3 LIFE LESSONS FROM KRISTEN FERSOVITCH
When someone dear to you dies, the lessons you learn about life are priceless. (more…)
Bob JonesSeptember 1, 2020
LIFE CENTRE: THE REST OF THE STORIES
A lifetime ago, or so it seems, teens and young adults from across Montreal, came together every Friday night on the West Island at a gathering called the Life Centre. Three decades later, where are they now? What happened to the youth of the Life Centre? How did their experience in a Christian youth group influence the rest of their lives? (more…)
Bob JonesAugust 31, 2020
Confessions Of A Proverbial Fool
One year ago, October 24, 2015 I checked off an item on my spiritual bucket list — I finished memorizing the Book of Proverbs. In my journal I noted: “Memorization completed. Reserved elation. Grateful for the experience, the insights and for HIS grace that provided the drive and discipline. Now to review! Hopefully re-memorizing takes much less effort and yields even more delight.” (more…)
Bob JonesAugust 30, 2020
FOOTBALL, FAMILY AND COVID
2020 marks the first summer in three decades that football is not on the calendar for our family. (more…)
Bob JonesAugust 25, 2020
C. S. LEWIS’ VIEW ON COVID SENSIBILITIES
C. S. Lewis’ words, written 72 years ago, ring with some relevance for us. Just replace “atomic bomb” with “coronavirus.” (more…)
Bob JonesAugust 25, 2020
12 QUALITIES OF LEADERS WHO LAST
Spending five days with the leaders of some of the largest churches in Canada surfaces a lot of success secrets. Fifteen of the leaders have over 35 years of ministry and marriage experience. They've soared when so many others have flamed out. Here are 12 qualities I observed in them. (more…)
Bob JonesAugust 2, 2020
BENAIAH AND THE TERRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
Benaiah is one of the most inconceivable and inspirational lives in history. His story relates to us living through COVID. Have you heard of Benaiah? (more…)
Bob JonesAugust 2, 2020
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT
Try as I might, I find myself leaving home without it. New habits are hard to learn, no matter how important they are. (more…)
Bob JonesJuly 26, 2020
Child Soldier: The Jennifer Mitchell Story
Nine-year old Jennifer held her breath until she felt she would pass out. She begged herself, lie still. Just a bit longer. Rebel soldiers of Uganda’s murderous leader – Joseph Kony - would surely move on. The soldiers’ boots were inches from Jennifer's and her seven-year old sister’s bodies. And then one of the soldier’s stepped on her sister and the little girl cried out. (more…)
Bob JonesJuly 24, 2020
BEING A BIG SPEND FRIEND
On Saturday July 25th, Jocelyn and I will shop local in St Albert. I’ll purchase flowers for Jocelyn from Charmed Floral Design (win/win) and head over to Grandin Bakery to pick up sausage rolls and the best tasting Maple Donuts in the world. We’re Big Spend Friends and we hope you’ll become one too. (more…)
Bob JonesJuly 23, 2020