THE GARRATTS: TIME FOR FREEDOM
The clock on the wall recorded the time as 09:37. For Kevin Garratt time was something he had lost. (more…)
Bob JonesJanuary 5, 2020
THE WISDOM OF WINSTON: 5 DAILY DECISIONS
My mother's family endured the Luftwaffe's relentless bombing of London during World War II. Hitler sought to destroy London in an attempt to demoralize the population and force the British to come to terms. In a time of war, words don't carry as much weight as bombs - unless you're listening to the words of Winston Churchill. (more…)
Bob JonesJanuary 4, 2020
8 LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM CYRUS THE GREAT
Historians refer to Cyrus as “the most amiable of conquerors,” and the first emperor to found his empire on generosity instead of violence and tyranny. At one point he controlled one of the greatest Empires ever seen - modern day Iran. (more…)
Jones BobJanuary 3, 2020
17 LIFE LESSONS FROM 2017
,Some things never go out of style. Seventeen lifelong lessons learned in 2017. (more…)
Bob JonesJanuary 1, 2020
CAREGIVERS AT CHRISTMAS
This is what happens when a terminally ill child dies in Santa’s arms. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY IN SIBERIA
“They did what? In one day? That’s unbelievable. This is a gift from God.” Incredulous doesn’t come close to describing Pastor Ilya Bantseev’s reaction to the news. In Siberia, it was like Christmas in August. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
A SAFETY OFFICER, COMFORT AND A TOE TAG
If all you ever experienced in life is comfort you would never need Hope. But comfort is not your only experience. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 6, 2019
Mary Did You Know?
If anyone knew Jesus was virgin born, it was Mary. Her silence at the cross is proof that her story was indeed true. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 3, 2019
CHANTYL PETERSON’S GIFT OF LIFE
Chantyl Peterson was your typical five-year old - all smiles and adventure. That is until the nose bleeds and constant bruising started. Who could foresee how a New York firefighter, a bone marrow match and 9/11 would come together in Chantyl's life. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 1, 2019
Douglas Blades: A Long Way From East Pubnico
Douglas Blades never imagined he would travel across Canada, become a regional director for a national corporation or live to age 91. Growing up in East Pubnico with a Grade 8 education, dreams carried folks only as far as West Pubnico, on the other side of Pubnico Harbour. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 10, 2019