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Bob Jones

Happily married to Jocelyn for 45 years. We have two adult sons, Cory and his wife Lynsey and their son Vincent and daughter Jayda; Jean Marc and his wife Angie and their three daughters, Quinn, Lena and Annora. I love inspiring people through communicating, blogging, and coaching. I enjoy writing, running, and reading. I'm a fan of the Double E, Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and Pats. Follow me on Twitter @bobjones49ers

A RESPONSE TO BULLYING Uncategorized

A RESPONSE TO BULLYING

The "Leave It to Beaver" model of society from the early 1960s is a distant memory. Today, rude rules.  Reality television programs showcase domestic and social interactions driven by narcissism, competition and selfishness. From road rage in the morning commute to high decibel cell-phone conversations that ruin dinner out, behaving badly has become the hallmark of a me-first, bully world. Schoolyard to Facebook Bullies Today's students face the age old issue of "school yard" bullies. They also face a more painful emotional and relational bullying on social media. Facebook can become "Hatebook" and Instagram, Snapchat and Kik hold their own kind of danger. Teens across Canada have been driven to despair because of bullying on social media. Some have taken…
Bob Jones
January 7, 2014
A Bible Reading Plan for You Uncategorized

A Bible Reading Plan for You

It’s the START that STOPS the average person. Don't get stopped at START. Here are three things that have made a big difference in getting me STARTED everyday in reading the Bible. 1. Prioritize. First things should be first. Its so easy to become distracted. Before I read anything else, I read a portion of the Bible. Just doing that reminds my spirit that the Bible is vital for my life. 2. Digitize. I use the Youversion Bible app on my smartphone. Its free. Its easy to use. It makes the Bible handy. I can instantly access a couple of dozen versions if I want to see a verse from different angles. I use a printed version of the Bible…
Bob Jones
January 5, 2014
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOD DOING? Uncategorized

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOD DOING?

Over the past 36 years of ministry I’ve been asked a question by anxious news watchers, inquisitive students and seekers of all sorts. The question is: "What in the world is God doing today?" If you want to know what God is doing in the world have a look at your local church. 5 Ways God Is At Work Through His Church 1. The local church is the center of God's attention and activity in every community. The Church universal is God's experiment in love and grace. When believers love unconditionally, the church works. When believers make anything else their modus operandi we fail. 2. The local church is the hope of the world. Its pragmatic to be a part…
Bob Jones
December 27, 2013
Top 10 Favourite Pointes of View Uncategorized

Top 10 Favourite Pointes of View

Pointes of View provides insight, practical ideas, and proven principles to inspire hope, love and faith. These are The Top 10 All-Time Pointes of View posts. 1. 13 Things to Stop Doing to Your Marriage 2. 16 Profound Insights You Need to Hear - the power of influence. 3. 24 Golden Rules For Getting Along With (Almost) Anyone - practical and effective advice for relationships 4. Life Lessons from Kristen Fersovitch - Kristen passed away on October 4, 2013 - "ORNAMENT" a biograpical sketch of Kristen is available on iBooks for iPad and iPhone; on Kindle and Kobo readers 5.  A Life Saving Practice - how a daily practice of connecting with God through the Bible can change your life…
Bob Jones
December 18, 2013
26 ALL TIME FAVORITE QUOTES Uncategorized

26 ALL TIME FAVORITE QUOTES

The right words at the right time can inspire a breakthrough in your life. A quote can have the power to get you through a bad week or the courage to pursue your dreams. My 26 All Time Favorite Quotes 1. Difficult people are difficult because difficult has worked for them. 2. “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." Mark 10:27 3. Two anxieties dominate much of our lives: an unchangeable past & an unpredictable future. Forgiving changes the past and promising secures the future. 4. Speak your mind. Those who matter won't mind, and those who mind don't matter. 5. The Introvert advantage - intellectual persistence, prudent thinking, & the ability…
Bob Jones
December 15, 2013
6 INSIGHTS FOR INTROVERTS Uncategorized

6 INSIGHTS FOR INTROVERTS

Most successful people are assumed to be extr0verts. Why? Because they say so. However the following famous successful leaders and innovators all have one thing in common and its NOT extroversion. Bill Gates Christina Aguilera Michael Jordan Harrison Ford David Letterman J.K. Rowling Warren  Buffet Yes, they are ALL introverts. O, yes they are. Introverts, especially in business, and leadership face a challenge: would-be leaders who have a quiet, introverted leaning, tell themselves that to succeed they need to become something they aren't. Not true. Introverts can be highly influential and are among the most inspirational and respected leaders in the world. 6 Insights That Free Introverts To Excel 1. Don’t try to be an extrovert. If an introvert wants…
Bob Jones
December 15, 2013
ALS: HOW GOD CAN USE A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS Uncategorized

ALS: HOW GOD CAN USE A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS

Jeremy Williams was known as the "Georgia Assassin" when he played NCAA football for the University of Memphis. Today, the legs that carried him to gridiron glory now rest on the metal base of a wheelchair. His lungs, which at one time were used to inhale oxygen deeply after a long run, are controlled by a ventilator, and his voice, which gave speeches, encouraged teammates and coached players, is silenced. He uses his index finger to push the wheelchair's trigger to move his machine. He and Lou Gerhrig share an athlete's heart and a disease's death sentence - ALS. A Family Is For Facing Life Together After graduation from Memphis, Jeremy married Jennifer, his high school crush and their first…
Bob Jones
December 8, 2013
LOVE AND RESPECT IN THE FAMILY Uncategorized

LOVE AND RESPECT IN THE FAMILY

There are two affirmations hidden in plain sight in the Bible: 1. Children need the love that God tells parents to give them (Titus 2:4). 2. Parents desire the respect that Scripture plainly says is their due (Exodus 20:12). Love And Respect Love & Respect in the Family, by Dr Emmerson Eggerichs, gives practical guidance to help break the Crazy Cycle of family imperfections and replace it with a healthy, energizing rhythm. This book is a great gift to give yourself (or another parent you can empathize with). This content is real and practical. It focuses on achieving healthy family dynamics through a few, but powerful principles. Dr. Eggerichs highlights candid input from his wife and three adult children. They…
Bob Jones
December 7, 2013
Top 10 Posts Uncategorized

Top 10 Posts

My top 10 blog posts. They come from some of my favourite writers and leaders. #1. SANDI KRAKOWSKI – CREATED FOR GREATNESS – “Have you ever noticed that we train people for GREATNESS as the people of God, but when someone starts embracing their greatness, they oftentimes get accused of being filled with vain ambition, worldliness or even sin? “ (continue reading…) #2. ANNE LAMOTT – I AM CUCKOO BUT HOPE IS ON THE WAY – (This is a year old but never out of date) “We are now in the third week of Advent, which is a big time of year for my Jesusy people. The new church year begins and a new note is struck: It is a…
Bob Jones
December 1, 2013