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.”
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.
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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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”?
Chef or Ingredient. Which are You?
By: Brian Harris
It seemed a strange question at the time. “Chef or ingredient. Which are you?” The more I have pondered it, the more I appreciate its relevance. What’s it getting at?
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Why we Need Confident Humility and Humble Confidence
By: Brian Harris
It seems counter-intuitive to say we need confident humility or humble confidence… but bear with me. Read more