by Julie Turner | Oct 25, 2018 | What's Happening
The psalmist confidently says, ‘I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.’ (Ps 146:2) This may seem a bold thing to say, for life is not always easy, yet it reminds us that praise is a choice of the will, not a whim or...
by Julie Turner | Oct 25, 2018 | What's Happening
We are all living in God’s story (some have commented that history is actually ‘His-story’) and have a crafted part to play in that story (see Psalm 139, Jer 29:11). At the same time, we are not the centre of the story, for only God deserves that place. So often, we...
by Julie Turner | Oct 24, 2018 | What's Happening
At our Light Party next week (Wednesday 31st October, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m .) we are looking at how God’s light in us influences our lives and shapes our living… and at people who have really influenced us and been heroes to us. One of my spiritual heroes...
by Julie Turner | Oct 23, 2018 | What's Happening
The following post from Liz has useful advice on dealing with depression: “It’s just like riding a bike”. That’s what people say about things that are meant to be easy to pick up and totally achievable for the average person. For me, riding a...
by Julie Turner | Oct 23, 2018 | What's Happening
In the Bible readings I read daily, Nicky Gumbel has written about 25 ways to be useful to God. His advice is worth repeating. Love your enemies (Prov 25:21-22) – and thereby reflect God’s character. Watch your speech (2 Tim 2:16) Our words can either...
