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“Today, if you are reading this and you have been marginalised, belittled, ostracised, or left out in the cold; if you have made mistakes, hurt others, or hurt yourself; if you have walked away from relationships, said harsh words, or behaved badly; if you are continually hijacked by inappropriate or disturbing thoughts, desires, or feelings; if you feel undeserving, a lack of self-worth, or that you are unlovable; then hear the message of Jesus — that God loves you, has come to you, and wants you to find your home in them.” Rev Gav, 2022

Our weekly Insights and Devotions plus Member Creativity.

Insights

Rev Gav | Nov 17

How is Mark 13 a message to humanity?

A close-up of two people hold hands comfortingly. One pair of hands enclosing another.

The message of Mark 13 is a way of saying God understands, is with us, and everything will be okay. Today, if you are struggling or suffering, then read Mark 13, because it is for you.

A set of metal steps leads down a steep wooded escarpment going deeper into a forest of pine trees.

How do we grasp who Jesus is?

We must put our trust in God and lean deeper into Jesus, and like Simon, Andrew, James, and John, recognise who Jesus is, be ready to drop everything, and follow.

As Christians, what laws are we under?

If you are struggling to know what to do in any given situation, and are concerned with doing the ‘right’ thing, then simply go back to the two greatest commandments, for no religious, political, or social law can ever override them.

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The Bible and Sexuality

This article is a re-working of an article written by Walter Brueggemann, one of the world’s most renowned biblical scholars with some additional content from Rev Gav.

Devotions

Rev Gav | Nov 18

Focus

A camera lens is held up to eye level against a spectacular mountain and lake backdrop. You can see through the lens and the backdrop in the circular lens is in focus.

Luke 4:5-8. In the same way that Jesus clung to the command of God to worship only him, we are to do the same thing. We are to let go of everything and to keep our eyes fixed on God.

A dry, barren tree stands alone in a sun-bleached, sand-filled desert with the sandy floor filled with the occasional rock and boulder.

Strive

Luke 4:3-4. In our ‘me-oriented’ culture, we often think that we do not need God and that we can do this thing called life on our own, but that is not God’s way. God wants us to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit and remain in a close relationship.

Hide

Luke 4:1-2. Christians know that to hide from God does not make sense, that Jesus loves them 100%, came to save them, and his name even means Saviour or Rescuer!