Category Archives: God

Intimate Obedience

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

Seasons greetings everyone. Rob here. One of my favourite parts of the Christmas narrative is when Mary and Elizabeth come together in Luke 1:39-56. They are a study in contrasts. Mary is a young virgin, probably just a teenager. Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Jesus Had Sore Feet

Posted on December 5, 2019 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. In March I’m taking part in a 50 kilometre charity walk. I must be mad. I went for a training walk on Monday, covered about a half of that distance and my body screamed at me. … Continue reading →

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Fish Sandwiches

Posted on November 26, 2019 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. I had taken my shoes off and was ankle deep in the fresh water of the Sea of Galilee when I turned to one of my travelling companions and said, This feels holy. What made me … Continue reading →

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Looking for Peace

Posted on November 19, 2019 by

Shalom everybody. Rob here. I have recently returned from an epic trip to Israel and the West Bank and I need to say a big thank you to my sponsors! I had a number of reasons to go. One was … Continue reading →

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Go With The Flow

Posted on October 22, 2019 by

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 by

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 by

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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