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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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New Year – New You!

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What I love about the new year is the new opportunities that present themselves!  There are many things that I need to work on and the truth is:  It seems that many of the things that I will be working on in my personal life this year, are not new things, but things that I have been working on for years.  It would seem that I will experience a little success and then get comfortable and fall back into the same ole self defeating routines!   I want to change that this year!

My goal for 09 is to make progress and sustain and keep it!  I want to go to a whole new level spiritually!  I want to trust God more!  I want to abandon – walk away and leave  my will for His!  I want to get fit by exercising regular all year long, by eating healthy for fuel, not emotional support and I want to enjoy the special moments that God has given with family and friends!  I want to help – really help people succeed in all every area of their lives by starting with the spiritual and working inside/out!

I know that God has some big plans and the world has some big challenges for Michael Joe and I am looking forward to all that God is going to do with, to and through me!  I am also excited about what He is willing to do with, to and through you – it’s going to be an amazing journey!  Thanks for sharing with me!

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The Gift Of Today!

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We are in the final week and in just a few days – believe it or not and ready or not – Christmas will be here!  We have had a great month at church!  I hope that everyone has enjoyed the special guest and special services!  I also hope that everyone has started to really think about their very own “MY STORY!”  I’ll be sharing more about the “MY STORY!” stories during the first few weeks of the new year!

Just a little reminded today – take some time to slow down in all of your hustle and bustle and remember to be thankful for the very special gifts that God has given you!  He has given you life here on this earth!  He has given you life in Heaven for all eternity!  He has given you family and friends that you love and are loved by!  He has given you more blessings than you can even begin to count!

Remember:  Everyday is another gift from God and what you do with this day is your gift back to Him!