Tag Archives: compassion

Hearts, Hands and Plates

Posted on March 20, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. We seem to live in a world where people want something from us all the time. Another ‘deal’ has arrived in my inbox. Do these people know how quickly it goes to trash? Advertisers are … Continue reading →

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Rejoicing and Mourning

Posted on February 27, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In Romans 12:15 the Apostle Paul writes this: Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. This is one of those sayings that’s easy to say and much harder to do. The hardest part … Continue reading →

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Love in Community

Posted on November 12, 2013 by brandnewheartnz

Hi, Rob here. On Saturday one of the guys in our church organised an all-day working bee for a widow in the neighbourhood, who also suffered from physical disability. Her yard was the suburban equivalent of the Amazon jungle. It … Continue reading →

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He Really Cares!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by brandnewheartnz

Rob here. One of my favourite Jesus stories is found in Mark 3:1-6. Jesus is in the synagogue along with a man who has a shrivelled hand. He probably has no way to make a living apart from begging. He … Continue reading →

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A Compassionate Heart

Posted on June 15, 2011 by brandnewheartnz

At church on Sunday we had Helen Green speak to us about compassion. Helen walks the walk on this. She has worked with the disabled, the desperately poor and the ‘forgotten ones’ for much of her working life. I was … Continue reading →

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