Tag Archives: Jesus

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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When We Don’t Have The Answers

Posted on July 21, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I have been reading the first few chapters of Jeremiah. Jeremiah was given the call to be a prophet, a spokesperson for God, as a very young man, probably mid to late teens. Josiah, a good … Continue reading →

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We Are All Human

Posted on July 7, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Two nights ago I watched the award winning movie, “Twelve Years a Slave.” Based on a true story, it tells the tale of Solomon Northup, a free man who was abducted and placed into slavery in … Continue reading →

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Prayer in a Changing World

Posted on June 24, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Shalom. Rob here. As we take a step back and look at the bigger picture we can see a world in transition. Covid-19 is steadily remaking the world one infection at a time. Economies and the entire global economy is … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Church (Finale): Movements Must Move.

Posted on June 10, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of the things that is changing rapidly in church life is the role of denominations. In many ways a denomination is like a multi-national corporation that oversees regional areas and a multitude of smaller companies. … Continue reading →

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Samaritans, Creeds and Race

Posted on June 3, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of Jesus’ most radical stories is that of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:29-37. It was given in response to a question from an expert in the law: Who is my neighbour? Jesus tells a … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Church: Get Radical

Posted on May 22, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here again. In the last blog I introduced the idea of 12 step recovery groups being a potential model for a new way of doing church. They travel light, stay committed to their message and every member … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Church: The Meeting Serves the Message

Posted on May 20, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week I started a discussion on the future of church, particularly in the Western World. The church is the body of Christ whose purpose is to reflect the head; Jesus Christ. I asked the question: … Continue reading →

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Exposing Our Motives

Posted on May 6, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. What an incredibly difficult time this is to be a leader! From Presidents and Prime Ministers to pastors and parents, the ability to lead is being tested. Unpopular decisions have had to be made, moral dilemmas … Continue reading →

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