christmas

Rev Gav | Jun 3

Devotions

Confrontation

Luke 2:1-7. Jesus was born at night — into darkness, away from his home town, and into the discomfort of an animal shelter. What does…

Rev Gav | Dec 25

Insights

What is the ultimate expression of love?

A wooden manger standing illuminated in a dark room.

On Christmas morning, Rev Gav woke early to pen his thoughts on the meaning of the incarnation — the birth of Jesus Christ.

Rev Gav | Jan 2

Insights

Will we follow the star of Bethlehem?

A comet streaming across a night sky with a long glowing tail.

What is the truth about the Magi and why does their inclusion in the Christmas story matter to us?

Rev Gav | Dec 25

Insights

What might the message of Christmas mean to you?

A woman looking in wonder as she holds a lit sparkler in front of her

There are many different take-aways from the Christmas message, and here are seven of them as we reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ —…

Rev Gav | Dec 24

Insights

What is the secret message of Christmas?

A person holding a large string-wrapped parcel towards the camera. The parcel has a pattern of candy canes all over it.

Rev Gav explores whether, behind all the noise and commercialism of Christmas, there is a message waiting to be heard.

Rev Gav | Dec 1

Insights

How can we be ready to meet King Jesus?

A makeup bag with brushes and bottles and a mirror.

Rev Gav reflects on the simple message of John the Baptist to repent, be baptised, and live our lives in a new God-facing direction.

Rev Gav | Jan 2

Insights

What do we need to do for God to love us more?

A silhouette of a ladder reaching up to a starlit sky at night.

What if becoming ‘better’ people is not the ultimate goal, but being ‘loved’ is what God wants for us? Is being loved and accepted conditional?

Rev Gav | Dec 28

Insights

Why is Christmas so important?

A boy reaching out and touching an illuminated Christmas tree.

God comes to us in the fragility and brokenness of our world but not as we might expect.

Rev Gav | Dec 20

Insights

Can I find God in the mundane?

A cross walk in a city, at early morning, with crowds of people crossing.

The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is about an extraordinary God coming to a very ordinary young girl.

Rev Gav | Dec 13

Insights

Why is God the ultimate Secret Santa?

A person holding a gift-wrapped present at Christmastime in front of a fireplace.

Did you know the giving of secret gifts by St.Nick or Santa Claus was based on Jesus’ teaching?

Rev Gav | Nov 30

Insights

What will happen at the end of time?

Christians, throughout history, have been concerned with both the afterlife and the end times. What happens when we die? When will we be resurrected? When…