Tag Archives: Spirit

Attention and Engagement

Posted on February 9, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Kiley and I were chatting this morning about the amazing opportunity our 14 year old son has this year to go on a 5 week course, full of adventure and discovery, on an island renowned for … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Transition

Posted on November 17, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. We are all hearing about the word ‘transition’ these days as America deals with the problem of managing a transition of presidential power when the defeated foe refuses to acknowledge the reality of their loss. It … Continue reading →

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Shaken but Strong

Posted on September 29, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hello everyone. Rob here. It’s my daughter’s birthday today and my son’s next week. They are growing up and their parents are growing older. It’s a reminder, once again, that life is constant change and transition. 2020 has been one … 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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The Immediacy of God’s Love

Posted on October 31, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Both my kids believe in the power of a good cuddle. Their cuddles come anytime, anywhere (well, almost!) and in any situation. Even if they’re mad at Mum or Dad they still hug it out. An … Continue reading →

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More Power to You

Posted on June 3, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi friends, David here. In most traditions, the word Spirit means breath or wind. Our word for Spirit is derived from the Latin – Spiritus, which means breath. For the Greeks, the word Spirit is known as Pneuma, a term … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Invitations

Posted on May 9, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. The ground is now covered in leaves. Mornings are cold and the sun struggles to make it through my office windows. The days are short, health is more fragile and energy is lower. The animal kingdom … Continue reading →

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A Story for the Ages

Posted on August 18, 2015 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week I wrote about the upcoming Pastor’s Retreat I was about to attend and it was a great time of refreshment and renewal. Part of the emphasis was on receiving the good news of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Fragile

Posted on July 7, 2015 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. At the moment a song from Sting is going through my mind. It has the refrain “How fragile we are, how fragile we are.” How true that is. At any given moment many of us are … Continue reading →

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Your Ordinary is Extraordinary

Posted on January 27, 2015 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. I’ve been pondering these words of Paul in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 recently; …make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told … Continue reading →

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