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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.
Religious Affections
“Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 14, 20243 min read
Wrath or Love?
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 13, 20242 min read
The Hope of Grace
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the...
Jerry Hanline
Nov 12, 20243 min read
A Prayer for Warriors
“Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 11, 20241 min read
Pray Without Ceasing
Lord, I will “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 10, 20242 min read
The Author
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 9, 20242 min read
The Depth of Sacrifice
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Just and Justifier
For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 7, 20242 min read
In Christ Alone
“For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God,...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 6, 20242 min read
Jealous???
“ Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 5, 20243 min read
Ex Nihilo
“By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Make It Personal - A Sunday Prayer
Most Wise and Eternal Father, I come to you this Resurrection morning in the name of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, thanking You for...
Jimmy Young
Nov 3, 20242 min read
I Will Trust in the Lord
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” Psalm 9:10 (ESV) As the...
Jimmy Young
Nov 2, 20243 min read
Where were you?
“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you...
J. Richard Baran
Nov 1, 20242 min read
Delight in the Lord
“ Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the saints...
J. Richard Baran
Oct 31, 20243 min read
It is real and so is He
“How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an...
J. Richard Baran
Oct 30, 20243 min read
A Bridge
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. (Psalm 103:8 ESV) What a wonderful verse...
J. Richard Baran
Oct 29, 20242 min read
To Die and Live
“Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever...
J. Richard Baran
Oct 28, 20243 min read
A Prayer for Sanctification
Almighty God, we pray that as You have been pleased to draw us to the truth of the gospel, we, as a congregation, actively seek to be...
J. Richard Baran
Oct 27, 20241 min read
The Peace of the Lord
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1 ESV) Everyone...
Jerry Zengler
Oct 26, 20242 min read
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