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I Will Be A Unifying Christian Uncategorized

I Will Be A Unifying Christian

I will be a unifying Christian. There are times when I must take a stand for God and His Word, But I can do so in such a way that is charitable and non-combative. My tone can be helpful, And my demeanor can be Christ-like. I will be a unifying Christian. I will seek to build up before I tear down, To encourage before criticizing. I will learn that my words can be a source of great harm, Or they can be a source of encouragement and joy. I will be a unifying Christian. That means that my needs and preferences will be last. And I will seek to serve others with joy. In all that I do, I will…
Bob Jones
August 6, 2014
WHY WE SAY “COME AS YOU ARE” Uncategorized

WHY WE SAY “COME AS YOU ARE”

North Pointe is known as the “come as you are” church on 167 Avenue in Edmonton. Why do we say, "Come as you are?" More Than A Welcome We take our cues from Jesus. He said, “Come to me all who are loaded down with burdens and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) That’s an invitation to anyone and everyone – the burned out, the discouraged, the overachiever, the non-religious, and the _________ (you fill in the blank). "Come as you are" is an invitation to freedom because that's what Jesus offers. He doesn't give added burdens. He gives rest. The kind of "rest" Jesus provides is more than the refreshing of a good night's sleep. Its rest for…
Bob Jones
July 30, 2014
4 THINGS I TOLD MY SONS BEFORE THEY GOT MARRIED Uncategorized

4 THINGS I TOLD MY SONS BEFORE THEY GOT MARRIED

On Saturday July 26, 2014 I had the privilege of officiating our firstborn son’s wedding. It was a tranquil setting on his fiance’s family’s farm, near Delmas, Saskatchewan. Four years earlier in May, I had the same pleasure at our youngest son, Jean Marc's wedding in Edmonton, Alberta. At Jean Marc and Angie's wedding it rained and snowed. During Cory and Lynsey's wedding rehearsal it rained. In every marriage there will be days of rain or snow. I told Cory and Jean Marc that they could needlessly avoid creating their own storms. I told them I loved them and was proud of the men they had become and offered them this advice. Four Things I Told My Sons Before They…
Bob Jones
July 27, 2014
7 Connections Between 9/11 and An Ancient Mystery Uncategorized

7 Connections Between 9/11 and An Ancient Mystery

History, coincidences and mystery - you've got to be interested in one of them. A friend suggested I read the book, “The Harbinger” because it combines all three. The book is an intriguing page-turner. Though it sounds like the script for a Hollywood thriller it’s based on historical occurrences. Reading this book is like eating chicken - consume the meat and cast aside the bones. The following observations may help you decide to pick up a copy and read it in more detail. Seven Observations From Jewish and American History 1. When the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre came down on September 11th, 2001, every building in proximity to the Towers was destroyed or badly damaged, except for…
Bob Jones
July 23, 2014
Sex, Education and Silence Uncategorized

Sex, Education and Silence

In the spring of 2014, the Edmonton Public School Board decided to no longer use the services of The Edmonton Pregnancy Care Centre (PCC) as guest presenters. Not much has changed since then. The PCC had been teaching its, “Wait! Let’s Talk Sex” in the Edmonton Public School system for nine years. They were invited in because of their expertise in presenting, with conviction, the abstinence option mandated by the Alberta government. Mandated, not optional. Clearly our elected representatives believe abstinence is a healthy choice to be understood when it comes to teen sexual relationships. Credible Presenters During the 2013 school year, The PCC taught over 15,000 students. There are multiple commendations on record for The PCC's presentation from both…
Bob Jones
July 17, 2014
How The World Sees You Uncategorized

How The World Sees You

The greatest gift you can give someone is to show them their highest value. This week a friend sent me a link to the Fascination Advantage® assessment. This is a new assessment about how the world sees you at your best. Sally Hogshead, the genius branding expert behind the assessment, gave me a code for 100 free surveys. It turns out that I'm "The Anchor." I learned some new things about myself.  I want to make sure you get the chance to learn the same about yourself. It will take you less than five minutes! Go to: http://www.howtheworldseesyou.com/you 1. Enter the code BL-bobjones49ers and create a user account with your name, password, and email address. 2. Complete the assessment. (It takes…
Bob Jones
July 16, 2014
I MADE CAKE Uncategorized

I MADE CAKE

I made cake. It's just a store-bought box of cake-mix that I whipped up with some eggs and oil. I don't normally make store-bought cake, and in fact, the last cake I made was for my husband Tim's birthday about 3 years ago. With all the discussion about healthy food and trimming the extras, I don't bake too often. This is sad really, because I enjoy baking. I enjoy that sweet reward at the end of a meal. I used the word 'reward', did you catch that? Some would say sugar is not a reward. No. In fact, some may be poised at the keyboard looking to Google information here to "help me" avoid the hazards of sugar. Don't. Guest…
Bob Jones
July 9, 2014
THROUGH THE FOG Uncategorized

THROUGH THE FOG

Guest post from Rev. Charity Mongrain, Children's Pastor at North Pointe Community Church. Charity is committed to supporting families by nurturing the faith of children and drawing them towards Christ. Charity has been actively involved in Children's Ministry most of her life. Charity has held pastoral roles in Ontario, North Carolina, Manitoba and Alberta. She is a part of the Writer's Group at North Pointe. There is moisture in the air. Not rain, not snow - just moisture. The air is thick with it – fog; as far as the eye can see. It hides the shore, the sea, all. The silence of this place, this quiet moment is interrupted by another blast of the foghorn, a warning to all…
Bob Jones
July 6, 2014
3 PROVEN WAYS TO CONTROL THE WEEDS IN YOUR LIFE Uncategorized

3 PROVEN WAYS TO CONTROL THE WEEDS IN YOUR LIFE

This is a guest post from Dr. Ron Powell. Ron is passionate about training men and women to reach and disciple teens through relational ministry. He has been on this mission for the past 29 years. Presently he is the Youth Ministry Institute Director at Vanguard College in Edmonton. Ron is avid blogger at YouthMinistryUnleashed  Ron and his family have been a part of North Pointe for the over 10 years. I walked out onto my lawn, heavily armed with toxic chemicals and implements of destruction.  My goal? – wipe out the weeds! Try as I might, I was unsuccessful. The more I dug, hacked, and gouged, the bigger and fiercer the lions (the dande kind) that returned. This year…
Bob Jones
July 2, 2014
12 HOT SUMMER READS Uncategorized

12 HOT SUMMER READS

A good book makes a great companion whether you're catching some rays on the deck or enjoying some well-deserved down time at the beach. Here are 12 picks from people at North Pointe for your summer reading list. 1. "Miracles Are For Real: What Happens When Heaven Touches Earth" - Connie Dean's pick - Are you interested in knowing more about miracles? You'll find honest, trustworthy, inspiring information that will boost your faith. The book, brilliantly written by Jim Garlow, intersperses real, true-life accounts of miracles with commentary on the reality of miracles, how to define them, why miracles take place. 2. "No Greatness Without Goodness" - Bob's pick - I'm reading this page-turner now. Its an inspiring story of…
Bob Jones
June 25, 2014