From Mindfulness to Watchfulness
By: Brian Harris
I usually enjoy excellent health but some months back succumbed to a minor ailment which required me to be on medication for 10 days. Read more
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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
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