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Take Every Thought Captive
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Take Every Thought Captive

When was the last time you trembled, not from fear, but from goodness? Hosea 3:5 But afterward the people will return and devote themselves to the LORD their God and to David’s descendant, their king. In the last days, they will tremble in awe of the LORD and of His goodness. Tremble… in awe… of His…

Final Call For Israel 2026
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Final Call For Israel 2026

FINAL CALL FOR ISRAEL 2026 Deadline to register is Saturday, November 30th, and we have only 9 spots left for our tour of the Holy Land from March 9th – 20th (2026) through Faith Based Expeditions. For all the information, click on the Israel 2026 tab in the menu. On this tour, not only will we get…

Tremble At God’s Goodness
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Tremble At God’s Goodness

When was the last time you trembled, not from fear, but from goodness? Hosea 3:5 But afterward the people will return and devote themselves to the LORD their God and to David’s descendant, their king. In the last days, they will tremble in awe of the LORD and of His goodness. Tremble… in awe… of His…

The REAL Story of St. Patrick
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The REAL Story of St. Patrick

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, the Patron Saint of Ireland — but did you know he wasn’t even Irish? He was from Northern Britain – and green wasn’t even a color associated with him. He didn’t drive the snakes out of Ireland and most likely did not use the shamrock to teach about the Trinity. But the re…

The Five Best Digital Decisions I’ve Made In Life
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The Five Best Digital Decisions I’ve Made In Life

Over the years, I’ve made some “digital decisions” that have gone a long way in keeping my mind and heart free from being overwhelmed by all the digital distractions we have in life. Our phones, social media, email, & online activities are not in and of themselves bad, but our minds, hearts, & bodie…

Episode 063: The Five Best Decisions We’ve Made In Our Marriage
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Episode 063: The Five Best Decisions We’ve Made In Our Marriage

In this episode, Sabrina and I each share what we believe are the five best decisions we’ve made in our marriage. We didn’t talk to each other about our lists or compare them, so there should be some fun conversations there. We’ve definitely made our fair share of bad decisions, and we’ll talk about…

Episode 061: Sabbath Question & Response (The Sabbath Practice)
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Episode 061: Sabbath Question & Response (The Sabbath Practice)

In this episode, Sabrina and I tackle some more of the incredible questions that were asked on our Sabbath Panel discussion at The Harbor on Sunday, November 24th. These questions are all themed around the practice of the Sabbath. In the next episode, we will finish off all the questions themed arou…

What, and Who, should I vote for?
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What, and Who, should I vote for?

What, and who, should I vote for? I want to point you to an incredible resource that has been extremely valuable in my life called The Pour Over. The Pour Over exists to be a trustworthy news resource guiding people toward eternal hope. When responding to current events, they imagine a world where p…

10 Signs of a Politically Undivided Heart
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10 Signs of a Politically Undivided Heart

As we finished up our sermon series on politics called “Undivided Kingdom” at The Harbor , I wanted to provide a short overview and reminder of the key signposts of a politically undivided heart. These aren’t the only signs, but they are some of the most foundational from our series. If you’d like t…

A Prayer For Our Leaders
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A Prayer For Our Leaders

On Sunday at The Harbor we presented a prayer for our leaders, based on 1 Timothy 2:1-2. I thought it might be helpful to include a model of this prayer for those who want it. You can use the text below, or you can download a free PDF of the prayer HERE or by clicking on the image to the left. 1 Tim…

I Fear God, Seeking His Wisdom In Every Decision I Make
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I Fear God, Seeking His Wisdom In Every Decision I Make

I fear God, seeking His wisdom in every decision I make. That is a portion of a truth statement I regularly say over my life. Here is the full version: I fear God, seeking His wisdom in every decision I make. I live in the holy fear of God, walking in His wisdom. I grow in wisdom by obeying God’s co…

Top 10 Books I Read Last Year
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Top 10 Books I Read Last Year

I made a goal in 2023 to read 25 books. I ended up reading 27. Here are my top 10 (in no particular order) 1. Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton 2. The Awe of God by John Bevere 3. Comeback Churches by Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson 4. Lead by Paul David Tripp 5. Don’t Hold Back by Da…