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.”
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?
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?
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.
Where Can I Find True Freedom?
By: Robert Martin
Where can I find freedom? Read more
No is Just an Invitation to a Different Conversation
By: Brian Harris
I think it’s Brené Brown who said that “no” is just an invitation to a different conversation. That’s a helpful reminder to dive into opportunity thinking, rather than to assume all is lost when faced with a rejection. But how might this look in practice?
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Don’t Fly Your Kite Like That!
By: Justin Bone
My brush with the law taught me more than I expected about God’s plan for living.
What’s That Giant “t” On Your Roof?
By: Stephen McAlpine
So a Canadian pastor got in touch with me a few days ago to say that he’d discovered my blog (always nice), and that he liked what I wrote (even nicer), and that it rang true for the Canadian scene as well (nicest of all!).
The Boredom that Sparks Creativity: 5 Potential Benefits from Seriously Dull Moments
By: Brian Harris
What do you think of the saying usually attributed to Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, “Hurry is not of the devil; Hurry is the Devil”?
Worship Demonstrates He is #1 Priority
By: David Barker
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples. PSALM 96:1–3 (NIV)
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