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Its Not a Goat…Its a Future. Uncategorized

Its Not a Goat…Its a Future.

“I wrote this in response to a World Vision gift my sister gave on my behalf—a goat. The story is my imagined result of that gift.  And, my intent is to help people imagine what the gift might do.” Are you able to feel the cool floor through your sleeping mat, drifting there on the red dirt? Soon the mat will be rolled up and the day will start with a pot of water to boil on a small fire, and you walking to get more water. It will take an hour. Read more here... BACKGROUND ON NKAYI, ZIMBABWE North Pointe is partnering with World Vision in Nkayi, Zimbabwe to help give children a future. Just over 190 children are…
Bob Jones
November 18, 2014
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISLAMIC STATE Uncategorized

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISLAMIC STATE

One year ago, most Canadians had never heard of "ISIL." Now, "ISIL" or "IS" is a term that most Canadians wish they could forget. 5 Things You Need to Know About The Islamic State 1. WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES AN "L" MAKE? The Islamic State is referred to in the media as "IS" “ISI” “ISIS” and “ISIL.” What difference does one letter make? An L of a lot. ISI ( The Islamic State of Iraq) ISIS (The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria). ISIL (The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant). In political terms, the Levant is an area roughly bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, the interior deserts of modern Syria, Iraq, and…
Bob Jones
November 12, 2014
LIVING WITHOUT JIM Uncategorized

LIVING WITHOUT JIM

“My best friend was in heaven. And I was still on earth.” Sue Keddy chose those bittersweet words to begin the story of her husband, Jim’s, sudden death and her life without him. What unfolds is an inspiring, raw account of grief, faith and courage. She has my gratitude for sharing her journey. Sue's story is personal for me. MARRIAGE, MINISTRY AND MISSIONS I attended Bible College with Jim Keddy for three years. His quit wit, winsome smile, artistic talent, gentle spirit and positive attitude won him the admiration and respect of classmates and profs, alike. Jim was our Student Council President. He married Sue Ozard, a pastor’s daughter, three months after I married Jocelyn. We graduated together a year…
Bob Jones
November 8, 2014
Top 3 Posts of October 2014 Uncategorized

Top 3 Posts of October 2014

THANK YOU readers, for being a fan and for passing on the word about Pointes of View. Pointes of View has grown from 1,614 monthly views in October 2013 to over 10,000 monthly views in October 2014. That's because of YOU. Here are the Top 3 Posts from October 2014. Please tweet this link or share it on your FB page with friends who would benefit from the content you have enjoyed. The Top 3 Posts From October 2014. #1 -  "You Can't Out Give God: Matt and Hannah's Story" Matt and Hannah Kaup are newly married with a baby daughter. Like most young Canadian couples their cash flow is limited. However, they have found a way to sponsor not…
Bob Jones
November 5, 2014
THE FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE: COACH PAGANO’S STORY Uncategorized

THE FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE: COACH PAGANO’S STORY

Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia Sept. 26, 2012, just days after his third game as a first-year head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. He was immediately admitted to hospital for treatment. The Colts, 1-2 at the time and coming off a 2-14 season, returned to Lucas Oil Stadium to play the powerhouse Packers from Green Bay in their next game. Coach On The Sidelines Pagano watched the game from an Indianapolis hospital room. I watched the game as well and saw wide receiver, Reggie Wayne, carry the team and his coach, on his back. Wayne violated the NFL's strict uniform policy by wearing orange gloves and an orange mouthpiece (the color signifying leukemia awareness). He led the Colts in…
Bob Jones
November 1, 2014
The Top 10 Verses of the Bible Uncategorized

The Top 10 Verses of the Bible

25,000,000 Bible searches can't be wrong. BibleGateway.com is my favourite site for sourcing Bible verses from multiple translations. I've wondered - "Which Bible verses are the most popular?" The people at BibleGateway.com beat me to the punch. They thought it would be interesting to find out which verses were searched the most. So they crunched some numbers from a (relatively) small sample of 25 million Bible passage searches from March and April 2014. Their list considered instances in which BibleGateway.com users looked at three or fewer verses at one time. If you’re curious to know what the least popular Bible passage is, it’s 1 Chronicles 23-27, which details the organization of the priests and officials under King David. The top…
Bob Jones
October 29, 2014
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING Uncategorized

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING

There are extreme moments that rivet themselves, forever, into our memory. JFK’s Assassination The Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster 9/11 and The Twin Towers Anyone can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard “the news.” October 22, 2014 – was another one of those days. WHERE WERE YOU? Where were you when you heard the news? I was preparing a message series for Sundays in November entitled, “Operation Impact.” The day before, CF-18’s had taken off from Cold Lake, Alberta, enroute to Kuwait. The fighters were Canada’s “boots in the air” to take on Islamic terrorism in Iraq and Syria. The evening before, Canadian Defense Minister, Rob Nicholson warned, “Canada faces a clear and present…
Bob Jones
October 22, 2014
THE MOST INSPIRING WORDS Uncategorized

THE MOST INSPIRING WORDS

I asked over 1200 people to write down their favorite Bible verse on a card. Most wrote from memory. Some wrote from the New Testament they had just received, courtesy of the Gideons of Canada. After sifting through hundreds of cards, I quickly concluded 3 things: 1. A wide variety of Old and New Testament verses mean something very special to people. I went through 38 cards before I found my first duplicate verse. There were literally 100's of different favorites. 2. The most popular verses in this given sample were: Jeremiah 29:11 Romans 8:28,29 John 3:16 Proverbs 3:5,6 Psalm 23:1 3. The Bible is a rich source of inspiration and direction for people at North Pointe. Many who wrote…
Bob Jones
October 15, 2014
Rachel’s Story: Thankful For New Beginnings Uncategorized

Rachel’s Story: Thankful For New Beginnings

Rachel Fallah's son, Prince, is married. What an incredibly joyous, vibrant and colorful wedding! (Rachel is in yellow below) Rachel's journey is remarkable given she arrived in a foreign country with nothing and today she has everything. At her son's wedding she was surrounded by friends and family from around the world, however it is her peace-filled spirit - free from bitterness - that she treasures most. Here's her story. REFUGEE FROM WAR In 2002 I came to Edmonton as a refugee from Sierra Leone with my son, Prince. All we had in the world was each other. The war in our home country had taken everything from us – our family, our home, our possessions. Our nation was devastated…
Bob Jones
October 12, 2014
A Crisis of Biblical Proportions Uncategorized

A Crisis of Biblical Proportions

Canada is in a crisis, one which most Canadians are unaware. Its not a crisis of cash based on the latest stock market crash. It is a famine. A famine that is more dangerous than a lack of food. It is unfolding in unexpected places – the homes and hearts of Christians. Canadians in general and surprisingly, Christians in particular, have turned their back on the Bible. TURNING OUR BACKS OR GETTING BACK TO THE BIBLE Only 14% of Canadian Christians actually read the Bible at least once per week.  Over 75% of Canadian Christians seldom or NEVER read the Bible. The Canadian Bible Engagement Study of 2013 revealed that: Confidence in the Bible is at an all-time low. Many…
Bob Jones
October 11, 2014