Author Archives: brandnewheartnz

About brandnewheartnz

Brand New Heart Ministries is a charitable organisation designed to honour, protect and nurture the new hearts given us in Christ and also, the eternity set in every person’s heart. God wants a heart to heart relationship with us!

Go With The Flow

Posted on October 22, 2019

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of my favourite things this year has been walking beside the Waikato River that runs through my hometown of Hamilton, New Zealand. There is something so soothing and restorative about water, whether it be rivers, … Continue reading →

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Hiding Places

Posted on October 16, 2019

Hi everyone, Rob here. A close read of Genesis 1-3 reveals so much of what we need to know about the human condition and how we relate to God. One of the most startling scenes is this one in chapter … Continue reading →

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Why I Need Courage

Posted on October 8, 2019

Hi everyone. Rob here. Well, here I am sitting in a different office at a different desk, having finished up as a Pastor 2 weeks ago, with a new job title of Director of Brand New Heart Ministries. The title … Continue reading →

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Pulled Up and Pushed Along

Posted on August 26, 2019

Hi everyone. Rob here. At the moment the weather is acting as a great metaphor for my life. It’s sunny one moment and is then followed by a wind gust of gale proportions and a downpour. It’s warm and lovely … Continue reading →

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A New Calling

Posted on July 26, 2019

Hi everyone. Rob here. Regular readers will note that it’s been a while between posts! I apologise for that, but the last several weeks have seen a big change in my life. A month ago I handed in my resignation … Continue reading →

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Endless Possibilities

Posted on June 14, 2019

Hi everyone. Rob here. A preacher’s phrase caught my attention the other day; “the endless possibilities in God.” He was talking about God defeating every empire, setting hearts free, transforming lives, defeating death and the power of the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading →

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The Purifying Challenge

Posted on May 24, 2019

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. This has been a year where much of what I do, why I do it and how I do it has been challenged. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that it has taken me this … Continue reading →

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