I once was lost…
“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 | Jan 13
What was going on at Jesus’ baptism?
The way of Christ is a way of the poor, the marginalised, the hurting and the broken. It is the way of the common and the ordinary, and a humble and lowly path.
Jan 8
What does it mean that The Word became flesh?
The whole gospel of John itself is the prologue to a much bigger story — one being written by ourselves in the world.
Dec 29
Why was Christ born 2000 years ago?
The reason why God chose to become incarnate was about time, place, context, and before it became too late for humanity.
Dec 23
What can we learn from Elizabeth?
We all need an Elizabeth in our lives, and Like Mary, may you know God’s blessing upon you, may you be honoured, and may you know the love, peace, and joy of Christ.
Devotions
Jan 8
Authority
Luke 4:31-37. Sometimes we come across things in our life that we want rid of — stuff that torments us or hurts us — and when we do, we need to trust, and simply ask, “Come, Lord Jesus.”
Dec 29
Anger
Luke 4:22-30. Jesus, and those that follow him, still encounter hostility today that might manifest itself as ridicule, insults, or criticism.
Dec 23
Bombshell
Luke 4:20-21. If Jesus was the Messiah then it had unbelievable implications, not just for his listeners, but for the whole world, forever.
Creativity
Jan 12
Pigeons
Helen TyteGav explained that the Holy Spirit descended like a dove or more accurately, a pigeon and it reminded me of…
Dec 29
The greatest gift of all
Rev GavOver the Christmas break I decided to write some words to a melody I had written and here is the…
Dec 15
Baptism
Helen TyteIn our church worship today Rev Gav was talking about John the Baptist, and this reminded me of a true…