By: Brian Harris
I’ve been talking about flourishing a fair bit lately, and recently someone asked, “Is it possible to flourish in winter?” Continue reading “Flourishing in Winter”
From Mindfulness to Watchfulness
By: Brian Harris
I usually enjoy excellent health but some months back succumbed to a minor ailment which required me to be on medication for 10 days. Continue reading “From Mindfulness to Watchfulness”
The Case for Mercy
By: Brian Harris
I have been working my way through the Beatitudes and surprised myself by pausing for longer than usual at the 5th: “Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy” (Matt 5:7). Why surprised? Continue reading “The Case for Mercy”
What Does it Mean to Flourish?
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?”
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”