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Safe Harbor Coach Safe Harbor provides faith-based services that align with the values and strengths of its clients.

As an NSI coach, my passion is assisting individuals in identifying their gifts of service and talents to guide them in creating a plan leveraging their God-given strengths, so they can express their unique ministry service and discipleship within their faith community.

09/10/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
God is merciful.

How many people in the church have complained when someone comes to Christ late in life after doing bad things for three-fourths of their life?

Jesus spoke of day laborers who came at different times of day to work in the field and be paid in denarii.

The denarius [a day's pay on earth] represents God's generosity, His gift [eternal life] to those who labor in the [Kingdom] field.

The landowner, God, wants everyone to work in His [Kingdom] field, which is why He went out to find quality candidates for the day-laborer position in His [Kingdom] field.

What does the job description for a day laborer in God's [Kingdom] field look like? And what do we need to do today to become one?

Regardless of age, gender, or where we came from, all are invited to respond to God's Call.

God, who is merciful and loving, pays fairly those who labor on His behalf.

Work doesn't make us wealthy, but opportunity does.

It is not up to us to determine what is fair [how God should reward]; that is God's alone.

VERSES:
1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
Matthew 20:1

09/03/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
God’s gentle voice.

God’s Word does not return void, no matter how things may look to us.

It is easy to be derailed from our duties in difficult circumstances.

Elijah had been a man of courage, but now he wanted God to take him home.

God recommissioned Elijah to serve as His prophet, telling him, “GO. Go back the way you came.”

God helped Elijah see that his ministry had not been in vain. He returned to the mission field as a prophet, recognizing that his work for God had indeed been fruitful.

Reassured by God’s words of encouragement, Elijah was sent back the way he came, with renewed confidence to resume his duty as God’s prophet.

It is easy to want to quit when the going gets tough, but we are to follow God’s words to Elijah and go wherever God sends us; listen to God and enter into a service of obedience.

VERSES:
15 The Lord said to him, “Go back the way you came,
1 Kings 19:15

08/27/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
The world is in desperate need of a Savior.

Jesus, the Light of the world, shows us how to live, reveals the true purpose of our lives, and points us to heaven.

He provides those who follow Him with guidance and direction and gives those who believe in Him the light [the Holy Spirit].

We can reflect Jesus’ spiritual light by:
1- Recognizing that we all need spiritual light.
2- Hearing His invitation to become people of the light.
3- Following His lead to walk in the light.
4- Heeding His encouragement to shine our light.
5- Reflecting His light in dark places so others can see Jesus’ light.

How can you be a light for Jesus to others?

In what way is Jesus a light in your life?

Model your life after Him by living faithfully, honestly, sincerely, and earnestly, all of which glorify our Father in Heaven.

VERSES:

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 16 let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
JOHN 1:9 and Matthew 5:16

08/20/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
Stewardship and Gratitude.

Our hearts will remain restless, chasing idols until we finally come to the cross and rest in God.

Choose this day whom you will serve.

Instead of chasing the idols of this world, we should strive to be like Joshua and long to see God do what only God can do.

No one else can force you to make decisions or do what you do not want to do.

No one can make you come to God or turn away from God.

God gives us a choice. We have a personal responsibility to decide whether to obey or disobey God, no matter what anyone else does, says, or thinks.

Like the Israelites wandering in the wilderness, we were lost in our sins, far from God, when He found us in our wilderness.

God saved us from our sin and brought us into His family.

Before we can give it to others, we first need to thank God daily, every day and throughout the day, for all that we are and all that God has given us.

Stewardship and gratitude come to those who receive God’s mercy and forgiveness as a blessing and thank Him.

We will seldom look down on others in judgment if we keep our eyes upward, looking to God in gratitude for what He has done for us.

VERSES:
9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
1 Thessalonians 1:9

08/13/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
Choosing to serve the Lord.

The people of Israel had a long history of suffering because of poor choices.

Joshua urges them not only to serve the Lord but also to repent and turn away from self-indulgence toward the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23 lists nine). Against such things there is no law.

They recognize that Joshua is bringing them into an oral contract that binds them to obey the Lord and no other gods.

The story in Joshua teaches us about God’s great patience and reflects His character of grace and love.

Israel’s history also teaches us about God’s patience and long-suffering until His sovereign purposes are fulfilled.

Today we do the same when we desire a personal relationship with God (Acts 4:12).

Like the Israelites, we are to enter into a verbal contract agreeing that Jesus is the only way.

There are no other gods, and there is salvation in no other. We commit ourselves to worship God and God alone, becoming stewards of Jesus.

