Hope's Harbor Podcast - Gritty Bible Devotions
I want to encourage you today. Hope’s Harbor Gritty Bible Devotions is a podcast that deals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other topics from a Biblical perspective. The goal of this podcast is to bring about positive change in our lives through the practical application of Scripture. This episode gives a little background into the creation of this Bible-based devotional show. The lessons are drawn from Scripture. I'm not a pastor, rather a layperson sharing personal experiences from 40+ years of living the Christian life in all its difficulties. The intent is to encourage listeners to find hope within the Bible. The goal of studying helpful Bible truths is to help ease despair leading to depression. One such helpful truth is that God loves us equal to His Son, Jesus. His forgiveness once accepted and asked for, is complete. The challenge is living in light of this and other truths found throughout the Bible. Join me on this journey as we study how to replace toxic thinking with the truths of Scripture. Together, we can live out God’s plan for us and experience His hope for tomorrow. Will you consider listening and working together to make it happen? If so, you can subscribe to Hope’s Harbor Gritty Bible Devotions on Apple Podcasts or other well-known directories. This show isn't affiliated with any organization, religious or otherwise.
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121 episodes
E121 - Jesus Beyond the Cross - Part 4 of 4 - Final Episode
Key verse Romans 1:4 - '...And (Jesus was) declared to be the Son of GOD with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.'The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is just as crucial to our s...
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Episode 121
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E120 - Jesus Off the Cross - Part 3 of 4
Jesus was only taken down off the cross after a Roman soldier ensured Jesus was dead by thrusting a spear into His heart.It is crucial that Jesus was dead because without Him dead there could be no resurrection from death.Withou...
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Episode 120
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E119 - Jesus on the Cross - Part 2 of 4
When Pilate, the Roman governor, asked the religious leaders clamoring to have Jesus put to to death , he asked them, "Why, what evil has He done?" But the mob didn't answer him except to cry out all the more, "Let Him be crucified!"<...
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Episode 119
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E118 - Jesus at the Cross - Part 1 of 4
When Jesus was at the cross where He would die, human history reached a crossroads.Treachery brought him here. Hatred kept Him there. A Roman death sentence by the demands of His own people ensured Jesus would die on the cross.T...
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Episode 118
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E117 - How Joseph redeemed the time he lost in prison - Part 4 of 4
When we lose a portion of our lives due to some disaster or tragedy or violence, etc., what do we do afterward?Is there a way to redeem the pain and loss? This series on the life of Joseph found in the book of Genesis in the Bible gives...
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E116 - How Joseph got out of Prison - What about us? Part 3 of 4
Joseph was faithful to GOD throughout his time in prison. And listen, this was undoubtedly a filthy dungeon, and he spent years wrongfully imprisoned. And still he remained a faithful child of GOD.His work ethic and attitude gained him ...
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Episode 116
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E115 - Joseph's Time in Prison - Part 2
What does it look like for a Christian in bondage. Is it even possible. This episode compares Joseph's prison experience with that of Christians in a prison of bondage to numerous poor choices. Some choices we make in ignorance of the consequen...
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Episode 115
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9:35
E114 - Why Joseph went to Prison - Part 1
Confinement in prison - it is meant for those who don't follow society's rules and laws. Therefore, prison is a means of punishment as an attempt to teach lawless people to obey the law, even if they don't want to.But in Josdeph's case,...
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Episode 114
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9:08
E113 - Hazard of Abiding in Jesus - Part 4 of 4
Did you know it can be hazardous as a follower of Jesus? In what way?Here are the words of Jesus concerning the hazard: John 15:18 - "If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you." In...
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E112 - Abiding in Friendship with Jesus - Part 3
Friendship with Jesus is easy enough to think about. But consider this: what is it like to have a friendship with the Son of GOD? You know, the One who created all there is.Yes, that's in the Bible: Colossians 1:15 - ' He...
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Episode 112
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E111 - Abiding / A Deeper Look - Part 2
A deeper look at John 15:2 reveals a tender promise from GOD. That of a loving Father who lifts up a fallen child and takes the steps necessary to restore His beloved child to wholeness.But what about our part in the restoration process...
