CAREGIVERS AT CHRISTMAS
This is what happens when a terminally ill child dies in Santa’s arms.
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY IN SIBERIA
“They did what? In one day? That’s unbelievable. This is a gift from God.” Incredulous doesn’t come close to describing Pastor Ilya Bantseev’s reaction to the news. In Siberia, it was like Christmas in August.
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
A Creature Was Stirring
“His hair was shoulder-length, his youthful face hid behind an abundance of shaggy beard. Over tight, faded blue jeans and an old, bulky knit, he had thrown his pride and joy — a sheepskin wrap.” Where were you when you first heard Jerry Forbes reading A Creature Was Stirring? For me it was December 1990, in our '82 Cutlass Sierra, the radio dial tuned to Edmonton’s 630 CHED.
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
THE MIND OF GOD, SHELDON COOPER AND STRING THEORY
Sheldon Cooper was the first person I heard articulate the value of String Theory. He was actually the only person I've ever heard refer to String Theory - which has nothing to do with string. And Sheldon - of The Big Bang Theory sitcom - isn't even a real person. Enter Michio Kaku.
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
A SAFETY OFFICER, COMFORT AND A TOE TAG
If all you ever experienced in life is comfort you would never need Hope. But comfort is not your only experience.
Bob JonesDecember 6, 2019
Mary Did You Know?
If anyone knew Jesus was virgin born, it was Mary. Her silence at the cross is proof that her story was indeed true.
Bob JonesDecember 3, 2019
OVERWHELMED: WHEN LIFE MAKES YOU SAY “UNCLE”
Overwhelmed. You know the feeling. You skipped breakfast. And lunch. Your boss moved your deadline to this afternoon and you forgot to take your kid to the dentist. And you haven't started your Christmas shopping.
Bob JonesDecember 1, 2019
CHANTYL PETERSON’S GIFT OF LIFE
Chantyl Peterson was your typical five-year old - all smiles and adventure. That is until the nose bleeds and constant bruising started. Who could foresee how a New York firefighter, a bone marrow match and 9/11 would come together in Chantyl's life.
Bob JonesDecember 1, 2019
6 WINNING LESSONS FROM GREY CUP COACH MIKE O’SHEA
Mike O’Shea was a winner long before the gun sounded to conclude the 107th Grey Cup in which his Winnipeg Blue Bombers ended the longest active Grey Cup drought. This is Grey Cup win number four, and O’Shea’s first as a head coach.
Bob JonesNovember 24, 2019
5 WORLD CLASS LESSONS IN RESILIENCE
The aftermath of Canada’s 2:1 quarter-final loss to England was gut-wrenching. As the final whistle blew, English players rushed the field to celebrate. Canadians dropped to their knees in disappointment.
Bob JonesNovember 22, 2019