"As she stood looking at it, wondering why there was a lamp-post in the middle of a wood and wondering what to do next, she heard a pitter patter of feet coming toward her..." (C S Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia)
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Buck up, Do something fun, Forget about Politics
Below is my letter to the editor for the Eagle Tribune. For the direct link, click HERE
It's time for the majority of us to take a break from politics.
Politics was never meant to be our obsessive focus or the sole purpose of our lives.
Indeed, politics at its best is what makes the life of the average citizen better, safer and more successful in her or his own endeavors.
Maybe your candidate for president lost; maybe he won. Take a deep breath. Now let it go.
Get back to enjoying your life: spend time with your family this Thanksgiving, get involved in your church helping the community, tidy-up your ski equipment or tune in to your favorite sitcom. Life will go on, and likely without much impact on your life.
I don't mean this election doesn't matter. It will have long-standing effects on our nation, for better or for worse. But that doesn't mean anyone needs to fall into a deep depression and let this consume their lives.
Enjoy the freedoms hard fought for by generations of Americans; freedoms that allow you not to allow the government to interfere with your life, your liberty or your pursuit of happiness.
Snuggle up with a good novel by your fireplace. Go visit your favorite local restaurant (the Tap? the Barking Dog? Kruegger's Flatbread?)
Come out for the Santa Parade this Sunday. Whatever you do, stop moping and worrying about the next resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. I think we've spent enough time, energy and emotional resources on this election for a while. It's the holidays. Cheer up!
Rick Harrington
Haverhill
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Follow Me.
When we think about Jesus words, "follow me," they sound so simple, so easy. We grow up playing games like "follow the leader" as we mimic others, following their movements and words. But do we really mean it when we say, I have decided to follow Jesus? To follow him wherever he calls. That may mean going to the mission field and reaching Muslims with the gospel of Jesus. It may mean settling into a sedentary life of patient and persistent ministry in a small town. It may mean going back to school in the classroom or travelling far and wide in the school house of the globe. It may mean enjoying an abundance or waiting for your daily bread to come each day. Can we say, "Wherever you will, whatever you want" to Jesus? Let's recognize the radical nature of those two words, "follow me."
Mission work in Nepal
God has been so good to me. May He use our time there to encourage and strengthen our Nepali brothers and sisters in their faith!
Audio Adrenaline at FBC Haverhill!
What a great night and a great band! Lots of youth groups showed up. Our volunteers were amazing.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Thursday, May 5, 2016
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