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FROM ALCOHOLIC TO AWESOME

Have you ever had a stroke of bad luck that started a domino effect to disaster? Shannon Reeve's new semi-truck and his life long dream were in shambles. There were fuel bills, insurance bills, repair bills, no money to cover medical bills and a $130k loan that was screaming for payments. Shannon was suicidal. His marriage teetered on disaster. He drowned his sorrows in an endless flow of alcohol. (more…)

Bob JonesOctober 20, 2019

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My Face Was On Fire: Cheryl’s Story

My name is Cheryl Turner. I’m a recovered drug addict and a follower of Jesus Christ. (more…)

Bob JonesOctober 10, 2019

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WHAT DAVID SAW SAVED HIS LIFE

Come as you are. Four words that change lives. The phrase beams with welcome, and acceptance. It’s judgment free. (more…)

Bob JonesOctober 9, 2019

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MESSY BUT BEAUTIFUL

When my husband told me that our sixteen year old had come out to him as transgender, I laughed. I thought it was some weird joke I didn’t understand. John may as well have said Sam was on a spaceship headed toward Jupiter. I was shocked and confused; it made no sense to me. (more…)

Bob JonesOctober 5, 2019

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AMANDA’S STORY: NOW IS MY TIME

"Pastor Bob, if there is ever any way my story is able to help, I would love to save someone many unnecessary years of agony." Amanda's agony was a painful part of her past and a redemptive part of her future. (more…)

Bob JonesOctober 3, 2019

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PTSD And Me: Cpl Craig Silverson’s Story

My friend Craig Silverson is a Canadian veteran of Afghanistan and a brother in the faith. I admire his courage. You can follow Craig on Twitter at @CraigSilverson. (more…)

Bob JonesOctober 3, 2019

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RUNNING TO THE ROAR: BARBARA WINTERS

"When you are dying, you need to be told how loved you are." She was an anonymous hero desperately laboring to save the life of a reservist mortally wounded at the cenotaph of Canada's Unknown Soldier. Who was this woman? Where did she find her courage? (more…)

Bob JonesSeptember 28, 2019

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THE ONE ABOUT TERRY FOX, RYAN JESPERSEN AND PRAYER

You should have seen them. So well behaved. And their singing was heartfelt. In addition to a Hawk Nelson rendition, they created their own worship terminology - “Whoop! Whoop! Jesus cares!” A chapel for Kindergarten to Grade 4 students. It was my privilege to speak to the students at Ecole Broxton Park in Spruce Grove, Alberta. (more…)

Bob JonesSeptember 25, 2019

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12 TRUTHS FROM LIFE AND WRITING: ANNE LAMOTT

A few days before she turned 61, Anne Lamott wrote down everything she knew for sure about life and writing. There's not a lot of certainty in life but Anne does a candid and humorous job of pointing out twelve of her "for sures." (more…)

Bob JonesSeptember 18, 2019

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HOPE DOESN’T GIVE UP: ANNE LAMOTT

My love for all things Anne Lamott started with her book, Traveling Mercies. She had me at the introduction. Anne’s candor, sense of humor and humility are irresistible. I am partial to people who exude hope. (more…)

Bob JonesSeptember 18, 2019

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