Paul Canon Harris

Written to help everyone affected by the world-changing and world-challenging events of the past year, Firewall is a practical resource for individuals or groups comprising twelve practical, interactive Bible studies on coping with the stresses of life, all interleaved with Paul’s renowned edgy poetry. This is a great resource for leaders looking for outstanding, well-thought-out, creative and thought-provoking material for their online services and presence. The material can also serve as a Lent course. Paul Canon Harris writes in an accessible chatty style borne out of many years as a radio broadcaster, police officer and parish priest: down-to-earth insights with Heaven in view.

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Reheated sermons are about as palatable as reheated microwave meals: they fill you up but are ultimately unsatisfying and neither tasty nor nutritious. As we thrive on fresh food seasoned well, so also we grow in faith from sermons that present us with new insights into the Bible and challenge us with God's truth.Drawing on over 30 years' experience of preaching in settings as diverse as large Christian events and under a baobab tree in Africa, Paul Canon Harris provides sermon outlines and reflections on the gospel and other readings in the three-year lectionary cycle. He writes preacher to preacher, giving an outline, insight and illustrations for others to use in their own preparation.Paul Canon Harris is an Anglican priest, writer and poet. He has trained and encouraged many younger preachers in the UK and abroad and is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2's Pause for Thought and other radio stations. He is a Canon Emeritus of Gloucester Cathedral.Season the Preaching is an invaluable resource for preachers, group leaders and students of the gospels.

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Poems are like parables, written to draw in the listener or reader. Paul Canon Harris combines humour, surprise and wordplay to get his audience thinking in a new way or to trigger a new insight.The title Overturning Tables reflects the author's belief that God is the Great Disturber. Jesus overturned tables in the temple, upset the political and religious establishments and unleashed his Upside Down, Inside Out Kingdom.This collection of accessible poems is a set of stepping stones through the calendar year. Many of them have already been used to enrich a wide range of acts of worship, and have been valued as part of personal reflection and prayer times.We live life at such a pace these days; reading poetry is a wonderful way of slowing down and reflecting on the more important things in life.Paul Canon Harris is a poet, writer and broadcaster based in Bournemouth. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 2 and other radio stations.

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An essential resource for schools, uniformed organisations and sports clubsEvery year thousands of young people are appointed as head boys and girls, prefects and team captains. Much is expected of them but often with little or no training. This informative, interactive and accessible guide is packed with advice, scenarios and practical toolkits on communication, running meetings and conflict resolution. It is an essential training resource for schools and organisations, and an ideal gift for proud parents and grandparents to buy.

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Here is a collection of reflections based on scripts the author has written and presented for national and local radio stations over the years. They are bite-size meditations on a wide range of subjects, including Love, Lent, Journeys, Hope, Money, Dogs and forgiveness, Christmas preparations.The book can be used in a pick 'n' mix way, rather like jump leads or bump starts for your conversations with God. The Bible and Subject indexes will help if this is the approach you wish to take. Alternatively, the reflections are in a loose chronological order, as though they were stepping stones through the year.Most of the main Christian festivals are included, as well as other milestones in a typical year. In addition, each reflection includes a suggested Bible passage and questions to think about.Paul Canon Harris is a poet, writer and broadcaster based in Bournemouth. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 2 and other radio stations.

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