Tag Archives: story

Big and Small

Posted on June 1, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I have noticed two things about my faith in Jesus that help me in everyday life. One is that it connects me to a bigger story, the kingdom of God. My faith tells me that I … Continue reading →

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When We Don’t Have The Answers

Posted on July 21, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I have been reading the first few chapters of Jeremiah. Jeremiah was given the call to be a prophet, a spokesperson for God, as a very young man, probably mid to late teens. Josiah, a good … Continue reading →

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A Redemption Story

Posted on April 10, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. I’ve been having a lot of late nights in the last week. Commonwealth Games fever has caught hold, and it’s always a joy to watch courage, talent and perseverance in action. What fascinates me about … Continue reading →

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The Glory of the Story

Posted on March 27, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Kia ora everyone. Rob here. Easter is fast approaching. Some of you may be making plans for a short holiday. Others of you may be working frantically to meet deadlines. Some of you may be wondering how you’re going to … Continue reading →

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Beyond Assumptions

Posted on July 4, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

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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The Epic Story

Posted on March 24, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi Everyone – David here. I have finally returned from my six month sabbatical to the North West Tibetan Mountain Monastery where I’ve been studying contemplative meditation with His Holiness – the Dali Lama (well – not really, but it’s a … Continue reading →

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Connected

Posted on December 7, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. It is done. After 3 years, 2 extensions and a whole lot of life’s curveballs being thrown, I have sent my thesis in for marking. It feels like a significant achievement. There’s a part of me … Continue reading →

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A New Story

Posted on November 29, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. One thing that’s become very clear to me this year is the importance of each person’s story, including our own. God reveals himself through narrative; in the stories of nations, communities, churches, families and individuals, God … Continue reading →

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Go and Tell

Posted on August 2, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In Mark 5 there’s a remarkable story about a man possessed by an army of demons who go by the name Legion. They have tormented this man causing him to cut himself with stones and giving … 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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