Category Archives: healing

Gently Does It

Posted on August 26, 2022 by brandnewheartnz

One of the fruits of the Spirit that is often overlooked, certainly by me at least, is gentleness. I was reminded of it when my minister visited another church and described it as “very gentle.” It struck me then just … Continue reading →

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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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Naming the Grief

Posted on September 15, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hello everyone. Rob here. There is a sense right now that the world is grieving. We are seeing the stages of grief being played out in the public sphere – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance – as we come … Continue reading →

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Samaritans, Creeds and Race

Posted on June 3, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of Jesus’ most radical stories is that of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:29-37. It was given in response to a question from an expert in the law: Who is my neighbour? Jesus tells a … Continue reading →

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Surrendering the Pain

Posted on February 25, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. You may have noticed that when it comes to the spiritual life, mind, body and heart are all connected. Unhealthy thinking can leave our hearts deflated and our bodies lacking energy. Our hearts can suffer when … 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 →

Posted in Christ, Christianity, Father God, God, healing, restoration, Spirituality, trust, Uncategorized | Tagged Father, fear, healing, lies, shame, vulnerability | 1 Comment

Looking Backwards to go Forward

Posted on March 13, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. On Friday I stumbled upon an invitation to a Bible College reunion that was happening the next day. I knew I had to go so, with a bit of scrambling, Kiley and I headed up to … Continue reading →

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Getting Real

Posted on January 25, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In the end it all catches up with you. That’s the message I’m getting as I read Bruce Springsteen’s colourful autobiography, “Born to Run.” His dedication to his craft caught up with him and he enjoyed … Continue reading →

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No Longer Condemned

Posted on August 23, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the biggest struggles we face in this life is believing what God truly thinks of us. Most people I know, Christians included, find it very easy to sink into self-condemnation, self-pity or self-hatred. At … Continue reading →

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God Forsaken

Posted on August 9, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. This weekend one of our church families suffered a tragic loss. The grief is, and remains, very raw. Their experience, and the experience that too many of us have had, took me to the words of … Continue reading →

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