by Matt Dirks | Dec 14, 2023 | Ask Pastor Matt
When we planted Harbor in 2005, we wanted to come up with a logo that communicated what we seek to be: small boats that are brought by Jesus out of the stormy seas into the safe harbor of God’s grace, equipped to go back out to cross big oceans and make a...
by Matt Dirks | Oct 18, 2023 | Ask Pastor Matt
Many of the passages in the Bible that describe hell only give us vague and often metaphorical descriptions. We hear about the environment in hell: Those sent to hell are outside (Matthew 8:12) Shut out from the presence of the Lord (2 Thessalonians 1:9). Hell is a...
by Matt Dirks | Oct 11, 2023 | Ask Pastor Matt
When you’re looking for a church, you’ll be tempted to find a congregation with people who are similar to you. Similar age. Similar cultural background. Similar education and status. Similar politics. It just makes life easier to be around people who we...
by Matt Dirks | Sep 6, 2023 | Ask Pastor Matt
A few years ago, I asked Harbor attenders to let me know about some of the doubts they have about God. They were honest and heartfelt in their responses. One person said, “I doubt God’s patience.” Another, “I doubt that God actually hears my prayers and that he’ll...
by Matt Dirks | Aug 30, 2023 | Ask Pastor Matt
If you’re trying to help a friend understand the reality and significance of the resurrection, the gospels present the best insights because they place the resurrection of Jesus in the context of the life, teachings, ministry, death, and ascension of Jesus. If your...
