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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.
Blessings
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon...

J. Richard Baran
Mar 3, 20241 min read


Acclamation, or Petition, Which is It?
“Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John...

J. Richard Baran
Mar 2, 20243 min read


No Fancy Wardrobe Required
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but...

Jimmy Young
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Kill Your Sin
“For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 28, 20244 min read


Maximum Intensity and Duration!
And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 27, 20243 min read


What About the Don'ts?
“But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Peace
May the peace and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you and your family this day of the Lord. Peace be upon you!

J. Richard Baran
Feb 25, 20241 min read


Once and for all, Tetelestai (it is finished)
“This Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.”...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 24, 20242 min read


He is Here Too!
“On that day you shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which you have rebelled against me; for then I will remove from your...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Where did They Go?
“For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight.”...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 22, 20244 min read


An Abomination Before God
"We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one." (1 John 5:19 ESV) On the 15th of this month, a...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 20, 20242 min read


Gear Up!
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8; ESV)...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 20, 20244 min read
A Worship Prayer
Father, I ask that you open the hearts and minds of your children so that we may understand your word. Reveal to us your power and glory,...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 18, 20241 min read


Is This You?
“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 17, 20241 min read


An Infallible Plan
“For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 16, 20243 min read


Pass It On
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Fear
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Right and Wrong, Which is Which?
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness,who put bitter for sweet and sweet for...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Love God
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Glorify God
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our...

J. Richard Baran
Feb 11, 20241 min read
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