Tag Archives: faith

Storms Will Come

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week New Zealand was hit by a powerful winter storm with wind, slips, snow and ice closing many roads and grounding flights and ferries. Many lost power. Some became trapped and had to spend a night … Continue reading →

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Beyond Assumptions

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. A couple of times I have lived in the less desirable parts of my city. These areas have the reputation of being poor, high in crime, drugs and gang culture. The reality was quite different. Yes, families there were poorer … Continue reading →

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Humanity, Humility and Hope

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week there was a fascinating show on TV called “What Next?” It looked into what our country will look like in 20 years time and what can be done in problem areas like the environment, … Continue reading →

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For Today

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. I often turn to the verse of the day on my Bible app in the early morning to help turn my mind and heart towards God and his kingdom. Yesterdays verse was particularly striking. Here it … Continue reading →

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Slow Turning

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. The view from my office window has changed somewhat. Instead of looking out at the High School fields and the impressive trees that border it, I now look at a shipping container and a rather austere … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Trust

Posted on March 21, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. After a busier than usual week last week I knew that I needed some time out yesterday. I headed over to Mt Maunganui to soak in the beach, the beauty and one of their famous Copenhagen … Continue reading →

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My God is so Weak

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. In 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 the Apostle Paul writes this: Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God … Continue reading →

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