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Welcome, friend—I’m glad you’ve pulled up a chair on the front porch of my little corner of the internet. My name is Michael Joe Harvell, and I live my life with one simple mission: to glorify God, encourage people, and leave this world a little better than I found it. I’m a husband, father, pastor, writer, Jeep enthusiast, and front-porch thinker who believes that life is best lived on purpose. I serve as pastor of Eureka Baptist Church in Anderson, South Carolina, where I get the joy of preaching, teaching, and walking with people through the ups and downs of everyday life. Over the years, I’ve discovered that faith isn’t just about Sunday mornings—it’s about living every single day in the presence and power of God. I’m also an author. My books—including The Grace Exchange: How Forgiven People Forgive People and The Word Works—grow out of the sermons, stories, and lessons I’ve learned on this journey. I write in a style that’s conversational, a little front-porch-rocking-chair, and full of stories, quotes, and Scripture that point us back to the goodness of God’s Word. When I’m not writing or preaching, you might find me sitting outside with my Bible and journal, cruising the backroads in my Jeep Gladiator, or sharing a meal and some laughs with the good folks God has put in my life. I love helping people find peace in their spirit, strength in their body, and encouragement in their soul. This blog is simply an extension of that mission. Here you’ll find devotions, encouragement, reflections, and practical insights for living a life of purpose, peace, and joy. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a rocking chair, and stay awhile—I’d be honored to walk this road of faith with you.
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I Don’t Want To!

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I Don't Want To!
I Don't Want To!

What one thing do you not want to do today – that if you were to make yourself do it, it would make your life better? Most of us have lots of things that we don’t want to do.  I wonder what would happen in our lives, if we just sucked it up and did one of those things each and every day?

I’ve got a feeling that we would feel better about our lives and I also believe that our lives would bring greater glory to God.  It really has the potential to be a win/win situation, if we will just give it a try.

Take a moment right now to think about some of the things you really do not want to do, but need to do.  Now pick just one to take on and take out today.  You can do this and it will make your life better.

I am trying this week – to do one thing everyday that I don’t want to do.  I got started early this morning and I challenge you to do the same – you will be glad you did!

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Cool Root Beer!

God is amazing and has blessed people with all kinds of skills and talents!  I especially enjoying watching the creativity of this guy that I came across on Youtube.  His title is MysteryGuitarMan.  This guy really trips me out!  Hope you enjoy his video!

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Figuring It Out!

Life is always full of challenges! I actually think that I like a good challenge. I think, I like a good challenge because it keeps life from being boring. As I look back on my life, I have noticed that I have often gravitated toward challenges.

I like challenging relationships! While most folks would just throw their hands up and give up, rather than work through the junk that you often have to work through to make a relationship last, I roll up my sleeves and look for a way to make it work without compromising my beliefs.

I think the biggest challenge of my life is the challenge of living my relationship with Christ and keeping it real! It is very easy to give up and give in and just not try. I love Jesus, He is my Savior and friend! I love being in relationship with Him and the purpose, difference and distinction that it gives to my life.

I don’t have all of the answers, but I do know a little bit more about some of the questions and I am excited to have the challenge of trying to figure out the answers as I live my life moment by moment and day by day!