Category Archives: Church Leadership

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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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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