Author Archives: Paul Harris

About Paul Harris

Pastor Harris retired from congregational ministry after 40 years in office on 31 December 2023. He is now devoting himself to being a husband, father, and grandfather. He still thinks cenobitic monasticism is overrated and cave dwelling under.

Maybe Quantum Mechanics is On to Something

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Paul Harris

Stop right here. I’m no scientist. I don’t have a scientific mind or bent. I’ve never had one course in physics. You are free to go no further or to proceed to see if I make a fool of myself. … Continue reading →

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Visit to a Missionary Baptist Church – They Got the Spirit Part Down

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Paul Harris

I believe this is from Luther on Worship or it may be from In the Name of Jesus. Jesus says worship must be in Spirit and in Truth. The latter tells us that true worship must be according to the … Continue reading →

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Trivializing the Miraculous Mission

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Paul Harris

Below for you listening pleasure or discomfiture are the VBS songs the Missouri Synod’s publishing house is offering for it’s 2019 program: Miraculous Mission – Jesus Saves the World. CPH’s website devoted to this  says: “A Concordia Publishing House (CPH) we … Continue reading →

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We’re Part of the 15% – A Letter to President Harrison

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Paul Harris

Well, it’s been over a year since our Voters Assembly sent President Harrison a letter calling for him to repent. We’ve heard nuttin’ from no one. I wrote to President Bohlmann in 1986 and he answered me personally. How far … Continue reading →

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For Your Christmas Eve/Day Preparation – Danger Close

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Paul Harris

‘Danger close’ is what a solider radios to the fire control center if he is calling in artillery or an air strike on a position close to friendly troops. One of the items I share below can get a pastor … Continue reading →

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We Have Only Just Begun to Redact

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Paul Harris

I don’t know how you feel about the removal of Confederate personalities from the pages of history and town squares of southern cities and commons of southern colleges, but it is proceeding apace. I am conflicted.

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Blessing for A Confessional Pastor

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Paul Harris

The only blessing I know is the first stanza of the Irish one.

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Message by Humanism; Music by Disney – Visit to a PCUSA

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Paul Harris

I know the acronym for Presbyterian Church USA is not PUKE but that’s how I have always thought and heard it. A visit to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas confirmed that this wasn’t a mondegreen on my part.

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The Sharpest Knife in the Drawer – Visit to a Non-Denominational Church

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Paul Harris

If you’re a pastor who thinks what the world needs is another non-denominational church or your winning personality, give-up. Send them to Shoreline, Austin, Texas. They have a better sound system than any Dolby movie theater, as comfortable seating as … Continue reading →

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 “Family Guy” Sees what Seminaries Don’t

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Paul Harris

In a “Family Guy” episode from 2005 Peter lists 29 shows that had been canceled by Fox after short runs (“North by North”). Check out the video clip. It’s impressive how many shows a network runs through. In their attempt … Continue reading →

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