Devotional: Matthew 11:28-30

I think we all understand that the church is an imperfect place. But what about when church becomes a place that is unsafe, unhealthy or even abusive?In today's episode we're talking about church hurt. At the centre of this conversation is a culture and better understanding of honour. If honour means we blindly obey and submit to leaders then it has the potential to lead to all sorts of pain. There's plenty in this episode to help anyone walking through their experience of pain in the church.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving

Why is it so hard for us to receive? As we unpack Matthew 11:28-30, we learn about how Jesus wants to give us rest. He invites us to come exactly as we are (not to wait until we've sorted out our issues) and reorientate our lives around his way.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving

Is there any other topic that makes us feel so stressed out as Christians? What if we make the wrong decision? What if I follow what I want instead of Jesus? In today's episode, we diffuse much of the pressure about doing this perfectly and explain how hearing from God really works. This is full of super practical tips and stories.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving

The potency of the gathering will determine the strength of our going. Recently we've been correcting the overemphasis of the church gathering and Sunday services by placing value on the work of ministry that all the saints are called to out in the world to be salt and light.But make no mistake, the gathering is still a very important component of your life. Neglect it at your peril. In this episode, we talk about some things that happen in the gathering that you may not have thought of before.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving

If the invitation of Jesus is into rest, ease and lightness then why is it that church is so often categorised by heaviness? In today's episode, we share some shifts we've made to make sure that Sundays give you energy and set you up for a fruitful week.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving

Where you look is where you go. When we're too preoccupied with the past or bogged down in the present, we'll find that movement is difficult. But movement is what brings life (quite literally). Getting back to a vision of the future from God will give you energy and direct your steps into all that he has for you.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving

If you're wired to achieve and get things done then this message is for you. Sometimes our very activity that we do for God can become an idol. We need to learn to get back to a place of being first and foremost to make sure that our doing becomes healthy.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving

Jesus said those famous words on the cross, "It is finished." And whilst so many of us believe this in theory, we still end up trying to get into space that only belongs to God. The result is tension, frustration and all sorts of difficulty. Life is difficult enough without adding more problems into the mix.This message will help you get back to a place of faith and give you a healthy perspective on following Jesus.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving

The true gift is not just your talents and abilities but the uniqueness of who you are. Developing a healthy relationship with yourself is crucial to following Jesus and fulfilling his purpose.If God likes you, then you should probably like you too. In this message we talk about how to identify your unique gifting and activate it. If we want to be salt and light in the world then we need to spend more time in our genius.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving

Our need to be noticed and celebrated can often taint our desire to truly serve God and others. Philippians 2 encourages to look to the example of Jesus who laid down all of his strength to serve others. Not to be applauded but motivated from a place of love.In this message we talk about virtue signalling, performative righteousness and how to get a vision for the ordinary.Hosted by Sats Solanki. To find out more, use the links below.WEBSITE: https://reflect.churchYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@reflect.churchGIVING: https://reflect.church/giving