Holy Spirit

Rev Gav | Oct 29

Insights

The Bible and Sexuality

An oil painting on canvas of virtical stripes in the colours of the LGBTQ flag.

This article is a re-working of an article written by Walter Brueggemann, one of the world’s most renowned biblical scholars with some additional content from…

Rev Gav | Oct 27

Bible Studies

Temptation

A shiny and rosy red apple sitting on a log.

Luke 4:1-2. The real purpose of temptation is to see our relationship with God destroyed.

Rev Gav | Sep 22

Insights

What does it mean to be wise?

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

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

Rev Gav | Sep 15

Insights

How do we tame the tongue?

A woman with her finger pressed to her lips.

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…

Rev Gav | Sep 8

Insights

What is faith without action?

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

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…

Rev Gav | Aug 26

Insights

Why do we need the armour of God?

We are not meant to face life on our own, valiantly ‘soldiering on’ in our own strength, but be members of a wonderful army of…

Rev Gav | Aug 21

Creativity, Writing

Encountering God

Long Read. During Hurricane Ernesto, Rev Gav reflected on how we encounter God in and through each other.

Rev Gav | Jul 14

Bible Studies

Song

A woman lying with her eyes closed in a bed of lavender.

Luke 2:29-31. Despite our busy and fast-paced culture, the peace of Jesus is available to us.

Rev Gav | Jul 7

Bible Studies

Hear

A man sitting on a step at the front of an empty auditorium with his hands folded.

Luke 2:25-28. It is important to learn how to trust in God’s timing without being impatient or losing hope.

Rev Gav | Jun 8

Insights

How can broken family relationships be restored?

A felt heart sown together in two halves showing it has been mended.

If you have experienced angst in your family relationships then you are not alone. Jesus experienced angst in his family too.

Rev Gav | May 21

Insights

What does it mean to be baptised in the Spirit?

A candle flame flickering in the darkness.

Love changes everything. It has the power to transform, and as God is love, so the Holy Spirit in our lives has the power to…

Rev Gav | May 14

Insights

Where can God be found?

A man standing in the night looking up at a panoply of stars.

When thinking about God there is this ancient concept that God is ‘in’ everything. This week Rev Gav explores what this means for us.

Holy Spirit

Welcome