Category Archives: restoration

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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He Is Our Help

Posted on August 25, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. This morning I found myself thinking about Psalm 121. It starts like this: I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. I … Continue reading →

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Fish Sandwiches

Posted on November 26, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I had taken my shoes off and was ankle deep in the fresh water of the Sea of Galilee when I turned to one of my travelling companions and said, This feels holy. What made me … Continue reading →

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Hiding Places

Posted on October 16, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. A close read of Genesis 1-3 reveals so much of what we need to know about the human condition and how we relate to God. One of the most startling scenes is this one in chapter … Continue reading →

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Changing My Mind

Posted on November 20, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Greetings everyone. Rob here. I’m about to head into a time of sabbatical for which I’m very grateful. It’s God’s perfect timing. For me, that means no sermons, no blogs and no social media. It’s an invitation to simplify and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, God, Holy Spirit, restoration, Spirituality, surrender, Uncategorized | Tagged renewal, sabbatical, surrender, thinking, transformation | 1 Comment

Past, Present and Future

Posted on October 24, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the fancy theological words we use to describe God is omnipresent – the ability to be everywhere, fully present, at the same time. This omnipresence extends to time. God is present in the past, … Continue reading →

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Choosing Trust

Posted on August 7, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of my favourite places when I was a child was Grandma’s kitchen. She did all her cooking and baking on a coal range so it was always warm and cosy in there. In there we … 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 →

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A Redemption Story

Posted on April 10, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. I’ve been having a lot of late nights in the last week. Commonwealth Games fever has caught hold, and it’s always a joy to watch courage, talent and perseverance in action. What fascinates me about … Continue reading →

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The Victory of Powerlessness

Posted on February 13, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I’ve been pondering the profound relationship in Scripture between power and powerlessness. We see this relationship described in Colossians 2:15. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over … Continue reading →

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