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? Read more
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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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read 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. Read more
When Faith is a Quest
By: Brian Harris
Jesus commended the faith of little children, seeing in it innocence, spontaneity and deep trust. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Reductionism or Awe: Thinking about God
By: Brian Harris
It’s always good to think about God. What is less good is assuming we are always right and that we are on top of our subject. Read more
Unbusy, Subversive and Apocalyptic: Three Big Eugene Peterson Words
By: Brian Harris
One of the joys of teaching theology is that I get to engage with many student projects. Some remind me of things I have forgotten, others introduce me to ideas I have not previously considered. Read more