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LIFE CENTRE: THE REST OF THE STORIES

A lifetime ago, or so it seems, teens and young adults from across Montreal, came together every Friday night on the West Island at a gathering called the Life Centre. Three decades later, where are they now? What happened to the youth of the Life Centre? How did their experience in a Christian youth group influence the rest of their lives? (more…)
Bob Jones
August 31, 2020
Life Formation

Confessions Of A Proverbial Fool

One year ago, October 24, 2015 I checked off an item on my spiritual bucket list — I finished memorizing the Book of Proverbs. In my journal I noted: “Memorization completed. Reserved elation. Grateful for the experience, the insights and for HIS grace that provided the drive and discipline. Now to review! Hopefully re-memorizing takes much less effort and yields even more delight.” (more…)
Bob Jones
August 30, 2020
Life FormationLife Stories

8 THINGS TO STOP DOING TO YOUR LIFE

A friend answered opportunity's knock in 2012, and followed her dream to study medicine in London, England. It meant she had to stop believing she couldn't cope without friends, familiarity and her usual routine. In the long run she not only received an education, she found a lifetime partner while in England. They were married in April 2014. (more…)
Jones Bob
August 4, 2020
Life Formation

12 QUALITIES OF LEADERS WHO LAST

Spending five days with the leaders of some of the largest churches in Canada surfaces a lot of success secrets. Fifteen of the leaders have over 35 years of ministry and marriage experience. They've soared when so many others have flamed out. Here are 12 qualities I observed in them. (more…)
Bob Jones
August 2, 2020
Life FormationLife Stories

Child Soldier: The Jennifer Mitchell Story

Nine-year old Jennifer held her breath until she felt she would pass out. She begged herself, lie still. Just a bit longer. Rebel soldiers of Uganda’s murderous leader – Joseph Kony - would surely move on. The soldiers’ boots were inches from Jennifer's and her seven-year old sister’s bodies. And then one of the soldier’s stepped on her sister and the little girl cried out. (more…)
Bob Jones
July 24, 2020
Life Formation

BEING A BIG SPEND FRIEND

On Saturday July 25th, Jocelyn and I will shop local in St Albert. I’ll purchase flowers for Jocelyn from Charmed Floral Design (win/win) and head over to Grandin Bakery to pick up sausage rolls and the best tasting Maple Donuts in the world. We’re Big Spend Friends and we hope you’ll become one too. (more…)
Bob Jones
July 23, 2020