Tag Archives: love

When customer service can feel like exploitation

Posted on April 9, 2013 by neilrobbie

The mainstream media has exposed us to reviews of Margaret Thatcher’s life and contribution to British history ad nauseum over the past couple of days, so I post at the risk of readers already being sick to the back teeth … Continue reading →

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When risk and reward replace duty and love

Posted on November 20, 2012 by neilrobbie

The UK was once marked by a spirit of duty under God and love.  Men and women would go to great lengths to do the right thing for others, even at great personal cost.  This spirit has been replaced in … Continue reading →

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How entitlement culture is overcome by the gospel

Posted on July 2, 2012 by neilrobbie

We live in an age where entitlement has become part and parcel of the way we think. We might not say it, but we come to think with everyone else; I am entitled to all sorts of things. I am … Continue reading →

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Co-dependency as a route to ministry burnout #2

Posted on November 7, 2011 by neilrobbie

In one of three illustrations on sacrificial love, the love which lies at the heart of God and which led to Christ’s death for sinners, Tim Keller shows what it means to be crucified by loving those who are in … Continue reading →

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Co-dependency as a route to ministry burnout

Posted on November 1, 2011 by neilrobbie

The work of the pastor is never done. There are always more needs abounding than there is time to meet them all. These needs are practical, relational and theological.  People need a helping hand to do things, to fix broken … Continue reading →

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The gospel in three words: love, hate, love

Posted on February 24, 2010 by neilrobbie

Here’s the gospel in three words: Love. God loves his creation, everything and everyone he made. Psalm 33:5-6 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD. By the word of the LORD … Continue reading →

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Self esteem and marriage failure

Posted on December 7, 2009 by neilrobbie

At our men’s breakfast on Saturday, we discussed an article by India Knight on the break up of Madonna and Guy Ritchie. According to Knight, the 7-year marriage followed a typical path: Two successful, fulfilled people with lots of self-esteem … Continue reading →

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My song is love unknown

Posted on April 12, 2009 by neilrobbie

Brilliant Easter joy:

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How liberalism destroyed real love

Posted on November 27, 2008 by neilrobbie

I’ve recently found an understated, but real and present yearning for a greater freedom for Christian people to express their love for each other. Our growth group uncovered this week how liberalism has destroyed real love as we considered Romans … Continue reading →

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