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Author Archives: brandnewheartnz
Changing My Mind
Greetings everyone. Rob here. I’m about to head into a time of sabbatical for which I’m very grateful. It’s God’s perfect timing. For me, that means no sermons, no blogs and no social media. It’s an invitation to simplify and … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, God, Holy Spirit, restoration, Spirituality, surrender, Uncategorized
Tagged renewal, sabbatical, surrender, thinking, transformation
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Not my Will
Hi everyone. Rob here. I once read some advice on parenting. It said that we’re trying to communicate 2 things to our children: You are loved more than you can possibly imagine. You are precious to us. You are not … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, faith, Father God, Spirituality, surrender, trust, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, Father God, God, surrender, trust
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The Need to Re-Connect
Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week I wrote about how the past never stays in the past. On Sunday I saw a beautiful example of how the holy in the past can come through to the present as well. I … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, Eucharist, God, redemption, Spirituality, story, Uncategorized
Tagged church, communion, connection, history, liturgy, redemption
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Past, Present and Future
Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the fancy theological words we use to describe God is omnipresent – the ability to be everywhere, fully present, at the same time. This omnipresence extends to time. God is present in the past, … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, God, restoration, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, grace, healing, restoration, surrender, trust, wounds
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Better Together
Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week I got called up for jury service and ended up being on a jury for a 6 day trial. One of the things that the judge kept insisting on was that our collective common … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, community, God, Holy Spirit, relationships, renewal, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged church, community, God, growth, Holy Spirit
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Your Heart’s Wardrobe
Hello everyone. Rob here. After a series of beautiful spring days, a southerly storm has decided to wreak havoc on the country and upset everyone’s wardrobe choices! It’s a reminder that life does not follow a carefully orchestrated, linear path. … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christianity, faith, Spirituality, trust, Uncategorized
Tagged adversity, Christ, faith, hope, trust
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