Category Archives: Church Leadership

Preparations

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Ted W Harris

“Preparations” It’s here! As I sit down to write this, we are less than 24 hours from the big event. My oldest daughter is getting married Friday evening. It all kind of hit me during today’s rehearsal as we stood … Continue reading →

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The Religious Sampler

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Ted W Harris

Thursdays are staff meetings at the church. After staff meeting, we pick a place to go to lunch and whoever can make it loads up and heads to the restaurant du jour. This week it was Zionsville Pizzeria and their … Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Ted W Harris

I knew it was coming. The warning signs were all around. And then one morning… BAM! My peaceful morning commute through the country was blocked. Road Closed to Thru Traffic. Detour. Now What? I had the perfect route. I had … Continue reading →

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Excuse me, How do I get to…

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Ted W Harris

When was the last time you had to ask for directions somewhere? Guys don’t need to answer, we already know! I honestly can’t remember because with all the smart phones you just punch in the address and let the nice … Continue reading →

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Do you need some help?

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Ted W Harris

She was maybe 4 years old and wanted to go play in the backyard. The backyard had a treehouse-swing set combo that she loved to play on. There was one problem, no stairs on the treehouse, only a ladder to … Continue reading →

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Put me in Coach!

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Ted W Harris

In all my years of playing sports, I never enjoyed sitting on the bench. For me it was never enough just to be part of the team. (I don’t like participation ribbons, and I have been known to throw a 2nd … Continue reading →

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Plenty of Gas in the Tank

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Ted W Harris

I remember a time when we were first married and we were driving to my parents. They lived about 30 minutes from our apartment and as we were leaving, Sari noticed that my gas gauge was on E. She commented on … Continue reading →

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September 11, 1931

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Ted W Harris

September 11, 1931While the day, 9/11, resonates with every American, the year, 1931, holds significance to only a few. It was on that day almost 92 years ago that the person who has had the most influence on my life, … Continue reading →

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Hey, Batter, Batter, Swing!

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Ted W Harris

Anyone who knows me, even a little bit, knows I like to win. Honestly, I don’t know anyone who likes to lose. But for me, I don’t know what is greater my love for winning or my hatred for losing. … Continue reading →

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Playing the Long Game

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Ted W Harris

I love when God takes unconnected, unrelated messages or scripture readings and provides a theme throughout the week. That has happened to me recently. Sunday’s sermon walked us through Psalm 1 with the charge to plant trees which led to a … Continue reading →

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