Holy week began this past Sunday with Palm Sunday. But I went through that day without really thinking about that. Sure, I knew it on the back of my mind, but it was sitting nestled between my usual, daily obligations (getting to work on time, getting the baby fed and dressed, meetings, etc.)...
I put my head down and took a deep breath. My almost 5-year-old son had insisted on praying at dinner again, and I waited somewhat patiently as he thanked God for his food, his family, his table, his chair, his cup, his milk, his water, his socks, his pants, his peas, his…As adults, my...
What does it mean to be human?
We have many different answers to this question: we are conscious beings, we experience emotions, we stand completely upright on two legs, we laugh, we cry, we create art, we play organized sports, we cook our food, we speak complex language.
Two things we may not...
Being a born & bred New Englander, when I close my eyes and think of Christmas night I think of cold. I think of crisp, cold, clean air that fills the lungs and opens your airway with a refreshing chill. I think of the evening quiet when the snow on the ground muffles the sounds of night...
Dear Harbor Family,
What a year 2016 has been! A lot has happened over the past 12 months, but one thing has remained the same: God has provided for us. Thank you for being a part of Harbor’s family and for your generosity. You have given your time, your finances, your gifts, your...
“But you were always a good man of business, Jacob,” faltered Scrooge, who now began to apply this to himself.
“Business!” cried the Ghost, wringing its hands again. "Mankind was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence, were, all, my business. The...
When I was a kid, I loved Christmas. The magic of Santa, the colors of lights and sounds of carols. The cocoa and sweets. The mountains of presents. But mostly I loved that for one day, everyone got along. Everyone was happy. There were hugs, and thoughtful gifts, and laughter. For one day...
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’ “But the tax collector...
Dear Harbor,
We are so happy to tell you that we are beginning a season of prayer at Harbor! Recognizing the power of prayer and our great need to pray together during this critical time, we are initiating a weekly one-hour prayer gathering. We encourage our entire Harbor of...
On June 26, we celebrated six people's decisions to publicly declare their faith in Jesus. It's amazing to see how God continually pursues us, and His patience and grace while we figure things out. Be encouraged! God is on the move in New England :)
BAPTISM CELEBRATION: June 2016 from Harbor...