love
Rev Gav | Jul 14
What does it mean to love God?
Jesus agreed that the law could be summarised as loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving our neighbour as ourself….
Rev Gav | May 28
What’s love got to do with it?
A religious teacher called Nicodemus tried to comprehend God’s rescue plan for humanity, and Jesus closed with these words (paraphrased), “Mate, it’s all about love.”
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 | Oct 1
Why did Jesus die? Part 5: Suffering
In Part 5 of this series on ‘Why did Jesus die?’ Rev Gav explores a more modern perspective, that of God entering into our world…
Rev Gav | Aug 6
If there is a God, why does he allow suffering?
Rev Gav was recently asked why God allows suffering, and so he decided to gather his thoughts into one single Insight.
Rev Gav | Jul 30
Is there such a thing as perfect love?
We all make mistakes. None of us love our friends, partners, or spouses with a perfect love. Does this matter and what does God think…
Rev Gav | Jul 16
How much does God love us?
The image we have of God can be like baggage and weigh us down, preventing us from knowing the radical, inclusive, and all-embracing nature of…
Rev Gav | Jul 7
When I need encouragement
A short meditation when you need encouragement to face the day.
Rev Gav | Jul 2
What will love look like in the future?
Jesus commanded his disciples to “love one another” but why is this perhaps the most important command of all?
Rev Gav | Apr 25
How does Jesus minister to us?
The Road to Emmaus is a story about two down-hearted disciples who are ministered to by Jesus — the same Jesus who can minister to…
Rev Gav | Apr 10
What happens when we let go?
As Christ emptied himself for all humanity, it is the emptying of ourselves that brings us into a revelation of God’s love. Sometimes, sadly, it…
Rev Gav | Nov 26
Will we see our loved ones again?
Rev Gav reflects on death and the hope we have in Christ that we will see our loved ones again.
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