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Rev Gav | Feb 2

Insights

What happens when God is merciful?

An evening at sunset. A post in the central island between road highways - on a bysy street - has a rusted metal sign and a button. The sign reads, "PUSH BUTTON WAIT FOR WALK SIGNAL".

The story of Jesus’ presentation at the temple, was the equivalent of pushing the button at a pedestrian crossing. Simeon and Anna heralded the countdown…

Rev Gav | Nov 17

Insights

How is Mark 13 a message to humanity?

A close-up of two people hold hands comfortingly. One pair of hands enclosing another.

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…

Rev Gav | Aug 18

Bible Studies

Priorities

A series of pebbles being balanced one on top of another.

Luke 2:48-52. To be a Christian is a way of life and Christians try to put God first — above everything else — and it…

Rev Gav | Aug 18

Insights

How can we have hope for our world?

A man holding a beach ball under his arm and the ball has the pattern of the world on it.

We face an unprecedented global crisis, however, guided by the Holy Spirit of God, each of us can be part of a global answer.

Rev Gav | Aug 11

Bible Studies

Three

A toddler going for a walk holding the hand of a parent.

Luke 2:46-48. It is possible carry on with our lives but leave Jesus behind. Therefore, we constantly need to check, not that he is with…

Rev Gav | Jul 28

Bible Studies

Age

An Indian woman smiling and looking relieved and contented with her hand on her forehead.

Luke 2:36-40. It is difficult for us to lose our preconceptions, however, as we grow in our faith, and as the Spirit directs us, we…

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 | Jun 30

Bible Studies

Purification

Luke 2:22-24. Private or public rituals and ceremonies demonstrate that we are serious about our relationship with God.

Rev Gav | Mar 4

Insights

What barriers prevent us from coming to Jesus?

An upturned jar with coins spilling out of it.

Rev Gav connects two gospel stories that are all about removing the barriers between us and God.

Rev Gav | Feb 5

Insights

How can we have faithfulness and trust?

A woman walking along a street and holding up a baby.

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 21

Bible Studies

Messenger

A neon sign in a bar spelling out the sentence, "This is the sign you've been looking for."

Luke 1:8-15. God speaks to us today and still uses signs – sometimes big and sometimes small.

Rev Gav | Jan 14

Bible Studies

Barren

A couple walking in woodland holding hands but standing quite far apart.

Luke 1:5-7. The story of Liz and Zechariah doesn’t begin with joy but with heartache.

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