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.

“The lady doth protest too much, methinks.”

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Paul Harris

This of course is from Hamlet. The one I’m thinking from is also from England, and is no lady, but then he isn’t a man either. Or at least not what God intended man to be. Likewise, when I don’t … Continue reading →

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American Lying

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Paul Harris

“’I do not believe that any who shall be so fortunate as to be received into heaven through the atonement of our blessed Savior will be asked whether they belonged to the Presbyterian, the Methodist, the Episcopalian, the Baptist, or … Continue reading →

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Of Broadway Plays and Joint Prayer Services

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Paul Harris

In 1969 there was a Broadway play “in which two male homosexuals make open love onstage…” The performance beat the charge of obscenity because while the two were thus engaged they talked about Vietnam. The play met the then litmus … Continue reading →

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A War of Words

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Paul Harris

Do you consciously say “chairwoman” or “spokeswoman?” How about making sure you refer to him or her and always having to follow up with he and she? You could resort to what Anthony Burgess does in his book 1985. He … Continue reading →

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You’re not listening to me

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Paul Harris

So says the parent to the child, spouse to spouse, and pastor to people. It can be said in anger but more often than not it’s in heartbreak.

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Did you hear the one about…?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Paul Harris

You know that joke about the guy threatened by flood waters who spurned offers from the truck, the boat, and the helicopter to take him to safety because he had prayed to God and God would save him? I fear … Continue reading →

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Momma We’re Crazy

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Paul Harris

“Mama He’s Crazy” is a song released by the Judds 30 years ago. Today we can surely sing “Momma we’re crazy.” At least those bright lights are crazy who have opened the way for women in combat. To paraphrase General … Continue reading →

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Why the Fuss Over Modern Family and The New Normal?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Paul Harris

So what’s the big deal about featuring a happy gay couple as part of a modern, normal family? I’m not asking what’s the big deal with you but with me.