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Was your cup filled today? If the words of God had special meaning for you, please share your reflections in the comments section at the end of each post. We would love to hear Christ's impact on you.
I am a sinful man (or woman)
“But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.’” (Luke 5:8 ESV) The...
J. Richard Baran
Jun 32 min read
“If I Can Only Touch His Garment!”
“And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his...
Jerry Hanline
Jun 24 min read
"And He Said To Them"
And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and...
J. Richard Baran
Jun 11 min read
“Peace! Be Still!”
“And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing. And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?”...
Jerry Hanline
May 314 min read
"Born of God"
“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of...
J. Richard Baran
May 304 min read
"Be Still"
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Psalm 46:10 ESV) At the...
J. Richard Baran
May 293 min read
The Beatitudes
And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are...
J. Richard Baran
May 284 min read
"Saved Through Faith"
“ For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that...
Jerry Zengler
May 273 min read
"Not Laid Down for the Just"
“Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the...
Jerry Hanline
May 263 min read
Amen
“Father, What we do not know, teach us; What we have not, give us; What we are not, kindly make us For Your Son’s sake. Amen.”
J. Richard Baran
May 251 min read
“For There is One God, and Mediator also between God and Men!”
“ For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which...
Jerry Hanline
May 243 min read
"For to Us a Child is Born"
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called...
J. Richard Baran
May 234 min read
"Radiance of the Glory"
“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After...
J. Richard Baran
May 223 min read
" For We Have Heard Him Say ..."
“And they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes, and they came upon him and seized him and brought him before the council,...
J. Richard Baran
May 213 min read
"Prisoner for the Lord"
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all...
J. Richard Baran
May 203 min read
“Let your speech always be with grace!”
“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you...
Jerry Hanline
May 194 min read
"All Glory and Honor"
And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the...
J. Richard Baran
May 182 min read
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts!”
“ And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,...
Jerry Hanline
May 173 min read
"Religious Affections"
“As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God.” (Psalm 41:1 ESV) Deep faith and devotion to the Lord bring about...
J. Richard Baran
May 164 min read
"Give it to God"
“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and...
J. Richard Baran
May 154 min read
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