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Choking and Flourishing
Hi everyone, Rob here. In our backyard is a large punga tree – a New Zealand fern. Over the years it has been slowly choked by an ivy plant coming over from the neighbours. My daughter Jaz (7) and I … Continue reading
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Tagged battle, freedom, Holy Spirit, Jesus, restoration
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Life Wins
Hi everyone. Rob here. I was standing on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California, when a guy calls out “there’s whales!” Sure enough, just ahead of us a couple of Gray Whales, near the end of the annual migration north, … Continue reading
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Tagged battle, kingdom of God, life, restoration
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One Hard Day
Hi everyone. Rob here. Last Tuesday I arrived back in New Zealand after two weeks in the United States. There I had the joy of attending a Wild at Heart Boot camp in Colorado – a retreat for the heart designed … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, Christ, Father God, prayer, restoration, spiritual warfare, trust
Tagged battle, beauty, Heart, prayer, restoration, trust
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Free to be Holy
Hi everyone. Rob here. Psalm 119 is an extensive meditation on holiness. Many think that it’s about law keeping but it’s main narrative is about the heart. The psalmists plea is that his heart be pure and turned towards God … Continue reading
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Masterpieces
Greetings everyone. Rob here. Sometimes we need to step away in order to see beauty. I’ve just come back from 5 nights in Australia’s biggest city, Sydney. The two most famous landmarks in that city are the Harbour Bridge and … Continue reading
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Consecration
Hi everyone. Rob here. On Sunday at church we were holding a Baptism Day Out. We had gathered at church for the testimonies of 6 young people, then we were heading to our world-class Hamilton Gardens and the mighty Waikato … Continue reading
Sunburn and the Spiritual Life
Hi everyone, Rob here. Last week we tried to make the most of the last week of school holidays and took our family camping at Papamoa Beach. It was great except for the fact that on our first full day … Continue reading
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Tagged battle, Heart, Jesus, prayer, surrender
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Our Hearts Daily Battles
Hi everyone, Rob here. It’s hot. This is the season of electric fans, humid and restless nights, sweat and the burning desire to jump in a swimming pool or a cool lake. But the holiday is over and work is … Continue reading
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Swimming With Sharks
Hi everyone, Rob here. A few weeks ago I was swimming in the ocean at Mt Maunganui, a stunning beach on New Zealand’s east coast. As I was popping up after going under a wave I noticed a grey fin … Continue reading
Learning Contentment
Hi everyone, Rob here. In Philippians 4:12-13 the Apostle Paul writes this: I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any … Continue reading
