<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding Safe Harbor in Jesus]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/harborlight-harborstopsblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:20:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.harborstop.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 14: No Longer Condemned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we arrive at Harbor Stop 14: No Longer Condemned Final Series of The Journey Beyond Shame: Part 5 of 5 Breaking Free from the Weight of Shame Today’s Scripture: John 8:36 (NKJV) “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” Shame may remember the chains, but Jesus has already opened the prison door. You do not have to remain captive to what Christ has declared forgiven.  Safe Harbor Awaits Throughout this journey, we have watched shame change its approach. First, it...]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-14-no-longer-condemned</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9bfc89cdf183e0230b99b9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:56:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_03a2d0e10e974d5690d69e65044a9c98~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 13: From Shame to Restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 13: From Shame to Restoration. Part 4 of a 5-part series: The Journey Beyond Shame: A five-part journey from shame’s accusation to freedom in Christ.]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-13-from-shame-to-restoration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b7c7d950c73fdcf7b9a6b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:56:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_544632bfe3804feca6cb405b5d7e4289~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 12: When Shame Becomes Your Identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 12: When Shame Becomes Your Identity. Today’s study is Part 3 of a 5-part series: The Journey Beyond Shame: A five-part journey from shame’s accusation to freedom in Christ.]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-12-when-shame-becomes-your-identity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9ab85740b25387a6f294e4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:56:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_9aabcbcb58db4469bbf36f5e3d036994~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 11: When Shame Follows You Home ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 11: When Shame Follows You Home - Part 2 of a 5-part series: The Journey Beyond Shame: A five-part journey from shame’s accusation to freedom in Christ.]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-11-when-shame-follows-you-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9a2bf7fb84fef23df5442d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:56:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_17c8159291024e028cdcaf9f72db7a83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 10: When Shame Calls You Guilty, Part 1 of 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we arrive at Harbor Stop 10: When Shame Calls You Guilty, Part 1 of 5   Today’s study is Part 1 of a 5-part series: The Journey Beyond Shame: A five-part journey from shame’s accusation to freedom in Christ.   Today’ Scripture: Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”   Shame may remind us of our failures, but in Christ, condemnation no longer has the final word.    Safe...]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-10-when-shame-calls-you-guilty-part-1-of-5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b509ed055a51adf14f359</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:56:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_df36acc92d77418387f9f4df1faf7bef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 9: The Father’s Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 9: The Father’s Love]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-9-the-father-s-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b15fd03ca10d8b3fc1e91</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_d3cbadbea3034ebba8ec2ae2653fe891~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 8: The Seed of Rebellion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our choices are often driven by something deeper, a desire to be loved, accepted, comfortable, free, or in control. Sometimes an unhealed wound, unmet need, or repeated temptation begins pulling us like a current before we even realize we are drifting.]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-8-the-seed-of-rebellion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7bba3ff1f88bc38bdbccd4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_dbb171224b4647b2893a8ad33ba725f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 7 -  Loving Difficult People]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we arrive at Harbor Stop 7: Loving Difficult People Today’s Scripture:  Matthew 5:44 (NKJV): "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you." When difficult people cross your path, keep your eyes on Jesus, your Lighthouse. His love will guide you where resentment never can.  Safe Harbor Awaits Few things test our faith like difficult people. Some wounds are caused by...]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-7-loving-difficult-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a80695a0184b89c47f87c08</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_9728fe8b16b846928b978af37bc65115~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 6 - Part 2 of 2: Taking Back the Helm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we arrive at Harbor Stop 6 - Part 2 of 2: Taking the Helm Today's Scripture: Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." In Part 1, we discovered how easily fear can begin influencing our decisions, causing us to hesitate, retreat, or remain anchored when God is calling us forward. But recognizing fear is not the same as overcoming its influence. There comes a moment...]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-6-part-2-of-2-taking-the-helm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7d0a4918541f8192ef3704</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:31:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_cd9f962307d646c595b3d7a589cc17c5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 5 – Part 1 of 2: When Fear Takes the Helm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we arrive at Harbor Stop 5 – Part 1 of 2:  When Fear Takes the Helm  Safe Harbor Awaits Fear is one of the oldest storms that humanity has faced. Sometimes it arrives suddenly after receiving difficult news. Sometimes it slowly builds through uncertainty about tomorrow. It whispers, "What if everything falls apart?" It convinces us that we must carry tomorrow's burdens today. Fear is not merely an emotion - it is often a struggle over who is steering our lives. The enemy wants fear...]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-5-part-1-of-2-when-fear-takes-the-helm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7bbefdf1f88bc38bdbdee3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:30:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_2b31b0b57d0e4e46b25aa0acba51cf5e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 4: The Peace of God]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we arrive at Harbor Stop 4: The Peace of God Today’s Scripture: John 14:27 (NKJV) "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." When the winds refuse to settle, remember that God's peace is found in the Harbor (God’s Refuge) - not in calmer seas.  Safe Harbor Awaits  Life often feels like a sea that refuses to stay calm. One moment the waters seem steady, and the next, another wave...]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-4-the-peace-of-god</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a843db1e009b3510d3807f9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:27:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_d8a45659dbbe4cb18a7fffa0f4748453~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 3: The Wound of Rejection.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we arrive at Harbor Stop 3: The Wound of Rejection    Safe Harbor Awaits Few wounds cut as deeply as rejection. Long after the moment has passed, rejection can leave scars that shape how we see ourselves and how we relate to others. It may begin in childhood through abandonment, neglect, abuse, favoritism, or the feeling that we were never truly wanted. Later, it can resurface through betrayal, divorce, broken friendships, church hurt, unanswered prayers, or doors that unexpectedly...]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-3-the-wound-of-rejection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7d0f9dbc8e587d439a8614</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:35:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_ca7cab38396b40668798ead8c3da4d3d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 2: When the Storm Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we arrive at Harbor Stop 2: When the Storm Begins  Safe Harbor Awaits  Storms rarely send an invitation. They often arrive without warning - a difficult phone call, an unexpected diagnosis, a broken relationship, financial hardship, or a burden you never saw coming. In those first moments, it's natural to look at the waves. But sailors know that staring at the storm won't guide them safely home. They must look beyond the wind and the waves to the lighthouse that never moves. Jesus...]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-2-when-the-storm-begins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7d0d4460971ea08f921829</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:24:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_adfe060ff6b3401bbe736ef40895815e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbor Stop 1: Come to Jesus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we arrive at Harbor Stop 1: Come Home to Jesus.  Safe Harbor Awaits Life's journey isn't always calm. Storms of fear, loss, disappointment, guilt, uncertainty, or brokenness can leave us feeling weary and adrift. Yet God has always provided a place of refuge for those who call on Him. Every Harbor Stop is an invitation to step away from life's distractions, lay down what you've carried into this moment, and spend a few quiet moments with the One who never leaves your side. Whether He...]]></description><link>https://www.harborstop.org/post/harbor-stop-1-come-to-jesus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7d0a9af1f88bc38bdef9ee</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:23:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f2f148_720f071b32c04351b655ae03bce26634~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Celena Cates</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>