SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT
Christmas 1818 a song was born on a silent night that would weave its way into the hearts of people around the world. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2020
MIDDLE CHURCH: FIRE CANNOT STOP REVOLUTIONARY LOVE
Around 5 AM on Saturday December 5, 2020, alarm bells rang out to the New York City Fire Department. There was a fire at the corner of 48th East and 7th St. The fire department was on the scene three minutes later, but it was too late to save the beautiful sanctuary of Middle Church. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 9, 2020
JOHN LENNON, ROCK AND JESUS
John Lennon, the “smart Beatle,” is considered one of the biggest influences on culture of the past century. He was on a search for meaning. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 8, 2020
CONTAGIOUS COURAGE WITH VAHEN KING
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
COCA-COLA 2020 CHRISTMAS SAGA
I'm not crying. You are. Coca-Cola released a new Christmas commercial that will melt your heart even if you drink Pepsi. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 28, 2020
THE PINE-SCENTED PROFESSOR: DR. PETER MURPHY
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
THE POWER OF A DREAM: MATT JOY
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
THE SUPER POWER OF YOUR STORY
If there was a secret super power for good, would you use it? (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 8, 2020
DON’T TAKE ANYTHING TO THE GRAVE: GLENNON DOYLE
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
I BELIEVE IN YESTERDAY WEDNESDAYS
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