We all know life isn't easy. Many people are facing impossible challenges. Maybe you or someone you know are struggling to find hope, and paralyzing fear keeps them from moving forward. I know because that was me. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 6, 2020
Dr. Peter Murphy was a legend as well as a lecturer, known to virtually every forester in Alberta and many across Canada. His favorite place in the world was in the Alberta forests and mountains. A close second was anywhere with anyone he could pass on his passion for forestry. Peter spent the last day of his 90 years, tending the White Spruce Forest in St Albert. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 14, 2020
Matt Joy had a desire to serve his country in uniform that went back to his college years. When 9/11 happened, he remembers vividly wrestling with the idea while he was doing his undergrad in Theology. Ultimately, he chose to stay on the course because of a strong sense it was what he was meant to do. Little did he know that God had a plan in mind that would allow him to say yes to both directions. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 12, 2020
Listen. I want you to know that I’m a recovering alcohol, drug, and food addict. I’ve been arrested because of those things. That’s how Glennon Doyle started a conversation with a neighbor at a playground. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 24, 2020
Today is a crappy day. It’s Wednesday. I have a hate on for Wednesdays. And not just because Wednesday is hump day or its snowing outside. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 21, 2020
Large in thanks but small in size — that’s the advice of B.C.’s Dr. Bonnie Henry about how to enjoy Thanksgiving this weekend. Alberta’s chief medical officer seconded the emotion, "This is not a normal Thanksgiving.” There’s also a personal reason this is not a normal Thanksgiving. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 11, 2020
If memory serves Marlin Hum well, the year was 1984. Marlin and his wife Laura, accepted the invitation of Pastor Bob Jones, to become leaders in a growing youth ministry. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 1, 2020