Tag Archives: the cross

Freedom’s Paradox

Posted on October 25, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. In most western countries there is a debate going on about what it means to be free. In Aotearoa/New Zealand that debate has been been reignited by the most recent Covid-19 restrictions and the promise from … Continue reading →

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Tapestries

Posted on June 22, 2021 by brandnewheartnz

Hello everyone. Rob here. We’re getting some renovations done on our house. For years we have struggled with it being too small in parts, too cold in parts and it not quite working for how we actually live our lives. … Continue reading →

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Exposing Our Motives

Posted on May 6, 2020 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. What an incredibly difficult time this is to be a leader! From Presidents and Prime Ministers to pastors and parents, the ability to lead is being tested. Unpopular decisions have had to be made, moral dilemmas … Continue reading →

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Standing with Jesus

Posted on March 31, 2019 by brandnewheartnz

Greetings. Rob here. Friday saw the holding of a National Memorial for the 50 victims of the two mosque shootings in Christchurch 2 weeks ago. It has been a sobering time for a generally peaceful nation like ours. There has … 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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The Victory of Powerlessness

Posted on February 13, 2018 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. I’ve been pondering the profound relationship in Scripture between power and powerlessness. We see this relationship described in Colossians 2:15. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over … Continue reading →

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The Power of Dying

Posted on October 3, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. We’ve been going through 1 Corinthians as a church this year. It’s amazing just how many issues in that book seem so current today: Homosexuality, sexuality in general, gender issues, the divide between rich and poor, … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Trust

Posted on March 21, 2017 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone. Rob here. After a busier than usual week last week I knew that I needed some time out yesterday. I headed over to Mt Maunganui to soak in the beach, the beauty and one of their famous Copenhagen … Continue reading →

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Rescued

Posted on April 5, 2016 by brandnewheartnz

Hi everyone, Rob here. I’m reading Galatians in preparation for a sermon series and am struggling to get past the introduction. Here’s part of it: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who … Continue reading →

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