Barbara Ann Repan

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Hope during the Coronavirus Pandemic

April 7, 2020 by Barbara

Hope in Jesus

There is Hope during the coronavirus pandemic. A pandemic is a worldwide outbreak of a disease and the coronavirus is not the first. Being somewhat of a research nerd, I find interest in reading about past pandemics. But, I have to limit my intake. It can be frightening. The Internet, news, social media is bombarding us with fear. But you have the control to turn it off.  TURN off the fear! It’s April 2020, a time of uncertainty, fear, what if’s. Everyone reacts differently to this crisis, Continue Reading

Where Do You Need an Anchor?

August 27, 2019 by Barbara

Hope Anchors the Soul

  Where do we need an anchor? The definition of an anchor is • a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation. Maybe you need stability in your marriage. Or in your job with layoffs coming. Or confidence that you’ll get through the diagnosis. A crisis can shatter. Anxiety is not friendly. Uncertainty causes fear. What can we do to get through it? Maybe that’s the wrong question. Maybe we should ask, “where do I turn to get Continue Reading

What Does ‘Hope Anchors the Soul’ mean?

July 17, 2019 by Barbara

“Hope anchors the soul” Hebrews 6:19. God uses the example of an anchor as a promise that He is “sure and steadfast” for you and for me. The symbol of the anchor became especially meaningful to me in December 2014. My Dad had told me he was diagnosed with cancer. While Christmas shopping that year, I spotted a journal with an anchor on the cover. Underneath the anchor, it said, "Hope Anchors the soul." Hebrews 6:19 I wasn’t looking for a journal. This journal found me. Immediately I Continue Reading

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Hi Friend, Welcome to my corner of the online world, where I write to encourage and give hope. I believe everyone could use a dose of hope from time to time so whether you need hope for your marriage, your closet, or anything in between, I hope you find some encouragement here.

Having been through some hard situations, I understand what it's like to live hopeless, depressed, angry, and bitter until God rescued me in His Love and Grace. In Him, I found an Anchor to keep me safe and secure. My passion is to share how He has rescued me and give others encouragement, as He has for me.

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