Safe Harbor Coach

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.

06/11/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
How much are we worth to God?

The Parable of the Lost Sheep powerfully illustrates the value of every person.

The image of a lost sheep represents a lost person, highlighting the shepherd's willingness to leave the majority to pursue the one.

This parable teaches us that every person is inherently precious in God's eyes.

By comparing sinners to lost sheep who wander into danger, Jesus underscores the shepherd's joy upon finding them, symbolizing God's unwavering love for all of us.

The lesson we can learn is threefold:
1- Hope - Finding hope in the face of life's challenges.
2- Redemption - Even when we veer off course or make mistakes, there's always a chance to make things right.
3- Community - The flock symbolizes the interconnectedness and support within the faith community.

These three can inspire us to share the love of Christ with those who need to hear it most.

Ultimately, the parable portrays Jesus as the Good Shepherd who willingly takes on our burdens and guides us back to God.

Jesus uses this parable to emphasize that the Kingdom of God is open to everyone, even those who have strayed from the right path or fallen into sin. It also highlights Jesus' compassion for all people, regardless of their faith or background.

Rather than seeking to honor Himself, God's primary goal is to glorify Himself through His children, those who believe, expressing His deep love and care for each of them.

The parable shows that God actively seeks out the lost and rejoices when they are found.

It emphasizes God's personal and loving pursuit of everyone.

Rejoice with God over those who were once lost but are now found.

VERSES:
3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
Luke 15:3-7

06/04/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
The Cost of Being a Disciple.

What do people today think it means to be a Christian?

In the Bible, Jesus never used the word ‘Christian’ to describe His followers. He used the word ‘disciple.’ And in Luke 14, He tells us plainly what a disciple really is—and what it will cost us to follow Him.

Jesus emphasized the importance of prioritizing one's commitment to Him above all else, including one's own family and personal desires.

Our love and devotion to Jesus should supersede all other relationships and personal aspirations.

Family determines our identity, our inheritance, and our place in society. In other words, our entire life—our livelihood, our reputation, our security—was tied to our family.

So, when Jesus calls people to follow Him above all else, it’s not a casual request. He’s not simply saying, “Add Me to your life.” He’s asking for a loyalty greater than even the strongest bonds of family.

The importance of loyalty to Jesus above all other loyalties, such as family, self-interest, and possessions.

Following in Jesus's footsteps, we are summoned to understand what truly matters in life.

We must be willing to bear our burdens for the benefit of others, carry our crosses by letting go of our old selves and desires, and surrender entirely to the will of God in all aspects of our lives.

Jesus’ words, “carry their cross and follow me,” stress the readiness to remain faithful no matter our challenges.

Let go of your old life, pick up your cross, and follow Jesus as disciples willing to endure persecution, knowing that His words validate our sacrifice as followers of Jesus above all else.

VERSES:
27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14:27

05/28/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
Invitations and recognition.

Jesus is invited to the home of a leading Pharisee on the Sabbath, where the house is filled with guests.

The question arises: why was Jesus invited?

Have you ever felt like you were being observed or scrutinized at a party or event?

No matter the reason, Jesus’ presence is not accidental—He is being carefully observed.

Just as others observe us, we watch others.

Most of us extend hospitality to people we know, those like us, and those whose approval we seek.

Observing people positioning themselves for recognition, Jesus sees the scramble for the “best seats” and tells them, “Don’t sit in the place of honor—you may be humiliated if asked to move down.”

In other words, choose the lowest seat, and you may be invited up.

Jesus grounds this in wisdom from Proverbs 25:6-7: “Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence … it is better for him to say to you, ‘Come up here,’ than to humiliate you before his nobles.”

Building on this, Jesus concludes: “For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” In the kingdom of God, humility—not greed, not pride—marks the way of discipleship.

But Jesus emphasizes that the kingdom of God welcomes the marginalized, the needy, and those who embody humility, generosity, endurance, and responsiveness to God's invitation.

