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

Prevention or Repair?

Frederick Douglas wrote, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”  Jillian and I are blessed to have four incredible children.  Each one is unique and special in their own way.  Each has been a joy … Continue reading

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From Silence to JOY…

One of the subtle dynamics of any function where I present the message of sexual abuse and internet pornography is the silence that comes over the audience.  It doesn’t matter the age, the event, or the constituency.  Silence, a deafening silence, … Continue reading

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Today I fell in Love with Idaho

Not every day you see one of these across the street from the church.   God’s creation is amazing. Thank you Tresia Mallory.  Thank you Drew Foster and Pleasant View Church.  Thank you North Idaho Christian School.  I had two amazing … Continue reading

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It’s all in the Masking….

I spent the day yesterday with my friend JT.  JT is a professional painter.  I am a friend that went along to….to help.  Throughout the day, JT patiently instructed me on the finer points of the painting profession.  We were working on … Continue reading

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What’s Going On?…

Oprah…Tyler Perry…Senator Scott Brown…Chris Fabry Live…Josh McDowell…Focus on the Family…what’s going on.  There appears to be a rush to the camera to share the horrors of chidhood sexual abuse.  Where is this coming from? The silence of shame is destructive.  … Continue reading

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“Unclean…Unclean…”

“As for the leper who has the infection, his clothes shall be torn, and the hair of his head shall be uncovered, and he shall cover his mustache and cry, ‘Unclean! Unclean!’ Thank goodness the scourge of leprosy is not … Continue reading

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God is Good

12:03 am  February 20th, the Lord answered our prayers.  My son and daughter in law have endured nine months of a high risk pregnancy and last night a beautiful little girl joined us all in this journey.  4 lbs 13 … Continue reading

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Face the Enemy

Day after day after day… “As you see more clearly that your vocation is to be a witness to God’s love in this world, and as you become more determined to live out that vocation, the attacks of the enemy … Continue reading

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Hope in Lancaster County, PA

Four Days…Seven Venues…a remarkable experience.  It is nearly three years since we began the ministry and this weekend gave me renewed hope that the doors may be opening a little to the word.  THANK YOU Dave Little for your perseverance, … Continue reading

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Pray for us…

Pray for us…the enemy is very strong this week…

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