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 | Aug 31
What is love?
God wants us to be the best version of ourselves and be filled with God’s Holy Spirit, the Spirit of love — to be the wonderfully diverse, inclusive, accepting, welcoming, and loving people God has called us to be.
Why do we need the armour of God?
We are not meant to face life on our own, valiantly ‘soldiering on’ in our own strength, but be members of a wonderful army of love that brings about peace and healing in a hurting world.
How can we have hope for our world?
We face an unprecedented global crisis, however, guided by the Holy Spirit of God, each of us can be part of a global answer.
Who or what is God?
We refer to God all the time, but understanding who or what is God is important if we are to be imitators of this divine being.
Devotions
Scene
Luke 3:1-2a. We might look for answers from a minister, religious figure, or an organisation, but God is not constrained by us or our systems and will speak through those who are open to hearing God’s voice.
Priorities
Luke 2:48-52. To be a Christian is a way of life and Christians try to put God first — above everything else — and it is not easy!
Three
Luke 2:46-48. It is possible carry on with our lives but leave Jesus behind. Therefore, we constantly need to check, not that he is with us, but that we are with him.
Creativity
Encountering God
Rev GavLong Read. During Hurricane Ernesto, Rev Gav reflected on how we encounter God in and through each other.
Bread
Helen TyteA woman’s son set out on the adventure of a lifetime, but was soon feared missing as nothing had been…