VERSES:
23 “Now then,” said Joshua, “throw away the foreign gods that are among you and yield your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.”
Joshua 24:23

08/06/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
Waiting with expectation.

In Revelation 21, John is given a vision that is not merely a glimpse of a distant future.

It is a promise that speaks to the deepest longings of our souls: a New Heaven and a New Earth, where God dwells among His people, with no more sorrow, no more pain, and no more separation from His presence.

This is the hope that fuels our faith, an active hope that calls us to live today with that promised future in view.

C.S. Lewis once wrote, “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.”

This longing — this deep ache for something more — is the Spirit’s whisper of what is to come: the New Jerusalem descending from Heaven, God dwelling with His people, and life flourishing in His presence.

As we wait for His glorious return, may we, too, reflect that light in a world that desperately needs His hope.

Today, we continue to live with that expectation, longing not just for Heaven but for the very presence of God—His light, His life, His love—illuminating every step of our journey.

VERSES:
10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God.
Revelation 21:10

07/30/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
A Story of Faithfulness.

It's easy to wonder whether our everyday lives matter.

But the story of Tabitha reminds us that significance isn't found in status—it's found in faithfulness.

God used Tabitha's hands, heart, and quiet service to bless an entire community.

When she died, those she had touched weren't ready to let go, not only because of grief but because her life had meaning.

Through their bold prayers and Peter's faithful response, God brought restoration.

God still does this. He takes what we offer in faith—our time, gifts, and prayers—and uses them for His purposes.

So whatever season you’re in, whatever your story, God invites you to rise.

Rise in prayer.
Rise with purpose.
Rise and trust that your life can reflect His love in powerful ways.

When we live prayerfully and purposefully, we become part of God’s restoration story in the world.

VERSES:
36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.
Acts 9:36

07/23/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
The Believer's Inheritance.

In Revelation 22, the angel reveals to John the river of the water of life, pure and clear, flowing directly from the throne of God and the Lamb.

This is the same water Jesus spoke of to the Samaritan woman—living water that would satisfy forever (John 4:10).

Beside the river stands the Tree of Life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, one for each month, symbolizing perpetual provision and healing for the nations.

This is the restoration of Eden, where the curse is lifted, and God's people dwell with Him in eternal peace and provision. His name is written on their foreheads, signifying belonging and divine favor.

The passage concludes with a powerful promise: "They will reign forever and ever."

This is the believer's inheritance—to reign with Christ, dwell in His presence, and experience the fullness of His glory forever.

VERSES:
There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 22:5

07/16/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
Whom we belong to.

The interactions between Peter and Jesus in John 21 powerfully illustrate Jesus' redemptive mission.

They remind us of God's enduring grace, which never gives up on us and offers redemption even amid our most grievous failures.

The Bible reminds us that those who have repented and accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior belong to God.

The Bible states, "You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's."

Additionally, Romans 12:1-2 says, "1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

Let's hold this message close to our hearts as we live by God's plan.

Love is a deliberate choice and a precious offering.

It is a deep commitment to offering oneself to another for their betterment.

Selfless love is entirely focused on the other person's welfare and progress.

God’s grace is enough for those who have failed, those who have hidden, and those hungry for restoration.

Jesus forgives; the decision is ours to follow Him and glorify God. Jesus meets us, feeds us, and sends us to love others as we have been loved.

VERSES:
Then he said to him, “Follow me!”
John 21:19

07/09/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
Prodigals, forgiveness, and faithfulness.

We are all like the prodigal son.

We identify with the younger son when we feel disconnected
or lost.

The term "prodigal" means wastefully extravagant. Just as Jesus addressed the Pharisees who disapproved of His association with sinners, He calls us, as individuals created in God's image and likeness, to love unconditionally and to forgive others.

The proper emphasis is on the father rather than on the
sons. It is an unveiling of God's heart.

Regardless of our actions, God will forgive us if we are
willing to be humble and to acknowledge our mistakes.

The parable is about the kind of God we have. When we turn
to Him, our God comes running to lavish His love on us; He will not forsake us.

Instead, He will forgive us. God's love is not dependent on
our faithfulness; it is unwavering. God actively seeks out sinners to save
them.

Sin is always against God and may also be against other
people. The prodigal son fully admitted to both.

Repentance opens the way to our lesson: You can never
out-sin God's forgiveness, which is a boundless well of hope and comfort.

His love for us, His children, is unconditional and not
dependent on our faithfulness.

God loved us while we were still sinners, and even when we
were tested and did not remain faithful, God remains our faithful and loving
Father.

VERSES:
13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.
Luke 15:13

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