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Courage and Joy

Posted on December 8, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last night our family gathered around the TV and watched the movie, Wonder. It tells the story of a 10 year old boy named Auggie who has Treacher Collins Syndrome. After multiple surgeries he has a … Continue reading →

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Why I Need Courage

Posted on October 8, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Well, here I am sitting in a different office at a different desk, having finished up as a Pastor 2 weeks ago, with a new job title of Director of Brand New Heart Ministries. The title … Continue reading →

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Great Expectations

Posted on June 13, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the greatest burdens we bear is the burden of expectation. These expectations are sometimes spoken but are often unspoken and sensed. They are often not even real but perceived. There are the expectations we … 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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Overcoming Fear

Posted on March 15, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi, Rob here. What are you fearful of these days? After all, there seems to be lot to be fearful of, doesn’t there? You could take your pick between political extremism (which arises out of fear), climate change, ISIS, economic … Continue reading →

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Hard Choices

Posted on November 3, 2015 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Life is all about choices isn’t it? One choice leads to another which leads to the path you’re walking down. The problem is when choices lead to unintended consequences. Ask any addict if their addiction was … Continue reading →

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Better Together

Posted on February 17, 2015 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Over the weekend we had a church camp. It was a fantastic time. We had an insightful and challenging speaker, meaningful worship, beautiful weather, a great setting and a whole lot of fun together, young and … Continue reading →

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Embracing Courage

Posted on May 6, 2014 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about courage. This also means that I’ve been thinking about fear. This is the heart of things for me. The life of faith; of living for Jesus and his kingdom; … Continue reading →

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Daring Greatly

Posted on January 21, 2014 by brandnewheartnz

Hi, Rob here. I’m in the middle of reading a great book by Brené Brown called Daring Greatly. She describes the premise of the book as, “How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love parent and lead.” … Continue reading →

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