by Julie Turner | Apr 16, 2022 | What's Happening
As we said yesterday, life is rarely 100% happy. ‘The ancient biblical narratives about the resurrection of Jesus contain a mixture of ecstasy and despondency, an intermingling of delight and discouragement,’ Sally Welch writes. (‘Sharing The Easter Story’, P 215) Not...
by Julie Turner | Apr 15, 2022 | What's Happening
This thought-provoking article from Matt Jolley of LICC reminds us that ‘to be a Christian is to be well-acquainted with the tension between the now and the not yet, as we see both beauty and brokenness on our frontlines’, reminding us through the witness...
by Julie Turner | Apr 15, 2022 | What's Happening
In last night’s Bible study, we continued looking at New Testament references to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians is a book with many references to this (see 2 Thess 1:5-10, 2 Thess 2:1-12), and it’s not always easy to interpret these...
by Julie Turner | Apr 15, 2022 | What's Happening
On Good Friday, we traditionally reflect on the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for our sins. It is important to do this, but it is not the end of the story, despite what we may think. Death is usually seen as the end (and not a happy ending.) It speaks to us of...
by Julie Turner | Apr 14, 2022 | What's Happening
Today is Maundy Thursday, traditionally the day in the Christian calendar when we remember how Jesus washed the feet of His disciples (see John 13:1-35). Jesus demonstrated His love for them in this selfless act of service; it was, John says, a way that He showed them...
