Have you ever noticed how busy life has become? We rush to work, rush home, rush to relax and somehow still end the day exhausted. Someone once said, “We lose our health to make money, and then we lose our money to restore our health.” Sadly, it’s funny because it’s true. We chase happiness in new phones, bigger houses, or longer holidays, yet somehow contentment keeps slipping through our fingers. It’s as if we’re living life on fast-forward, without ever pressing “play”. That’s the sort of question we’ve been exploring in just10 — a series at The Vine Centre about how the Ten Commandments offer timeless wisdom for living life to the full. Far from being a list of “don’ts,” they’re ten principles for living well in a complicated world.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at ‘How to Find True Contentment’, and it struck a chord with many people. J.John’s reminder that materialism brings “worry, weariness, and gloom” hit home — as did his simple antidote: look beyond what’s temporary, learn to give generously, and remember your worth. One person summed it up perfectly afterwards: “It was refreshing to be reminded that we already have enough to be grateful for, we just forget to notice it.
”We’ve also talked about ‘How to Hold to the Truth’ — a session that encouraged honesty not as harshness but as kindness. It turns out truth really does hold our relationships together. When we lose truth, we lose trust, and without trust, life becomes pretty thin. The conversations around gossip, integrity, and the power of our words were both challenging and freeing in equal measure.
And last week’s ‘How to Prosper with a Clear Conscience’ helped us think differently about success. Rather than chasing wealth or shortcuts, we explored how integrity, hard work, and generosity bring a deeper kind of prosperity, the kind that lets you sleep soundly at night. As one participant put it, “I realised I want to be rich in peace, not just pounds.”
Each week has opened up new perspectives and there’s plenty more to come. Over the next few sessions, we’ll be exploring everything from managing anger and repairing relationships to preventing burnout and rediscovering what really matters. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, more café than classroom; with time to chat, reflect, and enjoy a cuppa along the way.
So, if you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more to life than rushing from one thing to the next, why not join us for just10. You don’t have to be religious, just curious. Each Sunday 11:00am through October and November. Refreshments throughout and separate kids themes, something for everyone.
