Category Archives: Father God

Let The Good Seed Grow

Posted on April 28, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. As we seek to interpret the times we’re living in, I find that it’s hard to go past Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew 13:24-30. A farmer plants good seed in his … Continue reading →

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Let’s Be Wholehearted

Posted on January 14, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Happy New Year everyone. Rob here. The transition from holidays to work is always a difficult one, isn’t it? On holiday you slow down, you spend time in God’s glorious creation, you get away from commercialism and noise, you give … Continue reading →

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Not my Will

Posted on November 6, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

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 →

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Choosing Trust

Posted on August 7, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of my favourite places when I was a child was Grandma’s kitchen. She did all her cooking and baking on a coal range so it was always warm and cosy in there. In there we … Continue reading →

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Facing my Fear

Posted on July 3, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Tomorrow I fly out to Fiji with a team from our church to work on a building project, bless some friends, teach some kids and enjoy the company of a church we have connections with. It … Continue reading →

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God-Given Personality

Posted on June 27, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. You may have noticed that our personalities carry strengths and weaknesses. For example I am an introvert who likes to engage in deep thinking and reflection. This is great for blogging, preaching and sharing. However, every … Continue reading →

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It’s The Inside That Counts

Posted on May 23, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 the Apostle Paul writes this: Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles … Continue reading →

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Heart Moments

Posted on April 4, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Sometimes your body tells you what your heart needs. I got sick last week and, out of necessity, missed church and a leadership meeting. Watching golf instead of singing hymns on a Sunday morning felt a … Continue reading →

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Family Likeness

Posted on February 21, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Over January we spent some time looking at the book of Proverbs. The sayings are often short and pithy and thus, often overlooked. Sometimes though, they cut right to the heart. This is because they deal … Continue reading →

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The Path of Life

Posted on September 13, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I’ve been reading in the Psalms recently and was struck by this beautiful verse in Psalm 16:11. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with … Continue reading →

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