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FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY

Cue the Star Wars music. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away it is a period when Church Online in Alberta is viewed as a Rebel outpost. Well, it wasn’t really that long ago. How about February 2020? (more…)

Bob JonesMay 10, 2020

Health Matters Life Formation

MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CHURCH

Think about how we respond to mental illness in the church. A woman diagnosed with cancer experiences sympathy, hugs, prayers and casseroles. A woman diagnosed with a mental illness experiences silence, suspicion, blame, and far too often, shame. That’s called “stigma.” There is no stigma with cancer, heart disease or diabetes. How did we get to the place where those who are struggling with their mental health feel like they must hide in shame? (more…)

Bob JonesMay 8, 2020

Health Matters Life Formation

WE RISE AGAIN: THE WOMEN PHYSICIANS CHOIR

Music moves us. And heals us. We Rise Again excels at both, making it one of Canada's favorite songs of the Covid crisis. (more…)

Bob JonesMay 1, 2020

Life Formation

DON’T LEAVE ISOLATION WITHOUT IT

Before you know it, the curve will flatten, serology tests will increase, and isolation will be relaxed. The eyes of Canadians are on Americans and Saskatchewan as they pave the return from physical distancing. (more…)

Bob JonesApril 25, 2020

Life Formation

A WAR ROOM MAKES ROOM FOR GOD

When was the last time you heard of a woman giving up precious closet space? Credit a pandemic and the movie War Room for that remarkable choice. (more…)

Bob JonesApril 21, 2020

Life Formation

OUR CHILDREN ARE HEROES TOO

We are at war. In a war, no one sets out to be a hero, they just do what they must and in the chaos of battle they become heroes. They don't describe themselves as courageous. "I'm just doing my job." (more…)

Bob JonesApril 19, 2020

Life Formation

CURATED POSTS AND THE NEW THIRD PLACE

Online is the new third place. And third place isn't bad. Home and workplace are the usual first and second social environments. With cafes, churches, clubs and libraries closed for COVID, online now occupies third place. (more…)

Bob JonesApril 16, 2020

Life Formation

HOW A CRISIS CAN LEAD TO A RENEWED PURPOSE

In difficult days, it’s easy to drift into counting what you’ve lost but good leaders look to find what we’ve gained. And when you do, you’ll see how a crisis can be a catalyst for hidden ideas, sharper focus, new growth and a renewed purpose. (more…)

Bob JonesApril 16, 2020

Life Formation Life Stories

FROM THE FRONTLINES: JORDAN MAJEAU

We like to post pictures of good moments. Joy is an emotion worth sharing. Celebrating your wins, feelings, gratitude, and happiness are not necessarily evidence of narcissism gone wild. If you are enjoying a victory, I'm genuinely happy for you. (more…)

Bob JonesApril 12, 2020

Health Matters Life Formation

WHAT YOU CAN LEARN IN A PANDEMIC

This whole COVID crisis is sad, senseless, and at times, traumatic. When psychologists work with trauma, a key feature to helping someone work through trauma is to help them find the potential positive outcomes they can effect. Find the lesson. (more…)

Bob JonesApril 5, 2020

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