Category Archives: Scripture

Barking Dogs

Posted on April 30, 2022 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I was walking home from the library this morning when I heard a dog barking and racing out of its driveway towards me. My first thought: Uh oh. Sure enough, the dog ran towards me and … Continue reading →

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Freedom’s Paradox

Posted on October 25, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In most western countries there is a debate going on about what it means to be free. In Aotearoa/New Zealand that debate has been been reignited by the most recent Covid-19 restrictions and the promise from … Continue reading →

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Faith, Doubt and Desire

Posted on April 13, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. On Sunday we reflected on the story of Thomas and, in another group I belong to, we’re reflecting on the story of the raising of Lazarus. Both of these stories contain profound interaction between faith, doubt … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Paradox

Posted on March 9, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Greetings everyone. Rob here. Following Jesus in this world is a bit like swimming against the tide with the wind at your back. I choose those contradictory and almost nonsensical images deliberately. There is an energy that comes from the … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Rivers

Posted on November 5, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the things drilled into us at Bible College was the idea that God’s kingdom was now and not yet. The coming of Jesus Christ, his death, resurrection and ascension meant that the kingdom of … Continue reading →

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The Great Inclusion

Posted on October 29, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I took a few weeks off writing to work on the election we had in our country recently. I greeted people, helped them through the voting process and helped in the counting part of it as … Continue reading →

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Know Your Bible!

Posted on July 28, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In New Zealand at the moment we’re living with an uneasy freedom. Our success in eliminating community transmission of Covid-19 means that we’re enjoying freedoms that many parts of the world can only dream of. But … Continue reading →

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