Category Archives: story

The Need to Re-Connect

Posted on October 30, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week I wrote about how the past never stays in the past. On Sunday I saw a beautiful example of how the holy in the past can come through to the present as well. I … Continue reading →

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Beyond Assumptions

Posted on July 4, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. A couple of times I have lived in the less desirable parts of my city. These areas have the reputation of being poor, high in crime, drugs and gang culture. The reality was quite different. Yes, families there were poorer … Continue reading →

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The Epic Story

Posted on March 24, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi Everyone – David here. I have finally returned from my six month sabbatical to the North West Tibetan Mountain Monastery where I’ve been studying contemplative meditation with His Holiness – the Dali Lama (well – not really, but it’s a … Continue reading →

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Everyday Bravery

Posted on January 17, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

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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A New Story

Posted on November 29, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One thing that’s become very clear to me this year is the importance of each person’s story, including our own. God reveals himself through narrative; in the stories of nations, communities, churches, families and individuals, God … Continue reading →

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Go and Tell

Posted on August 2, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In Mark 5 there’s a remarkable story about a man possessed by an army of demons who go by the name Legion. They have tormented this man causing him to cut himself with stones and giving … Continue reading →

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