Tag Archives: faith

Ultimate Allegiance

Posted on January 19, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Happy New Year. Rob here. 2021 arrived with the hope that it would herald a new beginning after the turbulence and upheaval that 2020 brought us. Then we had the storming of the Capitol building in Washington D.C, … Continue reading →

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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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The Practice of Love

Posted on November 24, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In the book of James we see the old sage dispensing wisdom to his audience. It is wisdom born out of experience. As the leader of the Jerusalem church he had seen it all: Persecution, famine, … Continue reading →

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Loving and Ruling

Posted on November 10, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. This weekend my guys group had planned a road trip to Hawkes Bay. This morning we found out that wild weather and downed power lines meant that our accommodation had to be cancelled. We have made … Continue reading →

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Obedience and Freedom

Posted on October 6, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. The readings in The Revised Common Lectionary on Sunday included an abridged version of the 10 Commandments. I had the privilege of leading the liturgy on Sunday and I made the comment that modern society sees … Continue reading →

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He Is Always Good

Posted on September 22, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. As I thought about today’s blog, the question came to me: What would be really good to know right now? The answer, I believe is that God is and always will be good. A helpful … Continue reading →

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Good Question

Posted on September 8, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I’m thinking about a question. Here it is: What is the change I want to see in the world? Before that question I was thinking about another question. What do I want to do with the … Continue reading →

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He Is Our Help

Posted on August 25, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. This morning I found myself thinking about Psalm 121. It starts like this: I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. I … Continue reading →

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Love and Joy

Posted on August 18, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. John Eldredge was once given this bit of advice: The enemy is out to steal your joy. In a year like this one – pandemic, lockdowns, economic upheaval, race protests, climate protests, school shutdowns and the … Continue reading →

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I Agree With Love

Posted on August 11, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Greetings everyone. Rob here. God is love. I wonder how well you’re believing that this year? Do you believe that whatever God is up to in our world right now is being done out of perfect love? Do you believe … Continue reading →

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