By: Brian Harris
It’s become a bit of a catch word – one you find in vision and mission statements which commit to building flourishing communities of hope or whatever. Continue reading “What Does it Mean to Flourish?”
What Does it Mean to Flourish?
Church-Lite: Is This a Better Way to do Church?
By: Brian Harris
Let’s face it. If you say the word “church” a less than enthusiastic response is likely to follow. Continue reading “Church-Lite: Is This a Better Way to do Church?”
God is My Security… And Much More
By: Brian Harris
I often discusses weighty matters – the future of the church, social trends, significant ethical issues, Christian apologetics, personal growth. Continue reading “God is My Security… And Much More”
How to Be Thankful: 7 Steps From Entitlement to Gratitude
By: Brian Harris
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone say that Christians need to step up and be counter-cultural – well, I’d be rich enough to help fund multiple mission organisations. Continue reading “How to Be Thankful: 7 Steps From Entitlement to Gratitude”
When Faith is a Quest
By: Brian Harris
Jesus commended the faith of little children, seeing in it innocence, spontaneity and deep trust. Continue reading “When Faith is a Quest”
When You Can’t Unfriend…
By: Brian Harris
I don’t know what your relationship with Facebook is like, but on the whole, mine is pretty good. Continue reading “When You Can’t Unfriend…”
Not Such a Silent Night
By: Brian Harris
Back in the 1990’s I was part of a tour which started in Egypt and finished in Israel. Naturally a visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem was part of the agenda. Continue reading “Not Such a Silent Night”
Reductionism or Awe: Thinking about God
By: Brian Harris
It’s always good to think about God. What is less good is assuming we are always right and that we are on top of our subject. Continue reading “Reductionism or Awe: Thinking about God”
Unbusy, Subversive and Apocalyptic: Three Big Eugene Peterson Words
By: Brian Harris
One of the joys of teaching theology is that I get to engage with many student projects. Some remind me of things I have forgotten, others introduce me to ideas I have not previously considered. Continue reading “Unbusy, Subversive and Apocalyptic: Three Big Eugene Peterson Words”
Guarding God’s Reputation
By: Brian Harris
Have you ever sat through a sermon or a talk and heard the speaker express a view about God that made you think, “Well that makes God sound petty and small”? Continue reading “Guarding God’s Reputation”