Author Archives: John Harris
Dance
To what should I compare this generation? It’s like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to other children: We played the flute for you,but you didn’t dance;we sang a lament,but you didn’t mourn! Matthew 11:16-17 I like westerns. … Continue reading
A cup of cold water
“The one who welcomes you welcomes me, and the one who welcomes me welcomes him who sent me… whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, truly I tell you, he will … Continue reading
The Lord of the harvest
Jesus continued going around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed … Continue reading
Excuses are like noses
A scribe approached him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” …another of his disciples said, “first let me go bury my father.” Matthew 8:19-21 If tomorrow is going to be your best day, you’ll never get there. … Continue reading
No easy answers
“Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find … Continue reading

