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Bob Jones

Happily married to Jocelyn for 45 years. We have two adult sons, Cory and his wife Lynsey and their son Vincent and daughter Jayda; Jean Marc and his wife Angie and their three daughters, Quinn, Lena and Annora. I love inspiring people through communicating, blogging, and coaching. I enjoy writing, running, and reading. I'm a fan of the Double E, Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and Pats. Follow me on Twitter @bobjones49ers

HEY 2016! HERE WE COME Uncategorized

HEY 2016! HERE WE COME

Beginning with the end in mind isn’t so much about goal setting, it’s more like painting a picture of what your year will look like from the end backwards. Try it. Close your eyes and envision yourself looking back on your 2016, what do you see? What would you want said about your life as a result of how you lived? ONE WORD At North Pointe we're following a process borrowed from our friends at “OneWord365” For the past five years we've selected ONE WORD to prophetically shape the coming year. Our words have been: "REACH," "AWAKEN," "COURAGEOUS," and "HOPE." What ONE WORD would you want summing up your year? Your ONE WORD Your WORD - it can be a…
Bob Jones
January 6, 2016
16 KEYS TO LIVING FEARLESSLY Uncategorized

16 KEYS TO LIVING FEARLESSLY

Fear of rejection, heights, looking stupid, not getting the job, or not being good enough - whatever the fear, it can cruelly twist you out of shape. Fear may be good for keeping you safe but it will sideline your life from doing things that matter. I know that to be true because the list above holds some of my fears. I've relied on the following keys to persistently face fear. 16 Keys to Living Fearlessly Key #1 - A fearless life does not mean you fear less, it means you've found a purpose more powerful than your fears that emboldens you to act in spite of your fear. Key #2 - Living fearlessly is not acting foolishly or behaving…
Bob Jones
January 3, 2016
9 RESOLUTIONS WORTH MAKING Uncategorized

9 RESOLUTIONS WORTH MAKING

Resolutions can make a big difference in your life – even if you don’t do a perfect job sticking with them. And resolutions aren't just for January. They work in August, or September or whenever you apply them. Powerful changes tomorrow start with positive choices today. Which of these nine choices will rise to the top for you? 9 Resolutions Worth Making 1. Cut Others Some Slack Say "yes" to being offended less and reserving your anger for issues that really matter. 2. Cut Yourself Some Slack When you mess up, drop the ball or let people you care about down, do what you can to make it right, but be quick to move on and show yourself the same…
Bob Jones
December 30, 2015
FREE MOBILE BIBLE READING PLAN FOR 2016 Uncategorized

FREE MOBILE BIBLE READING PLAN FOR 2016

The Bible is worth reading. I've read hundreds of books - fiction and non-fiction - the Bible has the most enduring impact on my life. In 2016 I'll read through the Bible...again. "Pastor, don't you get tired of reading the same verses year after year?" That's one reason I read through the Bible each year - the verses don't get boring because I tend to forget them. The impact of the Bible is how the same verses and familiar stories can speak to me freshly in the moment I am experiencing. They can do the same for you - that's why I hope you'll follow our Reading Plan for 2016. Digging Deeper Daily We've picked out a Bible reading plan…
Bob Jones
December 30, 2015
THE TOP 5 POINTES OF VIEW FROM 2015 Uncategorized

THE TOP 5 POINTES OF VIEW FROM 2015

The stories of 2015 that most interested people include the miracle of a preemie baby's first year of life, finding healing from abuse, courageous faith and a gentleman football player. There were over 85,000 views from 158 countries. See if you were one of the top commentators here. 5. ABBA'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER: A TRUE STORYMy home life growing up was quite dysfunctional; I am the youngest of four, and knew from an early age that my mother never planned for a fourth child. My mother was a very heavy drinker and on medication for depression for years. She often threatened to leave when us kids got on her nerves. My father was explosively angry and prone to rage, and I…
Bob Jones
December 29, 2015
15 THINGS I DISCOVERED IN 2015 Uncategorized

