They will know we are Christians by our T-shirts. Or, if you're a child of the 80's, by our bumper stickers. Or in the last 15 months, by demonstrations for freedom from COVID restrictions. T's, stickers and protests are a far cry from what Jesus had to say to his followers. (more…)
Bob JonesJune 20, 2021
My wife loves reading other's people's mail. Jocelyn's been pouring over a letter written 2000 years ago to a group of Greek followers of Jesus. There are 104 verses in the letter. She memorized every word. Listening to her recite is an endearing way to bring the New Testament book of Philippians to life. She had me at "grace and peace to you.” (more…)
Bob JonesJune 16, 2021
Teamwork makes the dream work. That saying was no truer than in the Leap of Faith campaign. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each one on our team. (more…)
Bob JonesJune 13, 2021
Larry Beardy travelled by train from Churchill, Manitoba, to the Anglican residential school in Dauphin, Manitoba—a journey of 1,200 kilometres. Larry remembers that as soon as the younger children realized that they were leaving their parents behind, they cried. He called the trip the "train of tears." (more…)
Bob JonesJune 6, 2021
I knew this day would come, but even in knowing I was not prepared for it to happen. I miss my father's hands. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 29, 2021
Resilience is the ability to withstand, adapt and grow in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy and stress. It’s the ability to transcend despite all the odds. Resilience is the single quality we all need now to go where no one has gone before. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 28, 2021
"Happily" can be "ever after." Peter and Evie Kozak know this to be true. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 24, 2021
It’s now 8 a.m. in Israel as I type this. I am bleary-eyed and nervous. I second-guess every noise I hear. Is that the rumble of a garbage truck? Or is it Iron Dome? Is that a siren in a neighboring city? Or is it an ambulance or the noise of my kids watching TV? (more…)
Bob JonesMay 15, 2021