Category Archives: love

Selfless Love

Posted on July 8, 2022 by brandnewheartnz

Hello everyone. Rob here. I was asked to speak about sacrifice last Sunday. Here’s an excerpt. Paul tells us in Romans 12:1 to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to God for that is a pleasing to God and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christ, community, God, humanity, kindness, kingdom of God, love | Tagged giving, love, prayer, sacrifice, selflessness | 2 Comments

Isolation, Lent and Invitation

Posted on March 7, 2022 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. My son tested positive for Covid-19 last night so our family has just entered into a time of isolation. It’s not unexpected as our country experiences its first real nationwide surge of cases. It’s also the … Continue reading →

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Love In A Time Of Delta

Posted on October 8, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. We are entering a precarious time in New Zealand as the Delta variant of Covid-19 slowly but surely leaks out of Auckland and spreads through the country. In the meantime the pressure is on to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, faith, God, kingdom of God, love, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged faith, God, Holy Spirit, hope, Jesus, love, trust | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Christ, Christianity, God, grace, grief, Jesus Christ, love, resurrection, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged change, grief, hope, Jesus, Loss, love, pain, Spirit, transition | 2 Comments

Shaken but Strong

Posted on September 29, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hello everyone. Rob here. It’s my daughter’s birthday today and my son’s next week. They are growing up and their parents are growing older. It’s a reminder, once again, that life is constant change and transition. 2020 has been one … 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 →

Posted in Christ, Christianity, God, joy, love, prayer, Spirituality, surrender, Uncategorized | Tagged faith, God, intimacy, Jesus, joy, love, prayer | Leave a comment

I Agree With Love

Posted on August 11, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Greetings everyone. Rob here. God is love. I wonder how well you’re believing that this year? Do you believe that whatever God is up to in our world right now is being done out of perfect love? Do you believe … Continue reading →

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We Are All Human

Posted on July 7, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Two nights ago I watched the award winning movie, “Twelve Years a Slave.” Based on a true story, it tells the tale of Solomon Northup, a free man who was abducted and placed into slavery in … 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 →

Posted in Christianity, God, heart, life, love, Spirituality, Uncategorized | Tagged faith, friendship, God, healing, Heart, intimacy, men | Leave a 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