suffering
What does it mean to be an overcomer?
All of us bear scars that others cannot see, but the process of healing can take place within a loving and accepting community of God’s…
How can I have faith when my world is falling apart?
When God seems silent or absent and you continually face the brokenness and barrenness of your own landscapes, may the poppy of faith once again…
How is Mark 13 a message to humanity?
The message of Mark 13 is a way of saying God understands, is with us, and everything will be okay. Today, if you are struggling…
Sword
Luke 2:33-35. Christians go through pain and suffering, and even Mary, the mother of Jesus was not spared. Did she give up and throw in…
What is the point in praying?
Do you find prayer difficult? I do. So what does it mean to pray and is there a best way of doing it?
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…
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.
What should our attitude be to death?
We all encounter the pain and the trauma of death. What should the Christian attitude be when dealing with suffering?
Is there a time for everything?
In this reflection on bereavement, Rev Gav reflects on what the writer of Ecclesiastes means when writing that there is a time or season for…
What might the message of Christmas mean to you?
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 —…
Why is Christmas so important?
God comes to us in the fragility and brokenness of our world but not as we might expect.
Does God have a plan for my life?
What do you do with a theology that tells you God has a plan for your life when everything seems to be going down the…