Colin Harris, Author at Ethics Daily

Are We Due for a Sequel to Bible’s ‘Thou Art the Man’ Moment?

| May 28, 2019

We’re familiar with the biblical record of Nathan’s confrontation of King David and his abuse of power. But what about the subjects of David, who enabled his abusive behavior for their own goals? Imagine the sequel. […] Read More

Transforming Our Fear of Others to Love for Others

By Colin Harris

| May 14, 2019

We’ll always have people who seek to exploit the fear of others to achieve their own agenda, but Scripture invites us to transform our fear of others to a love for others. […] Read More

What It Means for You to Live Into the Mystery of Easter

By Colin Harris

| April 22, 2019

If Easter is not just an event to be observed and celebrated, but a mystery to participate in and live into, what does this mean in concrete terms for our personal and corporate lives? […] Read More

Look Back | Can We See Easter as More Than a Holiday?

By Colin Harris

| April 18, 2019

Easter is a highly significant celebration in the life of the church and is often presented as the central affirmation of the Christian faith. Do we do it a disservice by thinking of it as a holiday or even a historical event? […] Read More

Will Religious Education Fit in Changing World of Church? – Part 2

By Colin Harris

| March 26, 2019

Patterns of worship and ministry continually evolve in response to the currents of culture and emerging understandings of the faith pilgrimage. No matter how the Christian community evolves, here are seven thoughts to consider. […] Read More

Will Religious Education Fit in Changing World of Church? – Part 1

By Colin Harris

| March 25, 2019

A few generations ago, Sunday School and related programs began to lose their centrality for the nurturing task within church fellowships. Today, prospects for a thriving future of healthy churches are not promising. […] Read More

Before Enacting Biblical Literacy Classes, We Need Biblical Integrity

By Colin Harris

| February 21, 2019

State bills are being proposed and enacted to teach the Bible in public schools. It may sound innocent, but it’s an effort to subvert the First Amendment’s anti-establishment clause. Perhaps we first need biblical integrity. […] Read More

How to Use Your Wealth: Protecting Status or Aiding Common Good?

By Colin Harris

| February 5, 2019

Wealth is a given in society, so how should you use it? You can protect your privileged status and accumulate more wealth for yourself. Or you can leverage it to serve the urgent needs of our common life. […] Read More

King’s Perennial Question: Do We Pursue Chaos or Community?

By Colin Harris

| January 15, 2019

Reading the final works of Martin Luther King Jr. through the lens of contemporary efforts to function as a more just society produces a kind of déjà vu. It’s a vivid reminder of how far we have come – and how far we haven’t. […] Read More

The Christmas Story’s Subtle Invitation to Humility

By Colin Harris

| December 20, 2018

Often overshadowed by our rousing choruses, the events of the Christmas story reflect an inclusive humility. When you begin to notice it, it’s hard to miss the emphasis on the “lowliness” of what is portrayed in the narrative. […] Read More

Author Colin Harris

Transforming Our Fear of Others to Love for Others

What It Means for You to Live Into the Mystery of Easter

Look Back | Can We See Easter as More Than a Holiday?

Will Religious Education Fit in Changing World of Church? – Part 2

Will Religious Education Fit in Changing World of Church? – Part 1

Before Enacting Biblical Literacy Classes, We Need Biblical Integrity

How to Use Your Wealth: Protecting Status or Aiding Common Good?

The Christmas Story’s Subtle Invitation to Humility

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