Tag Archives: Christmas

A Profound Humility

Posted on December 22, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Seasons greetings everyone. Rob here. This Christmas let’s not pretend that all is well in the world. Let’s not pretend that we don’t have our own sufferings to contend with. Let’s not pretend that we have all the answers about … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on December 1, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Happy Advent everyone. Rob here. The season of Advent is a season of waiting. We’re all waiting for something it seems: a vaccine, racial justice, political change, a job, love, a miracle, you name it. What are you waiting for? … Continue reading →

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Let’s Say Yes

Posted on December 17, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

Christmas greetings everyone. Rob here. As the year comes to an end, I wonder how you’re interpreting the year that’s been for you? My wife, Kiley and I, were doing this last night as we pondered all that has happened … Continue reading →

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Intimate Obedience

Posted on December 11, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

Seasons greetings everyone. Rob here. One of my favourite parts of the Christmas narrative is when Mary and Elizabeth come together in Luke 1:39-56. They are a study in contrasts. Mary is a young virgin, probably just a teenager. Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Jesus Had Sore Feet

Posted on December 5, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In March I’m taking part in a 50 kilometre charity walk. I must be mad. I went for a training walk on Monday, covered about a half of that distance and my body screamed at me. … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Humanity of Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Welcome to the last blog post of the year and thanks for joining us this year as we journeyed together in caring for the new hearts given to us in Christ. How beautiful is it, that … Continue reading →

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Making Your Heart Roomy

Posted on December 5, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of my favourite Christmas carols is “Joy to the World.” Among it’s plethora of wonderful words and themes is this little gem in verse 1: Let every heart prepare him room This is the big … Continue reading →

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Truly Human

Posted on December 13, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14). The glory … 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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Time to Celebrate!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. The season of Advent is almost over and Christmas Day beckons. What does your Christmas Day look like? More importantly, what does celebration look like for you on Christmas Day? How do we celebrate from the heart … Continue reading →

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