Tag Archives: life

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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No Other Life

Posted on January 28, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I’ve been reading in Isaiah recently and I love these verses from chapter 55: “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine … Continue reading →

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Choosing Trust

Posted on August 7, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of my favourite places when I was a child was Grandma’s kitchen. She did all her cooking and baking on a coal range so it was always warm and cosy in there. In there we … Continue reading →

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Noticing Life

Posted on July 31, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Greetings everyone. Rob here. In the middle of winter, as it is here in Aotearoa – New Zealand, life can start to feel like drudgery. The weather’s a bit bleak, energy levels are down, your nose always seems to be … Continue reading →

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Pointing to the Creator

Posted on June 19, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. We’ve just started a series in Romans in our church. One of the many fascinating things that Paul says in the first chapter is this: For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities … Continue reading →

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Minding the Gap

Posted on May 30, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Nearly everyone I know has good intentions, myself included. And nearly everyone I know would say that there is a gap between their good intentions and reality, myself included. I really do want to be a … Continue reading →

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Transforming Routines

Posted on March 6, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Sometimes you just have to break the routines of your life. I headed down to Wellington in the weekend to catch up with David. We hiked and biked and yakked and puffed our way through activities … Continue reading →

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Hot Days, Slow Walk

Posted on January 30, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. It’s been a very hot summer here in New Zealand, the last two weeks especially. One of the things that heat and humidity does is slow you down. Too much movement done too quickly and you … Continue reading →

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The Need to Walk

Posted on August 15, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week I enjoyed a wonderful, refreshing Pastor’s Retreat by the shores of Lake Taupo. There was just one problem. I forgot my pillow. Yes, I’m now one of those people that has to cart their … Continue reading →

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Storms Will Come

Posted on July 18, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

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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