At St Mary’s Church in St. John’s, in the fall of 2025, we started our third session of book reviews using “Looking for God in Messy Places” by Jake Owensby. After several weeks of lectures, small and large discussions, as well as muffin and coffee breaks, the participants gave their reflections. Listed below are some comments:
- Lots of thoughts to ponder great discussions I really enjoyed the course and book.
- Jake Owensby brilliantly relates how important love and hope are in this world Thank you for such an inspiring book study.
- Jake Owensby exposes the gospel message of hope and redemption through compassion.
- A very interesting book as we move through our spiritual journey.
- The presence of God has always been with me but now it has been reinforced by reading and discussion.
- This was a powerful book; it deepened my faith and made me more aware of God’s love for us.
- The course was well planned, very thought provoking and well worth attending. Looking forward to another course.
- How rewarding it is for us to be reminded that we are God’s beloved. The more love we give, the more God gives us.
- Jake Owensby doesn’t handle hide from the messiness of life. I enjoyed the book very much.
The course completion certificate presentation was made during our worship on Sunday April 19th, 2026.