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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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Catch The Wave!

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I used to not really be a big fan of the beach, but then I had two little girls and now I love the beach!  My favorite thing about the beach is going “boogie boarding” with my girls.  We can literally spend hours waiting for and catching wave after wave.  The best waves are the ones that grab you and take you all the way back to the shore!  To catch a good wave, you have to be patient and you have to be focused!  You can’t get distracted by all of the other things that are going on at the beach.  You have to get out into the water.  You have to get in just the right place.  You have to wait for just the right wave, because not just any wave will do.  When the right wave comes – you have to be ready and jump on!  Then you better hold on, because you are going for an amazing ride!

Riding A Wave With Hope!
Riding A Wave With Hope!

Our church is at a place where we are getting ready to catch a wave.  If we will pay attention and keep our eyes on the prize – we will not miss it, and we will all enjoy an amazing ride.  We need to be patient – knowing and trusting that God has  plan and we are in the center of it.  We need to stay focused on what is really important and not allow ourselves to be distracted by the many different things that compete for our attention.  We don’t make the wave – God sends it and God has us as a church at just the right place and just the right time to catch a “God-Made” wave.  A wave that will take us as a church into our community to make a real and meaningful difference in people’s lives!  The wave is coming – are you ready?

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Shadow Guest Blog!

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     My name is Geoffrey, and I’m very fortunate to be able to job -shadow my pastor, Michael Joe. I’m supposed to be job- shadowing someone so I can see what its like in the job life.  I’ve seen how  Michael Joe is so friendly to others and in how he talks to them and how he reacts to things, people, and problems. I’ve learned that when people have problems, weather it be with marriages, friends, or any other problems that you need to make sure that your relationship with God is right! Then things may start to shape up for you.   

     I hope that everyone will have a great week and I’m looking forward to presenting and telling my career teacher what a great experience I had with Michael Joe.