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Episode 111
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E110 - Abiding - A Deeper Look at John 15
During the night before Jesus was arrested, He spent hours teaching His followers several things dear to His heart. Abiding with Him spiritually was one of the lessons He wanted them to remember.He used an analogy of a branch abiding in...
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Episode 110
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E109 - The Foundations of Christian Living - Part 2 of 2
The foundation for living the Christian life is, I believe, obedience to the commands of Jesus. There are truths in the Bible by which to test our faith and whether we are who we say we are. That is... when we say we belong to GOD.
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Episode 109
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E108 - Foundation of the Christian Faith - Part 1
Every system of religious belief must have a solid foundation upon which to base its claims. If viewed the same as constructing a highrise building, if the foundation doesn't hold up, the system, like a building, will fail those who inhabit it....
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Episode 108
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E107 - 3 People Who Influenced My Christian Life
Have you ever thought about the influence people have in your life? How about in the past? Many things influence us, especially during our childhood, whether physical or spiritual.Let this episode bring consideration to the influence yo...
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Episode 107
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E106 - Christianity vs the World's Religions
Have you ever seen the bumper stickers that read 'CoExist,' and then usually followed by a row of major religious emblems? Coexistence is one thing. All religions being the way to GOD in their own way is quite another.Do you know what J...
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Episode 106
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E105 - Attribute of GOD - His Love - Part 6 of 6
You may have heard of the love of GOD, but how does GOD's love help us today? What can I know and understand about GOD's love so that it becomes real to me?Well, GOD's nature is love and everything about Him stems from His nature. All o...
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Episode 105
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E104 - Attributes of GOD - Goodness/Justice/Mercy - Part 5
GOD's goodness ensures He carries out justice. His justice is tempered by mercy.Do you want or need GOD's mercy? In goodness He gives mercy. But what about justice? It was justice that sent Jesus, the Son of GOD to the cross to die. How...
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Episode 104
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103 - Attributes of GOD - Unchanging, All-knowing, Perfect Wisdom - Part 4
These attributes of GOD explain something of the mind of GOD. Is there comfort in knowing GOD never changes? Would you trust your life, and your future to GOD regardless of the cost if you believe He knows all there is to know?And what ...
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Episode 103
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E102 - Attributes of GOD - He is Trustworthy - Part 3
How is it known GOD is trustworthy? Well, over the last several thousand years people of those ages and even today test GOD's promises in the Bible. How is this done? By praying. And how to pray... that is a whole other subject!Paul wro...
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Episode 102
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E101 - Attributes of GOD - Can we trust them? Part 2
How trustworthy are GOD's attributes? Of course, we may say we know we can trust GOD, but how far does that belief go? Will we step out without knowing every aspect of something GOD calls us to do?It comes down to the question ...
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Episode 101
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E100 - The Attributes of GOD - What makes Him Great - Part 1
What is it that makes GOD great? Is it His power? His majesty? His nature?While all of these characteristics contribute to GOD's greatness, what makes you revere Him, if at all?This series will examine GOD's attributes, which ar...
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Episode 100
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E-99 - The Missing Effect - Part 4
The missing effect I neglected to mention is the most important part of re-establishing a relationship with GOD. Even if you've never had a relationship, you may even be an atheist, the Bible describes how the human race turned its back on GOD ...
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Episode 99
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E98 - Being Born Again - Justification - Sanctification Part 3
When looking at the causes and effects of salvation, of course, the best is being born again with a new spirit. This spirit comes from GOD. Even then a new birth, becoming a child of GOD, is but an entrance into a life lived with GOD. ...
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Episode 98
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E97 - Causes of Salvation - Redemption - Calling - Regeneration Part 2
What did GOD do to cause, or make possible, salvation for the human soul?Is redemption all that important, and if so, how much so? This episode examines redemption, and the call of GOD, and then looks at the part regeneration plays....
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Episode 97
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