Tag Archives: beauty

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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Majesty

Posted on February 11, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

Greetings everyone. Rob here. I hope that you’ve been enjoying David’s photo’s and quotes. They remind us that God’s creation speaks profoundly to us of his heart and his character. Our family recently returned from an epic 4 week trip … Continue reading →

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Made for Beauty

Posted on August 16, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Winter isn’t over yet but last week a perfect daffodil appeared in our garden. Blossom has started to emerge on the trees near my children’s school. I took a Sabbath in the coastal town of Raglan … Continue reading →

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Goodness and Glory

Posted on June 29, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. That’s how the Bible begins in Genesis 1:1. The Creation story in Genesis 1 and 2 is important for us to know; not in a Sunday … Continue reading →

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One Hard Day

Posted on May 24, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

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 →

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Beautiful God

Posted on October 20, 2015 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I’m in Christchurch visiting my mum as she undergoes radiation treatment and providing company for my dad as he comes to terms with a new reality. It’s a tough season and yet this season of spring … Continue reading →

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Recharging our Hearts

Posted on August 4, 2015 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Anyone who knows my nearly 7 year old daughter Jaz (Jasmine) knows that she is a veritable force of nature. Bright as a button, physically capable and keen, a great sense of humour and a regular source … Continue reading →

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Wild Beauty

Posted on October 21, 2013 by brandnewheartnz

Hi, Rob here. In the weekend David and I got away for a retreat to Ted’s Hut, in Hawke’s Bay, the place where we ran our men’s retreat earlier in the year. We got away to catch up, plan and pray, and … Continue reading →

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God of Wonders

Posted on July 10, 2012 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. We’ve just got back from a 4 day road trip down to Wellington andback. While the trip had many highlights, including catching up with good friends and some family time, the stand-out for me was the … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Mystery

Posted on December 9, 2011 by brandnewheartnz

Hi, David here. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to get closer to God and understanding more about his nature and character.  To be honest, I haven’t come up with any grand theories, ideas or potential ministry … Continue reading →

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