by Colin Harris | May 28, 2019 | Opinion
The Prophet Nathan’s confrontation with King David in the wake of his abusive use of power to satisfy his lust and his murderous effort to cover it up (2 Samuel 11-12) is a vivid reminder in the biblical testimony of the possibilities and the perils of the human...
by Colin Harris | May 14, 2019 | Opinion
The eulogist at a recent family funeral recalled the lyrics of an old hymn by Charles Meigs simply titled “Others.” Expressed as a prayer, the hymn asks to be absorbed by a concern for others in thought and deed, placing their well-being ahead of self-centered...
by Colin Harris | Apr 22, 2019 | Opinion
The somber drama of Holy Week and the joyous celebration of Easter are past, with their annual re-engagement with the formative narrative of our tradition. Now is a good time to reflect on the question: “What does it mean to be an “Easter people” from this point...
by Colin Harris | Apr 18, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on April 18, 2011. Harris was professor of religious studies at Mercer University at the time of publication. It is republished today on Easter weekend 2019 for the insights it provides into the meaning of this “high holy...
by Colin Harris | Mar 26, 2019 | Opinion
Patterns of worship and ministry continually evolve in response to the currents of culture and emerging understandings of the faith pilgrimage. We have asked previously about what this might mean for the educational task within the Christian community of faith. The...
