CHRISTMAS MAKES EVERYTHING NEW
Love makes a promise to me and you, Christmas makes everything new. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 11, 2019
WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY IN SIBERIA
“They did what? In one day? That’s unbelievable. This is a gift from God.” Incredulous doesn’t come close to describing Pastor Ilya Bantseev’s reaction to the news. In Siberia, it was like Christmas in August. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
A Creature Was Stirring
“His hair was shoulder-length, his youthful face hid behind an abundance of shaggy beard. Over tight, faded blue jeans and an old, bulky knit, he had thrown his pride and joy — a sheepskin wrap.” Where were you when you first heard Jerry Forbes reading A Creature Was Stirring? For me it was December 1990, in our '82 Cutlass Sierra, the radio dial tuned to Edmonton’s 630 CHED. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
THE MIND OF GOD, SHELDON COOPER AND STRING THEORY
Sheldon Cooper was the first person I heard articulate the value of String Theory. He was actually the only person I've ever heard refer to String Theory - which has nothing to do with string. And Sheldon - of The Big Bang Theory sitcom - isn't even a real person. Enter Michio Kaku. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
A SAFETY OFFICER, COMFORT AND A TOE TAG
If all you ever experienced in life is comfort you would never need Hope. But comfort is not your only experience. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 6, 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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 17, 2019