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APOLOGETICS ISN’T APOLOGIZING Uncategorized

APOLOGETICS ISN’T APOLOGIZING

As I sat in my room I remember thinking, “I have believed there was a God for as long as I can remember, but why do I believe it? I knew that if someone asked me to offer a reason for why I believed God existed I would have nothing to say.” This, from the heart of a young adult. Why Do You Believe? Christians abandon their faith because they are not prepared to answer some of the simplest arguments against God. Why do you believe what you believe? Knowing what you believe gets you to the starting line. Know why you believe gets you across the finish line. Erich and Laurie Reule are parents of four beautiful daughters. Erich…
Bob Jones
July 8, 2018
DAVID AND GOLIATH: MALCOLM GLADWELL Uncategorized

DAVID AND GOLIATH: MALCOLM GLADWELL

Malcolm Gladwell has authored best-sellers about the power of timing, tipping points, ideas, love, death and miracles. None of them could sustain his Christian faith. Gladwell says, “I was raised in a Christian home in Southwestern Ontario. My parents took time each morning to read the Bible and pray. Both my brothers are devout. My sister-in-law is a Mennonite pastor. I have had a different experience from the rest of my family. I was the only one to move away from Canada. And I have been the only one to move away from the Church." Finding God's Power In The Least Likely Place "I have always believed in God. I have grasped the logic of Christian faith. What I have…
Bob Jones
July 6, 2018
REFUSING TO GIVE cANCER POWER: MITCH DICK Uncategorized

REFUSING TO GIVE cANCER POWER: MITCH DICK

cancer – small “c” because I refuse to give it any power - is something that happens to someone else and you feel sad for them and thankful it's not you, until it happens to you. Mitch Dick is a lifelong Montreal Canadians fan, happily married to Brad, mom to Arielle and April, and a recent cancer patient. She had her first chemo treatment on June 28th, 2018. You'll love Mitch's writing style on her Facebook page or blog - vulnerable, humorous and hopeful. Thank you Mitch for inviting us into your journey to peace. Mitch and Brad Dick are the hard working owners of Bounceroo!  North Pointe uses Bounceroo! for all our important events - like Anthem Kids and Youth…
Bob Jones
June 30, 2018
JOHN, JEREMY AND AARON’S ANTHEM Uncategorized

JOHN, JEREMY AND AARON’S ANTHEM

John, Jeremy, Aaron - Anthem When a person walks away from church, they usually leave when they're young. Here's three young guys walking with the church and with youth to disciple them in following Jesus. All three are in their final year at Vanguard College and all will be hanging around North Pointe after grad. Meet Jeremy, Aaron and John. Jeremy Berry Though Jeremy Berry grew up in Drumheller (the town known for dinosaurs) he doesn’t actually know that much about dinosaurs. He is a grad of St. Anthony’s School – located on Dinosaur Trail (really). His least fav movie is Jurassic World. As a Anthem Senior High Pastor he aspires to see God work in his life by building…
Bob Jones
June 27, 2018
23 LIFE GIVING STATEMENTS YOU NEED TO HEAR Uncategorized

23 LIFE GIVING STATEMENTS YOU NEED TO HEAR

Photo by Allef Vinicius on Unsplash The truth is, everyone faces lies. Everyone. The strong. The depressed. Believers. Pastors. "Despite the countless instances I’ve witnessed the power of the Lord - I find myself encountering other head spaces that are filled with lies from the enemy." Allison Daniels Can you relate to Allison? Truth is life giving. 23 Life Giving Statements You Need To Hear 1. Your struggle is not your identity. You are more than your circumstances. 2. Death or despair do not mean your life is over. "God will restore you." 1 Peter 5:10 (Reclaim The Roar) 3. When your prayers feel unanswered or your soul feels abandoned, God is closer than you know. "When you pass through the…
Bob Jones
June 19, 2018
AN OPEN LETTER TO DADS Uncategorized

AN OPEN LETTER TO DADS

She was blond and beautiful, with azure eyes and a tumble of tawny curls. At three years of age, she would climb into her daddy's lap, snuggle up with a wide, satisfied smile, and purr, "This is my safe place!" And so it was. A SAFE PLACE Dads, husbands, YOU are the "safe place." You are our protector and provider. And when you gather us for a time with God, we need a safe place. A safe place, not a lecture. A safe place, not a sermon. A very human dad/husband who simply cares about God and us. We don't need or even want a "spiritual giant." We just want you. And we need a gathering time where it's safe…
Bob Jones
June 15, 2018
KATE SPADE’S DEATH STUNS THE WORLD Uncategorized

KATE SPADE’S DEATH STUNS THE WORLD

Bright. Vibrant. Colorful. And, most essentially, fun. The same words used so often to describe the enormously popular handbags designed by Kate Spade were an apt description of the woman herself. And that only contributed to the sense of shock and loss upon hearing the news that Spade had taken her own life at 55. Shocked. Stunned. Saddened. Women around the world - from Chelsea Clinton and Ivanka Trump, to women in Europe shopping for a Kate Spade product -  were stunned to hear that Kate was gone. Fern Mallis, former director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), noted that the devastating news of Spade's death came just the morning after virtually the entire New York fashion industry…
Bob Jones
June 6, 2018
WRITING IS LIKE A MARATHON OF HOPE Uncategorized

WRITING IS LIKE A MARATHON OF HOPE

Marathons take energy, focus, stamina and work. Grueling work. So does writing. My wife Jocelyn had this crazy idea that WE should run a marathon. In 2007, in our mid-50’s we followed Forrest Gump’s lead, started running and never looked back. Marathons Over the next ten months we ran thousands of kilometers in training. Up hills. Down hills. Snow. Rain. Heat. Thirst and hunger. Yes, hunger is a constant companion of marathoners. Energy bars, water, good shoes, dry socks, perseverance and endurance are a marathoner’s greatest assets. Plus being a little crazy. After 10-mile and Half-marathon races for practice, Jocelyn and I completed all 42.3kms of the International Marathon in Niagara Falls, Ontario - October 2007. We crossed the finish…
Bob Jones
June 4, 2018
9 REASONS ISRAEL SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST Uncategorized

9 REASONS ISRAEL SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

Israel is where east meets west; where the ancient collides with the modern. Jerusalem is the city of Gold, just 3,000 years young and a melting pot of culture. Is a trip to the Holy Land resting gentle on your mind if not on your Bucket list? 9 Reasons Israel Should Be On Your Bucket List 1. Go in 2019. I was six decades into my life before I visited Israel.  Don't wait that long. The very existence of Israel is reason enough to experience it. Its very survival is testament to its uniqueness. 2. Jerusalem is the center of the world. The city hosts the most sacred site of the world’s three major religions – Mount Moriah. It was here Abraham…
Bob Jones
June 1, 2018
COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT LIKE SETH Uncategorized

COMMUNICATE AND CONNECT LIKE SETH

People don’t follow the best leaders. They follow the ones who communicate the best. That's because your brain is trying to conserve calories. So says Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip and 15 other best sellers. What important message or service are you offering that needs to connect with people? If you're not a Seth Godin fan here's why he can help you. Seth is an entrepreneur and speaker who knows what it takes to succeed in business and to be your own boss (and he rocks yellow eye ware). Over a million readers follow his blogs. By focusing on everything from leadership to the spread of ideas and changing everything, Seth has been able to motivate…
Bob Jones
May 27, 2018