Author Archives: Rev. Paul R. Harris

About Rev. Paul R. Harris

As of June 2019, Pastor Harris is an independent confessional Lutheran clergyman shepherding an independent confessional Lutheran church.

“Painting from 1860 depicts a time traveler using her iPhone”

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

Did you see this headline and the painting referenced (boingboing.net/2020/11/16/woman-in-1860-painting-depicts-a-time-traveler-using-her-iphone.html)? Do you realize that more people find it easier to believe that this teenager is using an iPhone in 1860 than a young woman 15-17 years old is going to … Continue reading →

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Apostolate and Ministry

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

Over 37 years of ministry, I only personally know of two removed from the clergy roster of the LCMS. One for cause and one just because. The one for cause is Matthew Becker who unlike the Neil Diamond song was … Continue reading →

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Believer’s Baptism, Communion, and Justification

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

This article written and published by Christian News, November 2020. The introductory remarks, in italics, are from Rev. Phil Hale, the editor.

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If that Paul can do it why can’t this one?

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

To my surprise, Paul McCartney’s first solo hit, “Uncle Albert” was made up of pieces from unfinished songs in the last days of the Beatles. There are 12 different sections. When I mentioned this to a musician he said, “They … Continue reading →

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Border Blaster’s and Worship’s Use of Video

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

Radio station XER went on the air across the border from Del Rio, Texas in 1931. It broadcast at 500,000 watts. Clear Channel radio stations in the U.S. were and are only allowed to transmit at 50,000 watts. Those of … Continue reading →

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Trying not to be that Fish

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

                While saltwater fishing, If you see a feeding frenzy, you can be sure there are probably sizeable speck, reds, or other larger gamefish there. Underneath them, will be smaller fish feeding on the remains of the bait fish that … Continue reading →

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The Cassandra Complex

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

I first mentioned Cassandra in a February 11, 2013 blog. In Greek mythology, she is given the power of prophesy by Apollo to win her love. When she cheats him, he turns this gift into a curse by causing her … Continue reading →

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The Visit I Didn’t Want to Make – Cowboy Church

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

I didn’t even want to write up this account of my 2019 visit to a Cowboy Church in Bryan, Texas.

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Is what We Remember that Important?

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

“You don’t remember what your father said, but you remember what he did.” This was my first circuit counselor’s defense of deeds over creeds. He was a mid-50’s grad of the seminary. I was a new 1983 grad of the … Continue reading →

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If You’re Going to Run Through the Bosporus Give Heed to CCR

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Rev. Paul R. Harris

This article was published in Christian News, June 8, 2020. I couldn’t find an online edition so I offer it here for those interested.

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