15 THINGS I DISCOVERED IN 2015

When you're done learning, you're done. 2015 was a year of firsts - first grandson; first trip to Israel, Germany, France; first Caribbean cruise; first book published. It was a year of learning and discovery. 15 Things I Discovered In 2015 In random order of importance: 1. If you leave the window of your hotel room open overnight in Tiberias, Israel don't be surprised if you wake up to find pigeons roosting on your lampshade in the morning. 2. Grandkids are God's gift of family that can be returned to the manufacturers after every use. 3. Spider Mable is the greatest superhero in Edmonton. 4. Israel is a miracle. Jerusalem is unforgettable. Pilgrimage should be experienced by every believer. Walking…
Bob Jones
December 28, 2015
THE FORCE AWAKENS Uncategorized

THE FORCE AWAKENS

Star Wars is everywhere. The telling point for me was Jeremy Gifford’s video ad for North Pointe’s Christmas Eve service. The out takes were hilarious. He says his parched throat makes him sound like “Chewbacca.” Then he wheezed like a Wookie. I’m not a big Star Wars fan but even I didn’t need to ask, “Chew, who?” https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.c.gifford/videos/10153679898606480/ STAR WARS How big is the Star Wars phenomenon? It’s no Jedi mind trick that makes me know you’ll recognize some if not all of the following terms: “May the Force be with you.” “In a galaxy far, far away.” "Do or do not… there is no try." C3PO R2D2 Ewoks Wookies Skywalker Darth Vader Jedi Lightsabers FANTASY FICTION George Lucas created…
Bob Jones
December 17, 2015
HERE COME THE CAVERLYS Uncategorized

HERE COME THE CAVERLYS

Trevor and Cherise and their son Parker are part of our North Pointe family. Trevor will be ordained (becoming a "REV") on Sunday April 17th at 11:00am. (Leave a note for him below.) Trevor Caverly joined the pastoral staff at North Pointe on 01/01/16 as our "Connections Pastor." Trevor was an intern at North Pointe four years ago, working with youth. He is highly respected as a pastor in Alberta and BC. He returned to North Pointe with his wife, Cherice and son, Parker where Trevor is helping move us into our next chapter of ministry. There are many reasons we are excited to be at North Pointe. We are excited because we have felt this is God ordained, that…
Bob Jones
December 2, 2015
OUT OF THE ASHES: THE GIFFORDS’ STORY Uncategorized

OUT OF THE ASHES: THE GIFFORDS’ STORY

They will always remember the moment the windows simultaneously blew out in their home. Minutes earlier Phil Gifford had been on the roof trying to extinguish what he believed to be a chimney fire. Phil, a volunteer firefighter, was familiar with chimney fires. His wife Tess had smelled smoke and so he used a ladder to get on the roof for a better assessment. NOT OUR HOME It was Thursday November 19th, 2015. Phil started to rip off parts of the roof to to get a better look at the source of the smoke. As he worked, his thought was, "I'm not going to let a fire get our farmhouse." Tess called the fire department while Phil rigged up garden…
Bob Jones
November 25, 2015
A CANADIAN’S VIEW OF REFUGEES: STEVE HERTZOG’S STORY Uncategorized

A CANADIAN’S VIEW OF REFUGEES: STEVE HERTZOG’S STORY

It’s the children I will always remember. At least two dozen of them. As soon as they saw our little convoy of vehicles turn up the dirt road to the refugee camp, they emerged from the dilapidated tents and abandoned, boarded-up apartment buildings they now called home and ran right for us. Dressed in dirty hand-me-downs, they smiled and giggled and kibitzed with one another as they looked us over with bright, curious eyes, full of life. Good to see kids are still kids - even here - I thought. This is a guest post from Steve Hertzog, past President of Vanguard College and new Regional Director for Eurasia with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Steve and his wife Patti…
Bob Jones
November 22, 2015