Category Archives: grace

The Losses are Real

Posted on August 16, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. You may have noticed that it’s been a while between blogs. I’ve recently started a new job at a community centre which is good news. It does mean that I now have less time and less … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Rivers

Posted on November 5, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the things drilled into us at Bible College was the idea that God’s kingdom was now and not yet. The coming of Jesus Christ, his death, resurrection and ascension meant that the kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Noticing Life

Posted on July 31, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Greetings everyone. Rob here. In the middle of winter, as it is here in Aotearoa – New Zealand, life can start to feel like drudgery. The weather’s a bit bleak, energy levels are down, your nose always seems to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, God, grace, life, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged eyes of the heart, God, Heart, life, light, winter | Leave a comment

Treating Others Humanly

Posted on May 1, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I watched a documentary last night that was looking into the different ways that countries approach some issues and the positive results that have resulted. For example, Italy grants at least 6 weeks leave through the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Christianity, compassion, Father, God, grace, humanity, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged grace, humanity, image of God, love, mercy | 1 Comment

One on One Devotion

Posted on April 24, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. It’s the school holidays at the moment and both of our kids have been experiencing some extended Nana time. They’ve been visiting her one at a time, meaning that they get to experience the love Nana … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, God, grace, love, relationships, Spirituality, surrender, Uncategorized, worship | Tagged child of God, devotion, Father, God, grace, love, surrender, worship | 1 Comment

Hearts, Hands and Plates

Posted on March 20, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. We seem to live in a world where people want something from us all the time. Another ‘deal’ has arrived in my inbox. Do these people know how quickly it goes to trash? Advertisers are … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, God, grace, heart, service, Spirituality, surrender, Uncategorized | Tagged calling, compassion, discernment, Heart, help, love | Leave a comment

Rejoicing and Mourning

Posted on February 27, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In Romans 12:15 the Apostle Paul writes this: Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. This is one of those sayings that’s easy to say and much harder to do. The hardest part … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation is Reality

Posted on January 23, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 is a favourite passage of mine and has been on my heart lately. It says this: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 18 All this … Continue reading →

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Grace Expectations

Posted on November 8, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of our biggest frustrations in life is that people don’t do what we want them to do when we want them to do it. There’s also no doubt that you too are one of those … Continue reading →

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The Immediacy of God’s Love

Posted on October 31, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Both my kids believe in the power of a good cuddle. Their cuddles come anytime, anywhere (well, almost!) and in any situation. Even if they’re mad at Mum or Dad they still hug it out. An … Continue reading →

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