by Julie Turner | Mar 21, 2025 | What's Happening
Anyone who has raised a child knows something of raw emotion and brutal honesty: the tantrums, the howls of despair, the way a mood can change in seconds for no apparent reasons, how giggles of laughter can turn to screams of unhappiness. They know that meltdowns...
by Julie Turner | Mar 21, 2025 | What's Happening
Hushai the Arkite proved to be an invaluable ally to David, acting as a spy in the ‘court’ of Absalom and offering alternative advice to Ahithophel which paved the way for David’s victory against his rebellious son. To be in the position of undercover agent could not...
by Julie Turner | Mar 21, 2025 | What's Happening
In our Bible study this week, we looked at how the advice of two men (Ahithophel and Hushai) proved decisive in the battle between Absalom (son of David) and David. Ahithophel was well regarded by both the king and his rebellious son (2 Sam 16:23), and his advice to...
by Julie Turner | Mar 16, 2025 | What's Happening
Tonight in our Bible discussion we looked at how Christian denominations came about and what distinguishes one denomination from another as well as the core Christian beliefs which unite all Christians, regardless of denominations. There was also discussion about...
by Julie Turner | Mar 16, 2025 | What's Happening
We live in a largely secular society in the West which places little value on human life (as abortion and euthanasia testify). Often, we feel like a mere number, especially as automation and AI can do our jobs more quickly and efficiently than we can, and many treat...
by Julie Turner | Mar 14, 2025 | What's Happening
My granddaughters love trampolines and bouncing pillows. Despite the difficulties of standing and walking on these, they love to bounce and jump and appreciate the heights they can reach thanks to the trampoline’s springs. A trampoline consists of a strong...
