Author Archives: John Harris

About John Harris

I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

Poor in Spirit

Posted on 08/19/2015 by John Harris

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 The Bible presents many paradoxes that challenge our human way of thinking. We think of the poor as possessing very little, yet Jesus said the … Continue reading →

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Our Daily Bread

Posted on 08/18/2015 by John Harris

“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 Jesus often reminded His followers not to worry. He told them not to be anxious about tomorrow’s needs or potential problems (Matt. 6:25). Rather, Jesus stressed a daily reliance on the … Continue reading →

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God’s Rule, in Our Midst

Posted on 08/17/2015 by John Harris

“Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 In heaven, God’s will is the only priority. A word from God brings angels to do His bidding, immediately and without question. Jesus instructed … Continue reading →

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How To Break Church Growth Barriers

Posted on 08/16/2015 by John Harris

If you’re interested in “Church Growth,” this is a great training from a mentor of mine about breaking through those “barriers” that hold us back. Though the time he was able to invest in me was short, I only knew … Continue reading →

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Hallowed Be Your Name

Posted on 08/16/2015 by John Harris

“Hallowed be Your name.” Matthew 6:9b Our calling as Christians is to bring glory to the name of God. God’s namerepresents His character. Taking the name of God in vain misrepresents God’s character to others (Exod. 20:7). As Christians, we … Continue reading →

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