narcissistic | Not but for Grace

Taken as owed | Thankful

Expected | Embraced

Demanded | Deeply Moved

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

Heather and Bruce back together again to unpack MINUTIAE. The small stuff. Really. Maybe the day to day mundane can bring us great joy if we pay attention and use the time in these tasks to connect with others and make an impact. Drive through lines, Grocery store check outs, Elevators, etc. Just a simple engagement can make a huge difference.

Many intricate details

In the big picture do they matter?

Not always but should know they are part of life

Unimportant or critical?

Take a moment to find out

A spot where growth works

Easy to get lost or found

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

This week Bruce goes solo to unpack the word STUCK. Simple word but can have two different meanings. How can we come through something where we are STUCK to find a way to get moving again and through a tough time?

STUCK can make us feel:

Stifled

Terrified

Unsettled

Caustic

Kept back

Not a good place to be right.

But as we push and work to move forward, how about looking at the word STUCK as STUCK with it?

STUCK (instead this way), I am:

Steadfast

Tenacious

Unflappable

Committed

Kept going

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Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

UNPACKING PRESSURE:

Put there we get to respond

Really is that really true Everyone has a perspective

Seen as a performance test

Subtle ways to step into it

Untie situation & outcome

Relax and seek your CALM

Envision 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 and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/

Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

Ever feel stuck, not moving forward, in a holding pattern that seems to be going nowhere? Kind of like a pond that has no movement. It can be piling up with sediment and algae forming. Late at night mosquitoes can appear. Just seems stopped and clogged; not moving and feels stifling. We can feel this way as well, An uncomfortable feeling that can create anxiety, angst, fear, and nervousness. Even though we are not moving, all can feel out of control.

When STAGNANT the feeling can be :

Something

Awful

Going

Nowhere

And

Nothing but

Tension

But what if we seek a way in the stagnation to be STILL, and start moving? It takes only a MOMENT to get MOMENTum.

Sit

Til

Languish

Leaves

Ezekiel 32 V 14. The water will be clear and the streams will be calm, I, the LORD GOD have spoken!

Psalm 46:10. Be STILL and know that I am God.

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ 

Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

Three years and 780-weekday posts ago today, Bruce began posting a daily Mindset Message to stay connected to his friends, clients, and family when the Covid 19 epidemic closed off personal in-person contact.  He has written and shared a message of encouragement each weekday morning.  Through his social posts, emails and private text groups, his inspired messages have made 5.85 Million touches across the globe.  When asked about this Bruce merely says, "if we impact just one person with a positive message, the effort is worth every moment of work."  

In this episode Heather pushes Bruce to go deep on the reasons for and the impact of these messages.  He also gets him to pick a favorite.  Bruce lands on SETTLE which may sound odd at the beginning but listen to understand why SETTLE is so impactful on Bruce. 

I can SETTLE, why?

Seek ye first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33)

Everything God has created is good (1 Timothy 4:4)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5)

The Lord is my strength and my shield (Psalm 28:7)

Lays me down in green pastures (Psalm 23:2)

Enables Peace beyond my understanding (Phil 4:6-7)

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In this Episode, Bruce is joined by lifelong friend Dr. Jeffery P. Jacobs MD,  Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Florida.  We discuss BATTLE, this time through the lens of Jeff's world his work, and his perspective on life and faith.  We all face battles and Jeff's perspective comes from his work operating on small babies with severe heart challenges.  He also deals with transplantation that has an impact on both the recipient as well as the donor's.  Different but difficult BATTLEs.  We trust you will find a nugget of wisdom from our conversation to take on your BATTLE knowing you are not alone.

Deuteronomy 20 V 1 Inspired:

BATTLE

Be not afraid

As we take on any battle

The enemy might be fierce

The situation may look grim

Lean in and be confident

Enter knowing he is with you

Reflection. How can we face our BATTLE with these mantras?  Calling on God's Promise of Deuteronomy 20 V 1. (AMP). "When you go out to battle against your enemies and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the Lord, your God who brought you up from the land of Egypt is with you".  How can we apply this verse to our battles?  Give it to God, and when you do, watch Him show up?

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

In this Episode, Bruce unpacks VALENTINES - each letter can give us a small but impactful nudge to uplift others year-round.

Pick one today and give it a try when interacting with others.  

Reflection. How can I implement one or more of these small acts on VALENTINES to make an impact on others in my life?  Anyone from a spouse or significant other, family member, child, student, co-worker, or team member?  Anyone?  Can I pause, pay a little more attention, step back, and offer any one of these VALENTINES thoughts?

