Azalea Lehndorff 's idea was to build classrooms in Afghanistan for girls. She felt empowered and saw an opportunity to do something huge for a better world - she's one of my heroes. (more…)
Jones BobJune 16, 2019
Starbucks coffeehouses became my new meeting places when I transitioned out of North Pointe's office space. I like the lattes but I love the unexpected connections with people. Like the one I had on Friday. Waiting in line to pick up my flat white I couldn't help but notice the tattoos of a woman seated to my right. It's not polite to stare but I was tempted. Have you ever noticed that your eyes sometimes just gravitate to people with tattoos? There’s something about tattoos that can really make someone stand out in a crowd. (more…)
Bob JonesJune 15, 2019
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. (more…)
Bob JonesJune 12, 2019
Emily P. Freeman is dedicated to helping you create space for your soul to breathe so you can discern your next right thing in love. Doing the right thing consistently is a tall order and Emily delivers. (more…)
Bob JonesJune 2, 2019
We live in a beautiful, tragic, complicated world. Emotional, intellectual, and spiritual turbulence is a part of life. Turbulence creates uncertainty. Life isn't OK. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 26, 2019
My therapist said I have acute personality disorder. I was like, “I know, right?” If you've met Joanne Goodwin you can hear her unforgettable voice in your head. It only takes once and she's got you for life. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 22, 2019
Uncertainty surrounds you. "What if she gets sick?" "What if the company gets sold?" Or, "What if she lied?" "What if he dies?" (more…)
Bob JonesMay 20, 2019
Here are 13 things to stop that can be the start of something fantastic for your marriage. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 18, 2019
Scot McKnight is a theologian and a storyteller, which makes for the best combo in communicating complex concepts. The theological term for his subject is "ecclesiology." The everyday term is "what-the-church-is-all-about." The kind of church Scot McKnight describes in A Fellowship of Differents isn’t your parent’s church or for that matter your grandparents’ church. It's way older than that, going all the way back to the New Testament. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 14, 2019