Category Archives: choices

Freedom’s Paradox

Posted on October 25, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In most western countries there is a debate going on about what it means to be free. In Aotearoa/New Zealand that debate has been been reignited by the most recent Covid-19 restrictions and the promise from … Continue reading →

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Pulled Up and Pushed Along

Posted on August 26, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

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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Transforming Routines

Posted on March 6, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Sometimes you just have to break the routines of your life. I headed down to Wellington in the weekend to catch up with David. We hiked and biked and yakked and puffed our way through activities … 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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Put the Phone Down!

Posted on August 8, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. A recent article in The Atlantic highlighted the dangers of excessive screen time and a heavy diet of social media for today’s teenagers. Feelings of loneliness, despair and worthlessness were common. They struggle to connect face to face with … Continue reading →

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Overcome Evil with Good

Posted on June 14, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Let’s call it what it is. The Orlando nightclub shooting was an act of evil. You can blame lax gun laws (how could anyone legally buy an assault rifle???), or ISIL extremists and propaganda, but, in … Continue reading →

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The Day After

Posted on March 29, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi, Rob here. I hope and trust that you all had a great Easter. But today you’re back at work, right? Christ has risen but you still need to make a living, see to the kids needs, pay bills, do … Continue reading →

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Hard Choices

Posted on November 3, 2015 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Life is all about choices isn’t it? One choice leads to another which leads to the path you’re walking down. The problem is when choices lead to unintended consequences. Ask any addict if their addiction was … Continue reading →

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