Category Archives: heart

Attention and Engagement

Posted on February 9, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Kiley and I were chatting this morning about the amazing opportunity our 14 year old son has this year to go on a 5 week course, full of adventure and discovery, on an island renowned for … Continue reading →

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Love and Joy

Posted on August 18, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. John Eldredge was once given this bit of advice: The enemy is out to steal your joy. In a year like this one – pandemic, lockdowns, economic upheaval, race protests, climate protests, school shutdowns and the … Continue reading →

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Be Kind To Your Heart

Posted on April 7, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I’ve been doing a series on the three simple guidelines that I use to help me be kind to myself each day. Have I taken care of my body? Have I taken care of my mind? Have … Continue reading →

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An Intimate Life

Posted on February 19, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I wonder what the word intimacy does to your heart? It’s a beautiful word but it’s also a truly frightening word. While it speaks of love and closeness and beauty, it also speaks of vulnerability and … Continue reading →

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Minding the Gap

Posted on May 30, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Nearly everyone I know has good intentions, myself included. And nearly everyone I know would say that there is a gap between their good intentions and reality, myself included. I really do want to be a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Making Your Heart Roomy

Posted on December 5, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of my favourite Christmas carols is “Joy to the World.” Among it’s plethora of wonderful words and themes is this little gem in verse 1: Let every heart prepare him room This is the big … Continue reading →

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Joy and Sacrifice

Posted on October 17, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In John 17 Jesus prays for his disciples and for us who will follow in their footsteps. He prays for divine protection; protection of their faith and their hearts. He then says this to his Father … Continue reading →

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Put the Phone Down!

Posted on August 8, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. A recent article in The Atlantic highlighted the dangers of excessive screen time and a heavy diet of social media for today’s teenagers. Feelings of loneliness, despair and worthlessness were common. They struggle to connect face to face with … Continue reading →

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The Practice of Delight

Posted on August 1, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. My daughter (8) has taken to impersonating her Mum’s dancing. It is hilarious to watch. My son (10) went off on a passionate spiel the other day about a lesson he had learned at school. It was … Continue reading →

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