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Finishing What You Started | Noah Herrin | Build the Boat: Part 1

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Aug 31, 2025
Noah Herrin, a dedicated pastor, shares a charming personal story about his marriage proposal and his sister’s adventurous journey as a missionary. He dives into the struggles of maintaining commitment, comparing them to building Noah's ark. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize obedience over societal success and to differentiate between personal opportunities and divine assignments. Noah emphasizes the importance of perseverance in faith and personal growth, urging everyone to 'build their boat' and stay faithful to their God-given purpose.
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ANECDOTE

Hawaii Confession And Marriage Lesson

  • Noah Herrin tells how he nervously confessed love to Maddie in Hawaii and later proposed, showing vulnerability and humor.
  • Their marriage taught him that choosing each other daily matters more than grand gestures.
INSIGHT

Faithfulness Over Flashy Starts

  • Starting projects is easy but finishing requires faithfulness like God's example of finishing work.
  • Herrin equates spiritual success with long-term faithfulness, not flashy starts.
INSIGHT

Assignments Versus Opportunities

  • God gives assignments, not opportunities, and assignments aim to glorify God rather than self.
  • Don't trade God-given callings for short-term worldly gains.
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