Tag Archive for: Brian Harris

The ’30 Proverbs Challenge’ – Formulating your Life Learnings

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By: Brian Harris

Proverbs 22:20 reads, “I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.” Read more

“I Will Be Second”: Insights From an Ancient Friendship

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By: Brian Harris

It’s an often overlooked statement that is strangely counter-cultural: “You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you.” 

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Hear, Help or Hug: Three Ways to Respond

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By: Brian Harris

It was a slightly unexpected and somewhat abrupt question, but afterwards its wisdom struck me. Read more

Promise, Challenge and Task: 3 Helpful Reminders From Joshua

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By: Brian Harris

I’m due to preach on Joshua as a one off message in a series exploring interesting Bible characters. Read more

Taking Steps Towards Radical Honesty

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By: Brian Harris

Have you ever been in a relationship where the person says, “I want you to be completely honest with me” and you make the mistake of believing them? Read more

Living on the Edge: Why it’s OK to Only Partly Belong

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By: Brian Harris

Many years back I read Paul Tournier’s A Place for You, and was struck by his story of a young man who said simply: “Basically I’ve always been looking for a place – a place to be.” Read more

Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words

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By: Brian Harris

I’ve been fortunate enough to have pastored churches which grew, and I loved the challenge each brought: adding new buildings, enlarging the staff, seeing people grow in their love for Jesus and each other. Read more

The ‘Look Yourself in the Mirror’ Test

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By: Brian Harris

I don’t know what your relationship with mirrors is, but mine is becoming a little hostile. Read more