by Colin Harris | Jun 21, 2016 | Opinion
Our collective dismay and compassion for victims and for our human family in general is immediate and profound in the aftermath of such horrific events as the Orlando shooting. Some have observed that we as a society are more “together” than any other time...
by Colin Harris | Jun 8, 2016 | Opinion
It is helpful to think of the gospels as theological portraits rather than historical photographs of the life and teachings of Jesus. This lesson was learned from working with students in introductory courses in biblical literature over the years. This enabled us to...
by Colin Harris | May 24, 2016 | Opinion
Sometime in every election cycle I feel a need to stop by with an old friend named Jeremiah for a reality check. He has some experience with the challenges inherent in the complexities of religious faith and political life. We had a good visit. He listened patiently...
by Colin Harris | Mar 24, 2016 | Opinion
Luke’s rather long portrayal of the first part of Good Friday starts early in the morning at a gathering of the Sanhedrin. This “supreme court” of Judaism is where the religious leaders solidified their position that Jesus was a dangerous man who...
by Colin Harris | Mar 16, 2016 | Opinion
A recent assignment to lead a church discussion on “Creating a Culture of Generosity” led to some reflection on a familiar topic that yielded (for me, at least) a new way of thinking about it. When children are small, we prompt them to engage in deeds of...
