Barbara Ann Repan

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Where Can Hope be Found?

March 30, 2016 by Barbara

Hebrews 6:19

What does life look like when we have no hope? I probably don’t need to remind you if you’ve been there. Some of the ways I've experienced is living with fear, wanting to give up, apathy, depression and anger. It’s a sad place to be. I’d like to share today how I found hope. The dictionary defines hope as “to want something to happen.” The Holman Bible Dictionary defines it this way: Trustful expectation, particularly with reference to the fulfillment of God's promises. Biblical hope is Continue Reading

Book Review: The Secret To Hummingbird Cake

February 23, 2016 by Barbara

Book Review

  The Secret to Hummingbird Cake is about three, very close bonded girlfriends, living in Louisiana. They are 30 and have been friends since grade school. I picked this novel to review because I love hummingbirds and especially hummingbird cake. And I wanted to find out the secret. I was surprised, and delighted, to find out what it was. At no additional cost to you, if you choose to purchase from Amazon through my affiliate link in this post, I may receive a small commission. I Continue Reading

Just Be Held

December 9, 2015 by Barbara

Are you going through a storm? Is it hard to hold on these days? Are you losing control and tired of fighting to keep it? You are not alone. Many of us feel this way at one time or many times. What do you do when life is a whirlwind of busyness, demands or craziness? Let Jesus hold you. I hope and pray this song, Be Held by Casting Crowns, will minister to you. Please listen. Casting Crowns Be Held So when you're on your knees and answers seem so far away You're not 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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