Category Archives: change

Prayer in a Changing World

Posted on June 24, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Shalom. Rob here. As we take a step back and look at the bigger picture we can see a world in transition. Covid-19 is steadily remaking the world one infection at a time. Economies and the entire global economy is … Continue reading →

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The Long Way Around

Posted on June 16, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I couldn’t find my sunglasses yesterday (actually, I still can’t!) and I found myself getting really angry about it. I was able to settle myself and think, ‘maybe it’s time to look under the hood.’ It … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Church: Get Radical

Posted on May 22, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here again. In the last blog I introduced the idea of 12 step recovery groups being a potential model for a new way of doing church. They travel light, stay committed to their message and every member … Continue reading →

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Jesus Invites Us

Posted on April 14, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In Luke 5 we see Jesus heal a man with a skin disease. He then tells him to go to the priest and not to tell everyone what happened. Verses 15-16 then say this: Yet the … Continue reading →

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Clothing for the Heart

Posted on October 24, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I bought a new suit yesterday. The old one wasn’t actually a suit but a slightly mismatched jacket and pants set that didn’t fit very well. It made me look smart only because I dress so … Continue reading →

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Growth Mentality

Posted on June 6, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. As we know, the best people and the best organisations have a growth mentality. It’s not so much about getting bigger but about getting better. Take the All Blacks for example or the company Unilever or our … Continue reading →

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Slow Turning

Posted on March 28, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. The view from my office window has changed somewhat. Instead of looking out at the High School fields and the impressive trees that border it, I now look at a shipping container and a rather austere … Continue reading →

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