Insights
Weekly messages of hope and encouragement.
Rev Gav | Apr 13
How can we minister in the presence, prophecy, and power of the Holy Spirit?
Every Christian is called to minister in the presence, prophecy, and power of the Holy Spirit.
Rev Gav | Apr 8
Is it okay to doubt?
You may well have heard of ‘doubting Thomas’ but there is a deeper meaning to this story of a disciple who felt left out and…
Rev Gav | Mar 31
How can I be a peacemaker?
The resurrected Christ did not come with fanfares and spectacles but quietly, gently, and with peace.
Rev Gav | Mar 25
How does Holy Week change us?
Holy Week is a reminder to reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, that it may affect and transform us, and that we…
Rev Gav | Mar 18
What is God calling us to do?
The over-arching story of God in the world to which we subscribe affects how we ‘do’ and ‘be’ church, and it matters.
Rev Gav | Mar 11
What are spiritual disciplines?
We all want to become more like Jesus, right? Who doesn’t want to become more loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, generous, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled?…
Rev Gav | Mar 4
What barriers prevent us from coming to Jesus?
Rev Gav connects two gospel stories that are all about removing the barriers between us and God.
Rev Gav | Feb 19
What is the real purpose of temptation?
Us ‘mature’ Christians do not struggle with temptation at all do we? We are all so holy that we are way beyond such things aren’t…
Rev Gav | Feb 12
Why do we need to listen to Jesus?
The transfiguration of Jesus was not just a spectacle but an important commissioning of three disciples, Peter, James, and John.
Rev Gav | Feb 5
How can we have faithfulness and trust?
In this reflection from Rev Gav on Luke 2.22-40, we encounter two special envoys from God, Simeon and Anna, and learn how God speaks through…
Rev Gav | Jan 28
How does it all end and what difference does it make?
A parishioner, after reading the book of Revelation asked Rev Gav if there was going to be any sea in heaven? Here is Rev Gav’s…
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