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GRIT: THE SURPRISING SECRET TO SUCCESS

In the immortal words of Mike Tyson, “Everybody has a plan until you get punched in the face!” Disappointments truly hurt. You bet they do. They sure don't make you happy. But what does make you happy is the grit to rise strong and press on. Just ask the 2019 Stanley Cup Champions, St Louis Blues and their biggest fan Laila Anderson.

Bob JonesJune 12, 2019

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Katelyn Murray’s Journey to a Cure

My name is Katelyn and if you can believe it I used to be a normal kid. I’ve always been short for my age but nothing like I am now. I haven’t grown at all because of my chemo treatments over the past two years.

Bob JonesMay 17, 2019

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5 CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS USED TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Often people don't believe a woman who says she is a victim of domestic violence if they see no bruises. Emotional wounds leave no visible bruises. My friend understands this completely.

Bob JonesMay 15, 2019

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WICKED STRONG: JOCELYN’S CANCER JOURNEY

“I have cancer.” Jocelyn’s voice sounded a million miles away. Unreal. Strong words I never expected to hear from my wife.

Bob JonesMay 11, 2019

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I’M A MOM AND CANCER WON’T CHANGE THAT

The thing is, being a mom doesn’t stop for anything. Not for blizzards, not for late nights, and not for cancer. It was July 2017, and I had just gone through another round of CT scans. Checking my voicemail, I heard the familiar voice of my oncologist. “Hi, Julie,” she says in her quiet, steady voice. “I have your lab results back and I’d like to discuss them with you.”

Bob JonesMay 9, 2019

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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.

Bob JonesMay 3, 2019

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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

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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.

Bob JonesApril 29, 2019

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THE STRENGTH OF MY WEAKNESS: VAHEN KING

Weaknesses! We all have them, but rarely do you see someone boasting about them. In fact, we view them as a negative thing, and try to hide them. We portray to the world this résumé full of all our key strengths and abilities. I want to challenge you by saying, God sees the résumé of your life, with all your failures and weaknesses and says, "I CAN USE THAT."

Bob JonesApril 29, 2019

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