Larry Beardy travelled by train from Churchill, Manitoba, to the Anglican residential school in Dauphin, Manitoba—a journey of 1,200 kilometres. Larry remembers that as soon as the younger children realized that they were leaving their parents behind, they cried. He called the trip the "train of tears." (more…)
Bob JonesJune 6, 2021
I knew this day would come, but even in knowing I was not prepared for it to happen. I miss my father's hands. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 29, 2021
Resilience is the ability to withstand, adapt and grow in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy and stress. It’s the ability to transcend despite all the odds. Resilience is the single quality we all need now to go where no one has gone before. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 28, 2021
"Happily" can be "ever after." Peter and Evie Kozak know this to be true. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 24, 2021
It’s now 8 a.m. in Israel as I type this. I am bleary-eyed and nervous. I second-guess every noise I hear. Is that the rumble of a garbage truck? Or is it Iron Dome? Is that a siren in a neighboring city? Or is it an ambulance or the noise of my kids watching TV? (more…)
Bob JonesMay 15, 2021
A couple of weeks back I talked about our church pausing in person ministry not our government. Maybe it’s time to do it again. I am very not fine. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 13, 2021
Dear Quinn and Lena, my granddaughters. I know you’re too young to read this now. I’m writing before the fact so that whatever happens in your life this note will remind you of important, unshakable truths. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 12, 2021