Jesus extends the invitation to Salvation, not so we can be observed like the guests who were seeking the best seats at the party to be recognized as important.

Jesus emphasizes the pivotal role of Salvation in the kingdom of God and the necessity of adhering to the two foundational commandments: love for God and love for one's neighbors.

God sees our hearts and true intentions. Instead of looking out for ourselves, we are to love others the way God loves us, through God’s Son, Jesus.

Salvation is an invitation to God’s heavenly banquet table; all are welcome, encouraged to invite everyone they can find, and honored as guests.

VERSES:
1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched.
Luke 14:1

05/21/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
In the Gospel of Luke, we learn about a woman who lived for eighteen years bent over, unable to lift her head or stand straight. Her body tells the story of what sin, brokenness, and life’s hardships do to us — they bend us low.

This is more than a physical healing. Her bent body mirrors our own bent lives — weighed down by sin, shame, or the heaviness of this world. We, too, are crippled by what we cannot fix on our own.

This story is about more than just one woman. It’s about a Synagogue leader who cared more about rules than people. People like you and me.

Sometimes we get distracted and focused on the wrong things, like the Jewish leaders and their laws that had rules about days and ways of doing things.

Everything changed when Jesus saw her. “He called her forward, laid His hands on her — and immediately she straightened up and praised God.”

Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath, reminds us of the importance of compassion over legalism and shows us what true freedom looks like.

Jesus did not come to abolish the laws, but to change the rules.
The good news is Jesus sees us, too. He sees you and me, burdened by shame, and offers us healing.

Jesus heals our posture so we can shift our position from looking down to looking up, giving glory to God.

VERSES:
12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” 13 Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.
Luke 13:12-13

05/14/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
In this life journey, we are bound to encounter many challenging days.

We are aware of the lives we lead. Sometimes we make mistakes, and as a result, we may feel we have lost all hope.

When we see the cross, we may think only of judgment and the consequences of our actions, which can lead to overwhelming guilt.

Sometimes this guilt can hinder our ability to accept God's forgiveness, muddying our understanding of the message. Yet amid all our trials, we are blessed with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is our guide and teacher, a constant reminder of God's unfathomable love for His children.

VERSES:
5b because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Romans 5:5b

05/07/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
The Gospel writers emphasized the importance of being ready for the Lord. For us today, this means being open to the many ways Jesus comes among us.

In the Bible, Jesus uses vivid imagery of being dressed for action and having lamps burning to symbolize preparation.

We are to be faithful to Jesus and attentive to the ways He comes and knocks on the door of our lives. He will serve us in ways that will amaze us. We will receive from Him in greater abundance when we give to the Lord.

The Gospel encourages people to use their God-given gifts for His glory and suggests that their lives will be more fruitful as a result. This is a lesson the rich man in the parable Jesus told had not learned. His focus on accumulating the goods of this world for the sake of collecting serves as a powerful reminder of the true purpose of our God-given gifts.

Like the disciples, we need to take our stewardship seriously and carry out the will of our Master, knowing that His return is certain, though its timing is unknown.

Keep focused and prepared for His coming.

VERSES:
35 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36 like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. 38 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the middle of the night or toward daybreak.
Luke 12:35-38

04/30/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
The early church was known for its hospitality, which was rooted in Jesus' teachings.

Like the early church, we should pray with God, sit at Jesus’ feet, and reconnect with God each week through Sunday worship.

These practices will help keep us from worrying and from being distracted by many things.

We can help the world stay connected to what truly matters by sharing Jesus’ love with everyone we encounter.

We can choose the better part, which will not be taken away, for God's glory.

Where do we find ourselves today? Are we sitting at Jesus' feet, listening to Him, learning from Him, and simply loving Him?

Find your place at the feet of Jesus, and be all He wants you to be.

Jesus is worthy of our total devotion. Therefore, the challenge is to gather as a church body to worship Him [at His feet] today, tomorrow, and throughout the year.

VERSES:
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.
Luke 10:38-39

04/23/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:

In Luke 14:28-33, Jesus gives us two pictures—two metaphors that highlight the same theme: the importance of discernment.

