Insights
Weekly messages of hope and encouragement.
Rev Gav | Jun 23
Did the miracles of Jesus really happen and what do they mean?
The story of Jesus is the story of a God who came in person to confront and subvert all that would oppress us and seek…
Rev Gav | Jun 15
Are God and Love the same thing?
“God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” (Romans 5.4b)
Rev Gav | Jun 9
How do I know if I’m filled with the Holy Spirit?
May we be open to allowing the Spirit who lives in us to transform us from the inside out, and also to allow the Spirit…
Rev Gav | Jun 1
How do we stand out to stand firm?
If you have little left of yourselves to give, and are physically or emotionally worn out, hang in there, for you are not alone.
Rev Gav | May 26
How can we be led by the Spirit
God-given visions happen when we give permission for the Spirit of God to speak to us and we allow ourselves to imagine how things could…
Rev Gav | May 18
How do we love one another?
It is agape love that wins hearts and minds, and it is ours to share.
Rev Gav | May 12
In what way was John’s revelation radical?
John paints a picture of how things will be for a great multitude that no-one can count from every nation, tribe, people, and language.
Rev Gav | May 4
What can we learn from Peter?
We can see ourselves reflected in the story of Simon Peter — a story where we drop everything to be with Jesus, discover that Jesus…
Rev Gav | Apr 28
What is our ‘new work’ in Christ?
What does your church do collectively to declare Jesus Christ as Saviour and to bless the community that it serves?
Rev Gav | Apr 20
Why was Jesus resurrected?
The power of God lives in us to bring about justice, peace, grace, and mercy in the world, and this is why, on Easter Day,…
Rev Gav | Apr 14
Why did Jesus ride a donkey into Jerusalem?
When we are being ruled by dictators and corrupt politicians, love wins. When we can see no hope, nor a way out of the social,…
Rev Gav | Apr 6
What does the symbolism and spiciness mean in John’s gospel?
The story of Mary anointing the feet of Jesus paints the picture of a Messiah who defies social norms, as John in his gospel rewrites…
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