Author Archives: Bill Harbeck

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About Bill Harbeck

Founder and Director of Holding on to Hope Ministries. A non-profit work that helps survivors of childhood sexual abuse unveil their past and begin the healing process. Author of the book Shattered; One Man's Journey from Childhood Sexual Abuse

Introducing the HOPE HOUSE

Sexual Abuse seeks to destroy the glory of God’s design.  It is sinister.  It is rampant.  It is evil.  It is ignored.  The latest on the list of deflectors is the gregarious sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, Joe Arpaio.  It was … Continue reading

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“It’s EVERYWHERE”…

This morning it was reported that a 67 year old math teacher was fired for sexually molesting two boys over 30 years ago. The alleged incidents took place at an all boys college prep school in Phoenix, Arizona.  The police … Continue reading

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Where does it go from here?

It has been just two weeks and the Penn State story has faded from the headlines.  News cycles are about the moment.  They survive on sensationalism.  The allure of intrigue requires an endless stream of titillating 24 to48 hour stories.  … Continue reading

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Penn State could be a beginning…

Penn State is a mirror of the culture at large.  Penn State is a family.  In a family the adults have the responsibility for the protection and betterment of children or younger adults.  No different at an institution.  The adults … Continue reading

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The Light is Coming…Penn State the tip of the Iceberg

Jillian and I have been praying and expecting this day.  Once again, ambivalence hangs like a cloud over the country.  It is encouraging to see that the issue of sexual abuse is front and center as a result of the Penn State … Continue reading

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Youth Pastor Arrested for Soliciting Sex with Children

Sexual Abuse and Internet Pornography is a rampant plague of evil that is interwoven throughout all of society.   The damage to the soul caused by sexual abuse and internet pornography if left unaddressed may incapacitate survivors for life  Fear of … Continue reading

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I love Autumn

Our Lord and the Spirit are so kind.  For me, autumn is the best time of the year. Unfortunately, living in Arizona I miss the season.  Today I took a hike through the forest of the rolling hills of North … Continue reading

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Joy Christian School…Thank you…

I had the privilege of sharing with some incredible high school students this morning at Joy Christian School.  For the last three months I have been actively pursuing employment to relieve Jill of the stress of the work place and … Continue reading

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Even the Counseling Profession remains SILENT

I returned last night from a three day trip to Albuquerque and Las Vegas with ACSI.  In two of the meetings I was able to share with Christian School administrators about the epidemic of Sexual Abuse and Internet Pornography.  There is … Continue reading

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Joy

Every morning I am greeted by the world’s greatest smile.  My daughter Joree has   many special needs.   Shortly after dawn I amble into her room and start some music on her CD player.  Within a minute she is vocalizing to the … Continue reading

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