The Opened Box

Min. Terrell Harris June 2, 2013

Social Media and The Church [Video/Blog]

Terrell Harris has a discussion with Teer Hardy and Marcus Jones regarding the impact Social Media has on youth and young adults. They also discuss where the church stands on utilizing social media as a ministry tool and resource.

What are your thoughts? Is your church utilizing social media? If so, how? Do you think the church leaders should engage it’s members online? Why or why not?

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Min. Brooke Harris May 17, 2013

Why Seeking Perfection May Hold You Back [Reflection/Blog]

I recently read, The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown (she was a guest on Super Soul Sunday on OWN). It was a book that basically discussed the need to practice authenticity, vulnerability and living wholeheartedly, which in turn will help us to accept ourselves more and have healthier relationships with ourselves and others. Reading [...]

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Min. Brooke Harris May 14, 2013

Lessons While Making Hard Decisions [Reflection/Blog]

I’m finally learning the importance of paying attention to what I want and need, and being true to those things. I think for so long I have not paid enough attention to my wants and desires. I have too many times gone after what I thought I should. And really, the “shoulds” will get you [...]

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Min. Terrell Harris April 24, 2013

Rethinking the Devil – Stress [Blog/Theology]

Often times we think of the devil as some sort of super natural monster. This may or may not be true but I would like to challenge our thought process behind how we see the devil for whom or what it really is. Our second look at whom or what the devil really is, is [...]

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Min. Terrell Harris April 21, 2013

Eat Heatlhy [Video/Sermon]

Take a look at my last sermon entitled Eat Healthy from Daniel 1. Over all I can say this is the most comfortable I have been. After readying Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication I think I may have settled into my process and preparation as it relates to delivering a message [...]

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