Tag Archives: Father
Facing my Fear
Hi everyone, Rob here. Tomorrow I fly out to Fiji with a team from our church to work on a building project, bless some friends, teach some kids and enjoy the company of a church we have connections with. It … Continue reading
One on One Devotion
Hi everyone. Rob here. It’s the school holidays at the moment and both of our kids have been experiencing some extended Nana time. They’ve been visiting her one at a time, meaning that they get to experience the love Nana … Continue reading
Family Likeness
Hi everyone, Rob here. Over January we spent some time looking at the book of Proverbs. The sayings are often short and pithy and thus, often overlooked. Sometimes though, they cut right to the heart. This is because they deal … Continue reading
The Wall
On Sunday I made my way up to Auckland to speak at a church up there. The topic they had for me was “The Wall.” The Wall is when life stops working for us and God seems very hard to … Continue reading
Kingdom Ambassadors
Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the images that I’ve found quite helpful in my journey is found in 2 Corinthians 5:20. Paul writes: …And he has committed to us the ministry of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as … Continue reading
No Longer Condemned
Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the biggest struggles we face in this life is believing what God truly thinks of us. Most people I know, Christians included, find it very easy to sink into self-condemnation, self-pity or self-hatred. At … Continue reading
Beyond Circumstance
Hi everyone. Rob here. 28 years ago on Easter Sunday, 1988, the Spirit of God summoned me to lay my life down and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. It wasn’t the beginning of my journey; God had always … Continue reading
The Voice of a Parent
Hi everyone, Rob here. I’ve reading in Deuteronomy recently in preparation for a preaching series and I was struck by these words that Moses said to the people in 10:12-13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask … Continue reading
God Our Coach
Hi everyone. Rob here. My nearly 9 year old son was given some clothes last week made by a company called Hunting & Fishing. He loves them! He’s got his sister playing hunting games with him. They’re asking questions about … Continue reading
Home is Where the Heart Is
Hi everyone, Rob here. David and I spent Easter speaking at a youth camp on the theme of “Coming Home.” We based our talks around the story of the two sons and the outrageously loving father in Luke 15:11-32. I … Continue reading