Tag Archives: rest

God is in This!

Posted on March 20, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. If you’re anything like me your life is changing multiple times a day right now. In the last 24 hours I’ve had two speaking engagements cancelled and a job interview postponed indefinitely. The day before that … Continue reading →

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Excess Baggage

Posted on June 17, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi Everyone, David here. In classic Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on earth. Legend has it that the gods endowed her with many talents: Aphrodite gave her beauty, Apollo music, Hermes persuasion. The gods also gave her the gift of … Continue reading →

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Resurrection Gifts

Posted on April 11, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. Easter Sunday in our church is an unusual day. We all know that it’s the high point in the Christian calendar: Christ overcomes death, the devil and the world, revealing who he is, vindicating all that … Continue reading →

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The Unforced Rhythm of Grace

Posted on April 8, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, David here. This week we have been focusing on rest and the unforced rhythm of grace – now there’s a book title. Jesus puts it this way: Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to … Continue reading →

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Heart Moments

Posted on April 4, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Sometimes your body tells you what your heart needs. I got sick last week and, out of necessity, missed church and a leadership meeting. Watching golf instead of singing hymns on a Sunday morning felt a … Continue reading →

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Be Still My Soul

Posted on October 18, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

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 →

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Winter’s Gift

Posted on June 2, 2015 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. We’ve just had the gift of a long weekend here in New Zealand. It also marked the beginning of winter. Winter can be a difficult time spiritually. There are a number of contributors to this. We’re … Continue reading →

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Feeling Groovy

Posted on November 1, 2014 by brandnewheartnz

Greetings, David here. It was never Jesus’s intent that we should fill up our lives with being busy.  Everyday at work I hear stories of people being so busy, with so much to do and so little time.  While this … Continue reading →

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Right Here Right Now

Posted on May 30, 2014 by brandnewheartnz

Howdy, David here. The other day, I caught myself running up the stairs in our house. Why was I running and what for? I really can’t remember. It was nothing urgent, so why the rush? Sometimes I rush through the … Continue reading →

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