Author Archives: brandnewheartnz

Joy and Sacrifice

Posted on October 17, 2017

Hi everyone. Rob here. In John 17 Jesus prays for his disciples and for us who will follow in their footsteps. He prays for divine protection; protection of their faith and their hearts. He then says this to his Father … Continue reading →

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The Power of Dying

Posted on October 3, 2017

Hi everyone. Rob here. We’ve been going through 1 Corinthians as a church this year. It’s amazing just how many issues in that book seem so current today: Homosexuality, sexuality in general, gender issues, the divide between rich and poor, … Continue reading →

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Made for Something More

Posted on September 27, 2017

Hi everyone. Rob here. We’ve just had an election here in New Zealand. It was peaceful and for that I’m grateful. However, under our system of proportional representation we have been left with an uncertain outcome. Our government will be … Continue reading →

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Puppy Love

Posted on September 20, 2017

Hi everyone. Rob here. We’ve recently become owners of a 5 month old Labrador cross puppy called Jett. She’s beautiful and she’s also very hard work, especially for my work-from-home wife. We have to work together as a family to … Continue reading →

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Being and Becoming

Posted on September 12, 2017

Hi everyone. Rob here. I’ve been thinking about my spiritual growth recently. I’m trying to assess where I’m at right now and what do I need to put in place to help me keep growing, now and into the future. … Continue reading →

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Boundaries for the Heart

Posted on September 5, 2017

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week we looked at the humility of God. I quoted from Philippians 2:7 where it says of Christ, rather, he made himself nothing… This doesn’t mean that he made himself a non-person or thought of … Continue reading →

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Our God is a Humble God

Posted on August 29, 2017

Hi everyone. Rob here. We’re told in Numbers 12:3 that Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth. No doubt Moses would have been very embarrassed by this description! What Scripture … Continue reading →

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