Insights
Weekly messages of hope and encouragement.
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…
Rev Gav | Jan 21
Are we ready to get married?
In this short Insight, Rev Gav ponders what it means for us to be the bride of Christ.
Rev Gav | Jan 14
Why is Revelation relevant to us today?
The Book of Revelation can feel a bit ‘out there’ but Rev Gav explains how it can be relevant to us today though his teaching…
Rev Gav | Jan 6
Why was Jesus baptised?
At the beginning of Mark’s gospel we dive straight into the essentials of John the Baptist preparing the way and Jesus’ baptism. Rev Gav explains…
Rev Gav | Dec 31
What is the best New Year resolution to make?
We all get better at things such as skills and learning by trying harder, but what about our moral characters? Do we become ‘better’ people…
Rev Gav | Dec 25
What is the ultimate expression of love?
On Christmas morning, Rev Gav woke early to pen his thoughts on the meaning of the incarnation — the birth of Jesus Christ.
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