Tag Archives: relationships

Bodily Dysfunction

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. At the core of dysfunctional relationship is the desire to bend others to do your will. It leads very easily to manipulation, bullying, diminishing and even, violence. We see it in political affairs, in workplaces, … Continue reading →

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Relating like Jesus

Posted on January 16, 2018 by

Happy New Year everyone. Rob here. Last week our family was camping in one of our best beach towns: Whitianga, in the beautiful Coromandel area. The weather was sunny and warm. The surf was friendly and fun. But what made … Continue reading →

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Grace Expectations

Posted on November 8, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. One of our biggest frustrations in life is that people don’t do what we want them to do when we want them to do it. There’s also no doubt that you too are one of those … Continue reading →

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Beyond Assumptions

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. A couple of times I have lived in the less desirable parts of my city. These areas have the reputation of being poor, high in crime, drugs and gang culture. The reality was quite different. Yes, families there were poorer … Continue reading →

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God-Given Personality

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. You may have noticed that our personalities carry strengths and weaknesses. For example I am an introvert who likes to engage in deep thinking and reflection. This is great for blogging, preaching and sharing. However, every … Continue reading →

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Getting Real

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. In the end it all catches up with you. That’s the message I’m getting as I read Bruce Springsteen’s colourful autobiography, “Born to Run.” His dedication to his craft caught up with him and he enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Aliens and Strangers

Posted on October 25, 2016 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. You may have noticed that the fabric of Western society is changing. Our immigrants now come from Asia and Africa instead of other Western countries. We host refugees who are from multiple faiths and many different … Continue reading →

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