Sunday, January 2nd, was the first Sunday of 2022. The Lord is so faithful to us at Harbor Lights. I had asked Him early in the week before to encounter us freshly. He is a good , good Father Who answers us when we wait upon Him. Sunday morning during the worship service, the Holy …
The time of holiday celebrations and traditions is upon us. In December as we celebrate the first coming of Jesus, we also await His second coming. It may be a difficult time to find something fresh and still relevant to the season. For some of us the year behind brought sadness and loss. Others of …
God created every season under heaven for His good pleasure. He shares His beauty and creation with us freely. He is so powerful that the wind and waves obey Him. He is so lovingly gracious that He gives us the freedom to share His great love with one another. Thanksgiving is the opportunity to share …
Over the summer months I have heard and spoken of the importance of good relationships. For this reason I felt it equally important to blog on the topic also. The scriptures reveal two very foundational loves: Love God and love one another. We need the love of God in us to be able to love …
Recently I have been thinking about how quickly time unfolds. Spring becomes summer, summer becomes autumn and soon winter is on the doorstep. Even in the life cycle, the pace quickly unfolds: Babies become toddlers. They quickly develop into the next size clothes or shoes. Soon they are ready for their next adventure of walking, …
As we enter fully into spring, I am aware that we are entering the new era with a fresh sense of His Holiness. Compelled to spend time with the Master in His sweeping grace, I am amazed at His powerful love for me. I am awed with His tenderness as well as the beauty of …
April showers bring May flowers We have all heard this saying and even repeat it every year. I like to think of the literal rain in spiritual terms too. During seasons of rain, we are refreshed, cleansed and encouraged in our walk with Jesus. The rainy season jump starts seeds into the germination stage where …
Along life’s journey there are mountains to be climbed and mountains to remove. The most important thing is knowing the difference. When I climb a mountain that is a large object in my way distorting my life view, I find disappointment and defeat. I find myself falling down without the supports that uphold me. I …
Winter weather awakens me to realize that there is such a thing as a cold or hardened heart. In times such as this, where the maturing process of God is upon us, our old ways can become just routine ways of doing life. In these times our hearts cry out for fresh fire, fresh wind, …
Turning of Age Every year as the date changes, we find ourselves writing, typing and reading the new month and year. It sometimes requires a little crossing out or writing over, until we get it down to the new pattern. This year the new number for the year is 2021. We have already adjusted to …