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Just Walk Across The Room Uncategorized

Just Walk Across The Room

My wife and I are runners. We’ve completed a 10-miler; a couple of half-marathons and a full marathon. One of the unexpected things I learned to appreciate about running is the "runners culture." The Runners Culture Runners have a culture all their own - language, customs, gear and camaraderie. What I love most about the culture is the runners’ "greeting." When runners encounter runners they ALWAYS acknowledge each other - its one of the rules of running. In passing, they lift a hand to wave, or tip their cap, or offer a “Good morning” or an encouraging, “Keep going!” or the awesome words, “You guys are making it look so easy!” Sometimes its just a smile. Jocelyn and I seldom…
Bob Jones
April 23, 2014
VISITING NORTH POINTE AT EASTER Uncategorized

VISITING NORTH POINTE AT EASTER

Visiting a church for the first time can be an adventure, especially at Easter. Its nice to know what to expect, right? You’d love to ask, but you’re not sure who to ask or even if your question sounds silly. 6 Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting North Pointe 1. What should I wear? We are a “come as you are” church. You’ll see all kinds of people and all kinds of styles. Some will wear a suit and tie (men or women). Some will wear a dress (women). Some will wear jeans and t-shirts. You may even see shorts (even if the weather isn’t warm enough – its Edmonton, eh). Of all weekends, Easter tends to be a time to…
Bob Jones
April 18, 2014
7 CLOUT KILLERS AND HOW TO DEFEAT THEM Uncategorized

7 CLOUT KILLERS AND HOW TO DEFEAT THEM

 I like the word “clout.” Say it out loud. How does it sound? Powerful, right? It instantly conjures up the image of someone who is influential. That's why I like Jenni Catron’s book, “Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence.” For the nine years Catron worked in the music business she had a front row seat to the dreamers. It took a crisis of purpose to force her to recognize the shaky foundation upon which she had built all of her own dreams. She had been driven by forces that lulled her into believing she had power that she never had. Catron writes about the fears that can kill clout and the ways in which faith can build a godly kind…
Bob Jones
April 13, 2014
Imagine Walking Where Jesus Walked Uncategorized

Imagine Walking Where Jesus Walked

I grew up watching Hockey Night in Canada. Year after year, I saw Maple Leaf Gardens only on a TV screen. Some Saturday nights I wondered what it would feel like to be AT the game? My wondering was answered in 1972 when my dad and I went to see the 2nd game of the Canada-Russia Summit series at Maple Leaf Gardens. It was incredible to be in the building I had only imagined. The ice surface seemed smaller than I thought it would be, but seeing and smelling the arena and feeling the energy of the crowd was a memory of a lifetime. Imagine being in the places you've read or heard about from the Bible. The Wailing Wall...The…
Bob Jones
April 2, 2014
SEEKING ALLAH, FINDING JESUS Uncategorized

SEEKING ALLAH, FINDING JESUS

"Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus" presents a gripping and deeply personal account of Nabeel Qureshi’s journey to faith in Jesus. Qureshi’s story of family, friends, and faith, intertwined with insights into Islam, helped me understand the Muslim world in new ways and see the powerful ways in which God is meeting seekers today. March 7, 2017 - "My family and I have received the news that I have advanced stomach cancer, and the clinical prognosis is quite grim. Nonetheless, we are going to pursue healing aggressively, both medical and miraculous, relying on God and the fact that He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. In the past few days my spirits have soared and sank…
Bob Jones
March 30, 2014
Noah, Lions, Tigers and Snakes, O My! Revisited Uncategorized

Noah, Lions, Tigers and Snakes, O My! Revisited

“Noah” is Hollywood’s first Biblical epic in 50 years and its creating controversy of blockbuster proportions. It has already pulled off one Biblical-sized miracle - uniting Jewish, Christian, and Muslim leaders - in opposition to it. REVIEW: I wrote the above before seeing the film. I saw "Noah" on opening night. Unfortunately, that experience is one of my life's regrets. The film has managed to unite most religious and non-religious movie goers in opposition to the movie. I'm not sure which Bible the producers were trying to stay true to, but it wasn't the Bible I read. I am glad that one of THE major events in world history was addressed but sad that a huge opportunity was missed. My…
Bob Jones
March 26, 2014
19 Quotes About Money You Can Take To The Bank Uncategorized

19 Quotes About Money You Can Take To The Bank

The following quotes about money will open up a richer view of your finances and future. 1. Golden Money Rules i. Give 10%. The first 10% of income is to be given back to God. Don’t mess with this priority. ii. Save 10%. The next 10% is saved for your future. RRSP’s or TFSA’s. iii. Put aside 3 months emergency funds. iv. Don’t go into debt. If you must go into debt, pay it down as soon as you can. v. Delay gratification. Say “no” to impulse spending. Wait 48 hours before buying something of value. Save to buy. vi. Save when the saving is good. Wealth flows from savings, not income. When an unexpected windfall occurs, its important to…
Bob Jones
March 16, 2014
The Vow Uncategorized

The Vow

Kim and Krickitt Carpenter are a couple who know the power of a promise kept. Less than 10 weeks after their September 1993 wedding ceremony, the Carpenters were in a nightmarish auto accident that badly injured them both and left Krickitt comatose. Though doctors initially doubted she would survive, she rallied, regaining consciousness and, eventually, most of her physical abilities. But the trauma to her brain caused retrograde amnesia, erasing virtually her entire memory of the previous 18 months—including any recollection of the man she had fallen in love with and married. "I lost about a two-year period," Krickitt told Oprah back in 1996. "I was in diapers, and they hand-fed me, and they had to teach me how to…
Jones Bob
March 14, 2014
13 Quotes From One of the 20th Century’s Greatest Heroes Uncategorized

13 Quotes From One of the 20th Century’s Greatest Heroes

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the most famous theologians and martyrs of the 20th century (February 4, 1906 - April 9, 1945). He was a German writer, a musician, and a pastor. He courageously stood against Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party. His beliefs and convictions ultimately cost him his life in a Nazi concentration camp. Bonhoeffer's life and writings influenced my life as young believer. For over 40 years Bonhoeffer's statement, "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die" has been like a familiar tune played over and over in my spirit. In a year of COURAGE, let these 13 Bonhoeffer quotes inspire you to live a courageous faith and become a 21st century hero. The…
Bob Jones
March 9, 2014
THE IMAGE OF JESUS TODAY Uncategorized

THE IMAGE OF JESUS TODAY

“Ecce Homo” ("Behold the Man") was a prized Spanish fresco — for over a century - the pride of the Sanctuary of Mercy Church in Borja, near Zaragoza. The condition of the painting was gradually deteriorating. Can The Man Be Saved? A concerned, eighty year-old congregant was distraught over its worsening condition. She decided to take matters into her own hands and attempted to restore the painting. What was left looks like a child’s finger painting. Art historians are now discussing if the painting can be saved. The Image of Jesus The story reminds me of well intentioned academics who alter the image of Jesus in an attempt to fit a value system they feel will help people see Jesus…
Bob Jones
March 4, 2014