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The Losses are Real
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
Posted in Christ, Christianity, God, grace, grief, Jesus Christ, love, resurrection, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged change, grief, hope, Jesus, Loss, love, pain, Spirit, transition
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Kingdom Rivers
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
Posted in Bible, Christianity, God, grace, kingdom of God, Scripture, Spirituality, surrender, Uncategorized
Tagged character, kingdom of God, Mustard Seeds, river of life, surrender
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Noticing Life
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
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Treating Others Humanly
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
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One on One Devotion
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
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Hearts, Hands and Plates
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
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Rejoicing and Mourning
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
Posted in Christ, God, grace, love, relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ, compassion, empathy, God, hope, mourning, rejoicing
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Reconciliation is Reality
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
Posted in Christ, Father, grace, humanity, reconciliation, relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ, faith, forgiveness, grace, reconciliation, trust
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Grace Expectations
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
Posted in Christ, Christianity, grace, Holy Spirit, relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ, expectations, faith, God, grace, people, relationships
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The Immediacy of God’s Love
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
Posted in Christ, Christianity, God, grace, Holy Spirit, love, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged God, Heart, love, Spirit
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