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
THE TWEETS, TAGS, PINS, AND LIKES OF UNSOCIAL MEDIA
Think of this as a warning label for an addictive drug. Many people I know check and interact on social sites constantly throughout the day. And they have no idea how much actual time they spend on social media. Most of the major social network companies, as well as social content creators, are working hard every day to make their networks so addictive that you can't resist them. I know. I resist.
Bob JonesNovember 19, 2019
EDMONTON: LET’S TALK HOPE ON BELL LET’S TALK DAY
The Let's Talk Hope on Bell Let's Talk Day on January 29, 2020 isn't your typical conference. It's not about just listening to a speaker and then leaving. This is a conference where everyone gets to speak. Every voice is heard - from the student all the way to the CEO.
Bob JonesNovember 17, 2019
PTSD And Me: Craig Silverson’s Story Part 2
This is Part 2 of Cpl Craig Silverson's journey through PTSD. You can follow him at @CraigSilverson There was no escaping it! From helmet to boots. Once you stepped off, it was there. Moon dust. It was so fine, similar to baby powder, that underneath my feet tiny clouds would appear. To my surprise the landscape had changed and the terrain had become hard and clay like. Fractured. The stark contrast captivated me. An image that I would later see when I looked in the mirror. Underneath the surface and often barely evident was our biggest threat, Improvised Explosive Devices. Now my anger had become my own IED and the slightest thing would set me off! I desperately wanted my…
Bob JonesNovember 10, 2019
Douglas Blades: A Long Way From East Pubnico
Douglas Blades never imagined he would travel across Canada, become a regional director for a national corporation or live to age 91. Growing up in East Pubnico with a Grade 8 education, dreams carried folks only as far as West Pubnico, on the other side of Pubnico Harbour.
Bob JonesNovember 10, 2019
WHY WE REMEMBER
There were over 37 million soldiers and civilians casualties during what is known as "The Great War." 17 million deaths and over 20 million wounded give WWI the dubious distinction of being one of the bloodiest wars in history. Approximately 63,000 of the dead were Canadians. My grandfather fought for Canada at Vimy Ridge in 1917.
Bob JonesNovember 10, 2019