Wear Your Failure Like a Flag
By: Brian Harris
I recently floated the idea that regret should be a signpost not a home, and in this post I would like to explore the counsel to wear your failure like a flag.
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On Bringing Little Bits of Happiness: The Value of Micro-Encounters
By: Brian Harris
I was listening to a podcast to pass the 15 minutes that lay ahead on the elliptical trainer. The sentiment expressed was simple, but I thought it worth developing. Read more
From Loneliness to Solitude: Practicing the Presence of God
By: Brian Harris
In his wonderful book, Reaching Out, Henri Nouwen suggests there are three key movements in the spiritual life. There is the movement from loneliness to solitude; from hostility to hospitality; and from illusion to prayer.
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On Proceeding As the Way Opens…
By: Brian Harris
You might know the lovely Quaker saying, “Proceed as the way opens.” In a risk-averse era—one where we want absolute clarity and know that we are liable if we forget to read the small print—this is a gentle prompt to accept the ambiguity of life. Read more
The Different Faces of Temptation: A 21st Century Take
By: Brian Harris
“Temptation”… It sounds like a quaintly Victorian concept, something you really shouldn’t take seriously – after all, one of my favourite chocolates is named “Temptations” and the manufacturer expects me to eat them, not avoid them. Isn’t “temptation” about the fun in life – with only the most dull and drab refusing to dive into all that is on offer? Read more
I Just Dreamt of My Home. What do Houses Mean in Dreams?
By: Tania Harris
Houses are one of the most common symbols that appear in our dreams, but what do they mean?
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What Training My Dog Has Taught Me About Following Jesus
By: Kourney Smith
Six months ago, we bought a puppy—a three-month-old bundle of energy. Now, six months into dog ownership, life has been busy, fun, and completely changed. One of my main goals has been to train this puppy well—essentially, to “raise a dog in the way it should go.” While doing so, I’ve discovered surprising lessons about following Jesus. Read more
Four Postures of Faith: Knowing your Season
By: Brian Harris
If you are a person of faith, I imagine you find your faith works out differently as circumstances and life chapters change. Read more