The first picture shows a builder who wants to build a tower. Before starting, he must honestly calculate whether he has enough resources to see it through. This is about persisting to the end.

The second picture is of a king preparing for war. He must consider carefully whether he has the strength to stand against his opponent. If not, he must be realistic and seek peace before the battle begins.

Both images point to the same truth: following Jesus is not a rash, emotional decision. It is a costly, lifelong journey.

Jesus is telling the crowd—many of whom were swept up in the excitement of His miracles and teachings—that discipleship is far more than admiration. It is commitment and surrender.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, “The cross is laid on every Christian.” The cross cannot be bypassed; it is part of the road to following Jesus. In fact, Jesus says plainly: “Those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.”

The phrase “give up” is often translated as “renounce,” but it can also mean “say farewell.” In other words, discipleship means being ready at any moment to let go of anything—any possession, any position, even any relationship—that would compromise our allegiance to Christ.

And here’s the challenge: this discernment is not a ‘one and done’ kind of deal. It is ongoing.

Day by day, we are invited to take up our cross again. Day by day, we must discern: What is God asking me to release? Where is God asking me to trust? What is God asking me to step into?

True discipleship requires that kind of honest reckoning. It is the daily work of surrender, not just the initial enthusiasm of a decision.

VERSES:
28 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? 29 For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, 30 saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’

31 “Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Won’t he first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? 32 If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. 33 In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.

04/16/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
How many of us have asked ourselves what eternal life is?
Here are seven ways for us to see what Eternal Life is and where we can find it:

First, it is a divine life; God’s life is distinct from natural, physical, or human life as we understand it.

4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. (2 Peter 1:4)

Second, it is a present possession; God has already given eternal life, and all may receive it.

36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them. (John 3:36)

Third, it is a free gift; God gave His Son, Jesus Christ, so that we might have eternal life.

3 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:3)

Fourth, it is found in Jesus Christ; God gives us the invisible gift of eternal life through Jesus, who alone can give it to us.

9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. (1 John 4:9)

In other words, religion, our works, doing good, etc., cannot get you to Heaven; only Jesus can.

Fifth, it is found in those who have received Jesus; God gives those who believe a new identity in Christ.

12 "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)

Sixth, it is an outward witness; God calls us to be witnesses for Christ, who presents a testimony about the truth we have experienced and heard.

6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” (Galatians 4:6)

Seventh, it is a choice; God gives us the ability to choose between obedience and disobedience. Those who do not possess Christ in their lives and live a holy life will be separated from God.

23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23)

Matthew 12:36 says each person will be held accountable for their actions while on earth. Our readiness for Jesus' return is determined by how well we manage the resources He has given us.

A holy life is a process or journey where we strive to be an example of Christ through how we live our lives, care for others, share with others, and share the truth of Jesus.

VERSES:
36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.
Matthew 12:36

04/09/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
How many of us have hidden behind locked doors, hoping to keep out those we don’t want to gain access to?

Kids do this to keep out their siblings, teenagers to keep out their parents, college students to keep out their roommates, and adults to block unwanted visitors.

Doubting creates challenges when we cannot see what’s on the other side of the door. Are they friend or foe?

Today's most crucial task is to place trust in Jesus.

We have neither seen nor touched the uniquely resurrected body of Jesus, and we will do so only once we are united with Him.

However, we still encounter the resurrected Jesus and experience the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit.

When we trust Jesus, we invite abundant blessings into our lives.

As believers, Jesus wants us to unite, trust in God, and have complete confidence in God's eternal, unending love for us.

We share our stories to inspire one another in our faith journeys. By rejoicing in God's manifestations, we build a solid foundation of trust in His presence.

Those who embrace this mindset, as Jesus teaches, are blessed with a profound and meaningful connection with God.

God eagerly showers us with grace, offering forgiveness and the gift of His presence. Through Jesus, we find true peace.

VERSES:
19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”
John 20:19

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