Barbara Ann Repan

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Living Life with Genuine Faith

May 5, 2016 by Barbara

James Mercy Triumphs Bible study

  Hypocrites beware. James gets in our face with the Truth. O, how I love this book of the Bible. And O, how I want to avoid it all together. James wrote this letter to expose hypocritical practices and teach the Christian way of living. He teaches believers to live a genuine faith with action and not just say they are a believer. The evidence of genuine faith is a transformed life. I received a call recently from Amanda with Compassion International. Compassion International is a Continue Reading

Living Out Our Faith

April 21, 2016 by Barbara

Several weeks ago I started a Bible Study with some gals from church on the Book of James. It’s a Beth Moore study called James Mercy Triumphs. This isn’t my first Beth Moore study and certainly won’t be my last. Beth gets deep into the Scriptures in a way that keeps you interested. I love her stories and her sense of humor. I highly recommend her books and teachings. James is a how to book on Christian living. “The message of James can be captured in two words; Live It.” Beth Continue Reading

Book Review – Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver

December 3, 2014 by Barbara

Book Review - Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver There are numerous sermons and teachings about Mary and Martha. I’ve often wondered how Martha felt. She was the busy one but I think she longed to sit at Jesus' feet like Mary. This book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World,  takes a look at the life of Mary and Martha in a way that I felt like I was there. Joanna is a great storyteller. The subtitle is Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life. Joanna does a 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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