The Witches of Bucha
When nightfall descends on a suburban area northwest of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, the Witches of Bucha come alive. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 6, 2024
The Spy Who Danced For Joy
I was the spy who danced and sang in prison, gave names to my interrogators and saw God do miracles. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 31, 2024
GARRATTS ARRESTED IN CHINA
Its not everyday your friends make headlines. I wasn't expecting to see Kevin and Julia Garratt on the front page of the Globe and Mail newspaper...or any newspaper for that matter. But there they were. Couple Detained By China. Never did I think that they would be making International news. (See update below) Not that what they've committed their life to isn't news worthy. I first met them in Dorval, Quebec. A mutual friend introduced us. Kevin and Julia shared their passion of moving to China and raising their family there. That was thirty years ago. A Coffee Shop in China April 2014 was the last I heard from them. Julia was teaching courses at a University. They were owners…
Bob JonesOctober 31, 2024
National Hermit Day – October 29th
October 29th is National Hermit Day. Give yourself permission to be a hermit and withdraw, go offline, and breathe. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 26, 2024
Honest Conversations Around Gender Incongruence: Kyla Gillespie
Kyla Gillespie started her hockey career on a boys team. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 22, 2024
Bulimia Has A Name
Those battling bulimia eat because of their shame and throw up because of their guilt. Many, like Brenda, find healing. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 22, 2024
Wailing, Flailing, and the Freedom of Managing Anxiety
On his first day on the job as a chaplain resident in a major hospital, Steve Cuss was touring the facility with his supervisor. As they were finishing the tour, Steve’s pager started buzzing. So did his anxiety. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 17, 2024
The Last Paddleboard
Imagine a sunny, calm Thanksgiving morning at one of Canada’s most pristine lakes on a paddleboard. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 17, 2024
Superhumans of Ukraine
They call them superhumans. Their strength is in what they have lost. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 12, 2024
White Bird and What Happened to Never Again?
White Bird is an emotionally riveting film about the courage of kindness. In a time when the promise of “never again” is in jeopardy, this is a must-see movie. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 10, 2024