Category Archives: Church Leadership

Lost and Found

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Ted W Harris

Another LIFE has Come and Gone! I am just no posting this but last summer was LIFE Conference 2025. LIFE is a triennial conference for high school students of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. LIFE Conference has been described as … Continue reading →

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For the Generations

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Ted W Harris

I read today of the passing of Dr. James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family. He was 89. Dobson was a leader in the evangelical church for many years. As I thought about his life and the legacy … Continue reading →

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Because He Said So!

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Ted W Harris

As many of you know I am a baseball fan. And baseball season is right around the corner. I grew up playing the game. I dreamed of playing professionally until about the age of 35 when I realized it was never … Continue reading →

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Eclipsing a Miracle

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Ted W Harris

It happened…again.  That celestial event that had schools closed, airports overcome with travelers, highways resembling parking lots and me suddenly planting flowers in the dark. A total solar eclipse! It was pretty amazing being in the path of totality where at … Continue reading →

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Where are the Eagles?

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Ted W Harris

It was my favorite spot to put the kayaks in the river. About 5 minutes from our house. Easy access. Right next to the Sewage Filtration Plant. Wait…What? Hey it was the White River in Muncie, IN I am sure … Continue reading →

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Reflection!

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Ted W Harris

Our family likes to hike. Our vacations to the mountains have always found us on one or two hikes. In fact, one of the first things we do is map out which hikes we want to go on. We pick … Continue reading →

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Giggles, Fruit and the Source of Joy

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Ted W Harris

I don’t think there is a more joyous sound than the uncontrolled laughter of an infant. Whether it is a game of peek-a-boo, being tickled or the dog is doing something funny.  Baby laughter is the best. This picture is … Continue reading →

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Smells, Stockings and Boxes Under the Tree

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Ted W Harris

I realized after typing that heading and putting smells and stockings in the same title could misdirect where this article is going but I decided to leave it there anyhow. All three of these things have something in common (at … Continue reading →

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Leftovers!

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Ted W Harris

We have officially come to the close of the Harris/Sullivan wedding celebrations. Planning for a year. Wedding on September 22 in Arizona. In October, an Indiana Reception for family and friends that could not make the westward pilgrimage. 40-50 Hoosiers … Continue reading →

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What Was I Thinking

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Ted W Harris

Back in my youth pastor days, I was appointed as the Pointman for the Alliance Youth in northern Indiana. I was responsible for coordinating and collaborating with 12 Alliance churches to bring our youth groups together 3-4 times a year. … Continue reading →

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