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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 | Sep 27

Who was Nathanael?

A fig tree growing up against an old whitewashed wall with an old wooden door.

The story of Nathanael is hugely symbolic but is also an important part of John’s invitation for us to meet Jesus.

An owl perched on a branch looking inquisitively at the camera.

What does it mean to be wise?

James, drawing on ancient Hebrew metaphor, encourages us to stop looking towards earthly wisdom, but to the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.

A woman with her finger pressed to her lips.

How do we tame the tongue?

Becoming a ‘better’ Christian is not an arduous work, but the result of simply spending time hanging out with the biggest influencer of all time — Jesus.

A person on a skateboard doing a trick by grinding along the edge of a wooden bench.

What is faith without action?

The book of James is an interesting little book at the back of your Bible and takes about ten minutes or so to read. Hopefully this Insight will unpack some of the broader themes from the book and how they apply to our lives.

Devotions

Rev Gav | Sep 28

Action

A person hands another person a bowl of freshly picked tomatoes.

Luke 3:10-17. John’s advice two thousand years ago is as relevant today as it was back then — for us to have compassion and to act with love.

A line of all sorts of different people queuing up.

Willingness

Luke 3:7-9. Baptism without action was worthless and this is why when people came to John the Baptiser, he gave them practical advice on how to live their lives.

A hot air balloon being filled with air.

Ready

Luke 3:4-6. Christians are followers of Jesus and they expect Christ to be involved in every part of their daily lives.

A girl with her fingers on her nose being held as she is plunged backwards into water in a tin bath.

Baptism

Luke 3:3. Christians get baptised as a sign that they are identifying themselves with the Jesus movement, and showing that they are turning back to God.