Tag Archives: trust

The Need to Walk

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week I enjoyed a wonderful, refreshing Pastor’s Retreat by the shores of Lake Taupo. There was just one problem. I forgot my pillow. Yes, I’m now one of those people that has to cart their … Continue reading →

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Storms Will Come

Posted on July 18, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. Last week New Zealand was hit by a powerful winter storm with wind, slips, snow and ice closing many roads and grounding flights and ferries. Many lost power. Some became trapped and had to spend a night … Continue reading →

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Slow Turning

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. The view from my office window has changed somewhat. Instead of looking out at the High School fields and the impressive trees that border it, I now look at a shipping container and a rather austere … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Trust

Posted on March 21, 2017 by

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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An Anchored Soul

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. It was just after midnight. Sunday had moved into Monday when my bed started shaking. It was the first earthquake I had felt in Hamilton in nearly 30 years of living here. It was mild for … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Trust

Posted on November 8, 2016 by

Hi everyone. Rob here. I have a love/hate relationship with routine. I got upset yesterday when something unpredictable happened. Then I got thrown another curveball when I was told I may have to change my diet. And yet I’ll happily … Continue reading →

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The Voice of a Parent

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

Hi everyone, Rob here. I’ve reading in Deuteronomy recently in preparation for a preaching series and I was struck by these words that Moses said to the people in 10:12-13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask … Continue reading →

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