Tag Archives: relationships
Bodily Dysfunction
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
Relating like Jesus
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
Grace Expectations
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
Beyond Assumptions
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
God-Given Personality
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
Getting Real
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
Aliens and Strangers
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
Be Still My Soul
Hi everyone. Rob here. In the older versions of the NIV Zephaniah 3:17 says that God will quiet us with his love. I am struggling to experience that at the moment. Work is busy as planning for 2017 coincides with … Continue reading
Small Things are Big Things
Hi everyone. Rob here. When I first started my pastoring job I remember saying to our elders that I wanted to change the world. You may as well dream big, right! I still have a deep desire to see the … Continue reading
Real Hope
Hi everyone, Rob here. On Sunday our family received a lovely gift of tickets to Disney on Ice. It was a great show! My nearly 6 year old daughter and nearly 8 year old son were both enthralled and enchanted … Continue reading