VALENTINES - Let’s make it a daily act

Validating Voice

Affirming acknowledgment

Loving language

Embracing encounter

Nurturing nudge

Teaching thought

Inspiring inclusion

Non-judging nod

Encouraging embrace

Sincere supporter

Reflection. How can I implement one or more of these small acts on VALENTINES to make an impact on others in my life?  Anyone from a spouse or significant other, family member, child, student, co-worker, or team member?  Anyone?  Can I pause, pay more attention, step back, and offer any of these VALENTINES thoughts? After we offer these acts of kindness, How did you grow? How can I apply them differently and more often? How did you see God show up? 

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

On Top. Who is in charge of your life? Who are you in charge of?

Very done. "I am over it!"

Everything is complete. It's over now. You can move on. 

Reflection. Look back. What did you learn. How did you grow? How can you do it different in the future? How did you see God show up? Where did you miss His hand or blessings? Who do you need to make an amends to?

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com

Often we don't realize how fast we are going.  Often we can be overwhelmed without knowing how or why.

Let's take a moment and PAUSE.  It's not easy but oh so important and can change and even save a life.

How?  Try this.

Unpacking PAUSE

Push that button every so often

Acknowledge we are WORTHY

Unleash the pressure of our own grip

Step back and give ourselves a break

Embrace the life we have with Joy!

Bruce Pulver, contact him about your next event needing a keynote or workshop speaker engagement, and order copies of his book Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com.

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/

It's easy to become DISTURBED in life.  Heather asks us to HALT and check the four possible reasons.  Are we: Hungry | Angry | Lonely | Tired?   

Maybe, if so, Bruce suggests that maybe we pause for a moment and seek a bit of CALM. Catch | A | Little | Moment

Unpacking DISTURBED.

• Doubting Everything
• It's YOU, not ME
• Say it isn't So (can't I catch a break)
• Testing our FAITH (Facing Anything Insurmountable Trust Him
• Undercurrent of the "BAD" guy
• Reset with a pause
• Be grateful for just one thing
• Escape the Anger and Exhale
• Directionally get with GOD

Proverbs 3 V 5-6. "Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. NLT

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him about your next event needing a keynote or workshop speaker engagement, and order copies of his book Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com.

Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/

Two ways to look at ALWAYS (negative or positive). We can choose!

ALWAYS (falling short)

A failure all ready to happen

Leads to the path of disappointment

Wash away possibilities

A no win set up

You might as well not start

Sets the mind to fail

OR

ALWAYS (willing to give my best effort)

Approach with possibilities

Let's give it a go

Winds of Momentum come out to blow

A way CAN be found

You are willing to GO

Sets the mind to achieve it

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/

NEVER (two ways to look at it). NEVER could do that or NEVER give up. - We  get to choose.

NEVER (negative)

Not today or ever

Expecting failure

Visualizing loss

Energy-less

Re-enforcing limits

NEVER (positive)

No one will stop me from my dreams

Expecting to outlast the opponent 

Visualizing success

Engaged and Empowered

Re-enforcing possibilities

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/

Today we unpack EVEN IF.   EVEN IF all isn't going our way,  EVEN IF we feel alone,  EVEN IF all feels lost we must stay close to God.  

EVEN IF

Embraced for life

Versus "what's in it for me?"

Even when it hurts

Never a deal

I know he is always there

Following the Father no matter what

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Committing to what it takes to achieve the changes we want in our life is a key step to getting started. But we can COMMIT then often stop before we start if we allow old thinking to keep driving our actions.   ACTION is a cool word because it contains its meaning within its letters.  ACTION = I + ACT + ON.  Co-Host Bruce Pulver flies solo in this episode and unpacks the process he has used to make and sustain transformational life changes.  Learn how to go from making Resolutions to finding ReAL solutions to developing Habits that drive Lifestyle impact.   Bruce uses and teaches this method to help countless companies and individuals set and reach transformational business as well as life goals.  He breaks down the WORDS in his simple-to-understand and implement "CIA" method.    

Today we unpack the word FAITH.   Facing Anything Insurmountable Trust Him.    AJ Sherrill pours into us his perspective on FAITH and gives us some perspective on ways to find, develop, grow and share it.   AJ is the pastor at St. Peter's Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.   With Over 20 years of pastoral experience, my appreciation for this man began when he and his wife, moved into the home next door to our family over 10 years ago.  We formed a friendship while he lived here that included our love of music, cooking, and deepening our faith (well mine at least, his was already on an amazing journey of learning, teaching, and ministering.).  I am so grateful that AJ said yes to guesting on "Can I Have A Word With You".  Find AJ at www.ajsherrill.org.