Category Archives: life

For Today

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. I often turn to the verse of the day on my Bible app in the early morning to help turn my mind and heart towards God and his kingdom. Yesterdays verse was particularly striking. Here it … Continue reading →

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Everyday Bravery

Posted on January 17, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. Aristotle once said that “courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.” In other words, it takes courage to love, show compassion, lead with wisdom, parent well, fulfil your … Continue reading →

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Beyond Circumstance

Posted on July 26, 2016 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. 28 years ago on Easter Sunday, 1988, the Spirit of God summoned me to lay my life down and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. It wasn’t the beginning of my journey; God had always … Continue reading →

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Life Wins

Posted on May 31, 2016 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. I was standing on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California, when a guy calls out “there’s whales!” Sure enough, just ahead of us a couple of Gray Whales, near the end of the annual migration north, … Continue reading →

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Trinity and Story

Posted on April 19, 2016 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. On Friday night myself and some of the men of my church gathered around a fire, ate home-made pizzas, drank a beer or juice and talked with each other. On Sunday our church service finished remarkably early … Continue reading →

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The Final Word

Posted on December 8, 2015 by

Hi everyone, Rob here. Over the last few weeks the headlines have been about terror and death. From Paris to San Bernadino to Jonah Lomu, the news has been about the power of death. In the midst of this my … Continue reading →

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A Story for the Ages

Posted on August 18, 2015 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week I wrote about the upcoming Pastor’s Retreat I was about to attend and it was a great time of refreshment and renewal. Part of the emphasis was on receiving the good news of Jesus … Continue reading →

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