When Life is Like an Egg… and When it Isn’t.

By: Brian Harris

Not all images work. I wasn’t at all sure that this one would. The speaker was likening life to an egg – not a hard boiled one, long dead and simply waiting to be eaten, but one of those with a fledgling chick inside.

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When Do You Really Become a Christian?

By: Kourtney Smith

I often wonder when people truly know they are Christians. Many recall a moment of conversion. But for me, it wasn’t obvious.
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Why the Bible?

By: Brian Harris


I don’t know what you think of the new fad of bringing old authors to life. It’s pretty widespread, and you can now read new Poirot or Miss Marple mysteries written not by Agatha Christie but by her fans, or dive into a new Ian Fleming novel (Anthony Horowitz of Foyle’s War fame is taking this on) or read a fresh take on Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes.

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Because “No” is a Full Sentence: When Values Guide Decisions

By: Brian Harris


I’ve always been intrigued by Jesus’ instruction, “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one” (Matt 5:37).

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Following the Words, Works and Way of Jesus…

By: Brian Harris

He had expressed his Christian faith simply: “I am trying to follow the words, the works and the way of Jesus.”

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Love in Action: When Words are Not Enough

By: Brian Harris


I don’t know if you enjoy the Peanuts cartoon characters but in one memorable sketch the ever philosophical Linus bursts out: “I love humanity – its people I can’t stand.”

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Being Human: The Divine and the Demonic…

By: Brian Harris

Have you heard the quip that people in customer services understand why Noah only let animals on the ark?

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Judge Not! But Judge…

By: Brian Harris


Colliding truths are always fascinating, and here is a striking example: we are not supposed to judge others, yet exercising good judgment is essential for living wisely. Should we act as moral watchdogs, scrutinising the behaviour and lifestyles of others?

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Life – and 7 other L Words

By: Brian Harris

It’s one of Jesus’ most popular claims, “I am come that you may have life, and life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). The implication is clear. Follow me, and you will find the life that is most truly life.

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