RACHEL HELD EVANS: INSPIRED WOMAN OF VALOR
The late Kosuke Koyama - pastor, theologian - imagined Jesus says this to those who see him upon death: “You’ve had a difficult journey. You must be tired, and dirty. Let me wash your feet. The banquet’s ready.” Koyama’s image rings true about Rachel Held Evans. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 5, 2019
PASTORS BURNING OUT SHOULDERING BURDENS
Pastors are an endangered species in North America. The women and men who accepted a call to shepherd congregations through their valleys of the shadow of death have broad shoulders. But even the best are falling prey to deadly burdens. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 3, 2019
3 INSPIRING READS FOR YOUR SUMMER
Summer's here and the reading is easy. Here's three great reads to chill with. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 2, 2019
17 Courageous Statements You Need to Hear
Courage is a curious thing. Those who appear courageous wish they didn't because it means they've had to face something that nearly scared the life out of them. They've come through hell. Or maybe they're still on the journey. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 1, 2019
10 INDISPENSABLE BOOKS
Choosing which ones would go and which would stay was one of the harder decisions of my life. Books are my friends and I had over one thousand of them in my office at North Pointe. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 1, 2019
JORDAN’S JOURNEY FOR A CURE
Pete and Christa Gagnon started 2016 with good cheer for family and friends: “As the New Year approaches us with new hopes, here is wishing you and your family a wonderful year ahead.” Four days into 2016 I received an email from Christa. She said their 5 year old daughter Jordan had been ill. It was serious. Doctors’ initial diagnosis was leaning towards GAN - Giant Axonal Neuropathy - a rare, incurable, terminal, genetic disorder. Say that last phrase again - slowly - to let it sink in on you. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 1, 2019
FEARLESS IN 21 DAYS
I ran into the house clammy and panicked. I did not want to be alone. But, I also unquestionably did not want to share my tormenting thoughts with anyone else. Are You OK? Concerned by my frantic behavior, my husband asked, “Are you okay?” “I’m fine,” I lied, as I handed off the kids for bedtime. I hurried to my bedroom. “How does God deal with suicide? Would I really go to hell? How would my family deal with it? Would I ever actually have the guts to do it?” I locked my door, longing to leave these forceful thoughts on the other side of it, but they followed me to my bed, the place I always ran to when…
Bob JonesMay 1, 2019
WHY TONY CAMPOLO WILL MAKE YOU SEE RED
Dr. Tony Campolo has never been accused of being boring. (more…)
Bob JonesApril 29, 2019
Depression: My Story by Brock Harrison
Just write, Harrison. For the love of God, write. This speech needs to be locked in a week and you don’t even have an outline. So write. Like you’ve done a thousand times before. (more…)
Bob JonesApril 29, 2019