By: Brian Harris
I get to preach on Judas Iscariot this week. Yup – I drew the short straw. Continue reading “Our Deepest Regrets: To Our Inner Judas”
Our Deepest Regrets: To Our Inner Judas
On Turning 67: Numbering Our Days
By: Brian Harris
Psalm 90:10 makes the sobering claim that “The length of our days is seventy years.” Continue reading “On Turning 67: Numbering Our Days”
Hear, Help or Hug: Three Ways to Respond
By: Brian Harris
It was a slightly unexpected and somewhat abrupt question, but afterwards its wisdom struck me. Continue reading “Hear, Help or Hug: Three Ways to Respond”
Promise, Challenge and Task: 3 Helpful Reminders From Joshua
By: Brian Harris
I’m due to preach on Joshua as a one off message in a series exploring interesting Bible characters. Continue reading “Promise, Challenge and Task: 3 Helpful Reminders From Joshua”
Taking Steps Towards Radical Honesty
By: Brian Harris
Have you ever been in a relationship where the person says, “I want you to be completely honest with me” and you make the mistake of believing them? Continue reading “Taking Steps Towards Radical Honesty”
Living on the Edge: Why it’s OK to Only Partly Belong
By: Brian Harris
Many years back I read Paul Tournier’s A Place for You, and was struck by his story of a young man who said simply: “Basically I’ve always been looking for a place – a place to be.” Continue reading “Living on the Edge: Why it’s OK to Only Partly Belong”
Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words
By: Brian Harris
I’ve been fortunate enough to have pastored churches which grew, and I loved the challenge each brought: adding new buildings, enlarging the staff, seeing people grow in their love for Jesus and each other. Continue reading “Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words”
The ‘Look Yourself in the Mirror’ Test
By: Brian Harris
I don’t know what your relationship with mirrors is, but mine is becoming a little hostile. Continue reading “The ‘Look Yourself in the Mirror’ Test”
The ‘Three Books of God’ and What They Can Teach Us
By: Brian Harris
If you’re into theology there is a fair chance that you’ve heard about the ‘two books of God’. Continue reading “The ‘Three Books of God’ and What They Can Teach Us”
Why Patience Pays Off: Slow and Steady Effort Now, Results Later
By: Brian Harris
I can still hear her saying it. She had been asked why so many people engage in ultimately destructive behaviours, while healthy habits are quietly ignored. Continue reading “Why Patience Pays Off: Slow and Steady Effort Now, Results Later”