Category Archives: reconciliation

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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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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Looking for Peace

Posted on November 19, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

Shalom everybody. Rob here. I have recently returned from an epic trip to Israel and the West Bank and I need to say a big thank you to my sponsors! I had a number of reasons to go. One was … 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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Jumping the Tribal Fence

Posted on May 22, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. As human beings we tend to be tribal. We’re attracted to people like us. Our friends speak the same language, share a similar standard of living, of education and values. But to live tribally means to … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation is Reality

Posted on January 23, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

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 →

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