Tag Archives: fear

Believing What God Believes

Posted on August 4, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I was irritable last night. I was grumping at my teenage son for having expensive ideas after a week where we’d had to pay some big bills. Behind my irritability was fear and shame. Brand New … Continue reading →

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Fragility, Fallenness, Fear and Faith

Posted on March 25, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. We are about to enter a time of lockdown here in New Zealand as we respond to the threat of Covid-19. As far as lockdowns go it’s fairly comfortable. Electricity continues to flow. Supermarkets are open … Continue reading →

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Faith not Fear

Posted on March 3, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the most radical things that God tells his people in Scripture is this: Fear not. There are other variants. Do not be afraid, do not worry, do not be frightened. We live in a … Continue reading →

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Facing my Fear

Posted on July 3, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

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 →

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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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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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