Harbor Online Community Blog
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Read timely and thoughtful reflections from our community's leaders about Jesus, justice, culture, and everything else. Harbor Online Community is a fully online church that is progressive, inclusive, and expansive. We exist to connect people to each other and to God, explore what it means to follow Jesus, and work together for justice and peace.
Harbor Online Community Blog
1w ago
I’ve been hearing a lot of folks wrestling with the foundational question: What is God? Here are some thoughts from our recent Harbor gatherings ..read more
Harbor Online Community Blog
3w ago
A reward in heaven, frankly, doesn’t mean much to me in the face of so much suffering in my present. That being said, I am grateful that Jesus places me and us in the line of the persecuted prophets, and that by being “blessed,” God’s solidarity with us is assured ..read more
Harbor Online Community Blog
1M ago
An election just happened. Many people are not happy about it. Does our faith have anything to offer us ..read more
Harbor Online Community Blog
1M ago
Last month I met someone who, at the end of our meeting, asked, “How can I pray for you today?” I sensed in his request a concern for me and genuine desire to support me however he could. I also sensed that God wanted the same thing ..read more
Harbor Online Community Blog
1M ago
Are you feeling simply tired, or has your exhaustion tipped into deep weariness? This reflection explores the difference between the two and shares how small, intentional “micro-Sabbaths” can help rejuvenate your body and soul in a busy, demanding world ..read more
Harbor Online Community Blog
1M ago
Of all the spiritual practices we decide to keep or lose, prayer is one of the most complicated ..read more
Harbor Online Community Blog
2M ago
If you are a person who prefers their leaders in a clearly delineated worldview, and you find me confusing, well, try being me ..read more
Harbor Online Community Blog
2M ago
I have been pondering Jesus’ words about Yes and No because they matter so much in relationships and community ..read more
Harbor Online Community Blog
2M ago
Sometimes faith deconstruction is liberating and adventurous. Other times I cry and cry and cry ..read more
Harbor Online Community Blog
3M ago
They say with age comes wisdom. I will let others judge if that is true for me. What I feel, though, is more curiosity ..read more