Tag Archive for: christian character

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

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

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